Annaly Capital Management, Inc. vs Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF — how do they compare? Annaly Capital Management, Inc. trades at $22.87 (market cap $16.63B), while Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF trades at $86.16. The key difference: Annaly Capital Management, Inc. pays a 13.22% dividend while Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF pays none, and Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Annaly Capital Management, Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NLY | VUG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $16.63B | — |
Sector | Financials | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $24.40 | $90.29 |
52-Week Low | $19.96 | $70.00 |
Dividend Yield | 13.22% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Latest headlines on both assets
Annaly Capital Management Inc is an American mortgage real estate investment trust. The company segments its operations into Residential and Commercial real estate investments. While Annaly's Residential assets are primarily comprised of agency mortgage-backed securities and debentures, it is primarily invested in commercial mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities in its Commercial unit through its subsidiary, Annaly Commercial Real Estate Group. Agency mortgage-backed securities and debentures make up the majority of the company's overall portfolio. Most of the company's counterparties are located in the U.S. Annaly generates nearly all of its revenue from the spread between interest earned on its assets and interest payments made on its borrowings.
Read more on NLY →VUG is an index-based ETF that tracks the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index, providing concentrated exposure to the largest and fastest-growing companies in the United States. It focuses on stocks with high growth potential across tech, communication, and consumer sectors, serving as a low-cost, high-conviction core holding for long-term capital appreciation.
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