Marathon Petroleum Corp vs Global X Defense Tech ETF — how do they compare? Marathon Petroleum Corp trades at $335.49 (market cap $94.48B), while Global X Defense Tech ETF trades at $69.7. The key difference: Marathon Petroleum Corp pays a 1.19% dividend while Global X Defense Tech ETF pays none, and Marathon Petroleum Corp is trading nearer its 52-week high, Global X Defense Tech ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MPC | SHLD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $94.48B | — |
Sector | Energy | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $336.42 | $78.02 |
52-Week Low | $159.11 | $58.20 |
Enterprise Value | $121.00B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.19% | — |
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Marathon Petroleum is an independent refiner with 13 refineries in the midcontinent, West Coast, and Gulf Coast of the United States with total throughput capacity of 2.9 million barrels per day. Its Dickinson, ND, facility produces 184 million gallons a year of renewable diesel. Its Martinez, CA, facility will have the ability to produce 730 million gallons a year of renewable diesel once converted. The firm also owns and operates midstream assets primarily through its listed MLP, MPLX.
Read more on MPC →SHLD tracks the Global X Defense Tech Index, targeting companies that lead the technological transformation of the defense sector. It focuses on pure-play innovators in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced military systems, excluding traditional commercial aerospace to maintain a high level of thematic purity.
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