Marathon Petroleum Corp vs Vanguard S&P 500 ETF — how do they compare? Marathon Petroleum Corp trades at $318.36 (market cap $92.05B), while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF trades at $687.75. The key difference: Marathon Petroleum Corp pays a 1.24% dividend while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF pays none, and Marathon Petroleum Corp is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MPC | VOO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $92.05B | — |
Sector | Energy | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $315.31 | $698.29 |
52-Week Low | $158.59 | $571.45 |
Enterprise Value | $124.23B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.24% | — |
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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 →VOO is a foundational ETF that tracks the S&P 500 Index, providing exposure to 500 of the largest and most established companies in the United States. Renowned for its ultra-low expense ratio and tax efficiency, it serves as a core building block for long-term investors seeking to capture the total return of the U.S. large-cap market in a single, highly liquid vehicle.
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