Altria Group Inc vs State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF — how do they compare? Altria Group Inc trades at $65.04 (market cap $108.58B), while State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF trades at $187.84. The key difference: Altria Group Inc pays a 6.52% dividend while State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF pays none, and State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Altria Group Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MO | XLK | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $108.58B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $74.92 | $198.21 |
52-Week Low | $54.72 | $127.49 |
Enterprise Value | $130.79B | — |
Dividend Yield | 6.52% | — |
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Latest headlines on both assets
Altria comprises Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, John Middleton, Helix Innovations, and Philip Morris Capital, although the company plans to wind down Philip Morris Capital by the end of 2022. It holds a 10% interest in the world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev. Through its tobacco subsidiaries, Altria holds the leading position in cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in the United States and the number-two spot in machine-made cigars. The company's Marlboro brand is the leading cigarette brand in the U.S. with a 43% share in 2020. Altria holds strategic investments in JUUL Labs (35% economic interest) and Cronos (42%).
Read more on MO →XLK tracks the Technology Select Sector Index, providing targeted exposure to the largest and most influential technology companies within the S&P 500. It is a highly concentrated, liquid vehicle focused on software, semiconductors, and hardware leaders, serving as the primary benchmark for U.S. large-cap technology performance.
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