Nomura Holdings Inc vs Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF — how do they compare? Nomura Holdings Inc trades at $9.4 (market cap $27.46B), while Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF trades at $32.8. The key difference: Nomura Holdings Inc pays a 3.45% dividend while Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF pays none, and Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Nomura Holdings Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NMR | SCHD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $27.46B | — |
Sector | Financials | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $10.04 | $33.04 |
52-Week Low | $6.39 | $26.38 |
Dividend Yield | 3.45% | — |
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Nomura is Japan's largest broker, about twice the size of rival Daiwa Securities and roughly three times the size of the securities units of the three megabanks. It is also the largest asset-management company in Japan, with a similar size differential compared with its rivals. Despite its topnotch brand name in retail broking and asset management in Japan, Nomura has struggled to compete effectively in the institutional securities business against larger global rivals. In 2008, Nomura bought European and Asian assets of the failed Lehman Brothers, which led to a sharply higher cost base but did not provide commensurate revenue. Nomura has reduced the scale of these businesses but maintains its ambition to compete globally with the top players.
Read more on NMR →SCHD is an ETF that tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index. It selects high-quality companies with a consistent track record of paying dividends, focusing on financial strength metrics like cash flow to total debt and return on equity, and excluding REITs. The fund aims to provide both income and capital appreciation, making it a popular choice for long-term, dividend-focused investors.
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