Northrop Grumman Corporation vs First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund — how do they compare? Northrop Grumman Corporation trades at $512.35 (market cap $74.42B), while First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund trades at $310.02. The key difference: Northrop Grumman Corporation pays a 1.79% dividend while First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund pays none, and First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund is trading nearer its 52-week high, Northrop Grumman Corporation nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NOC | QTEC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $74.42B | — |
Sector | Industrials | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $768.02 | $335.74 |
52-Week Low | $496.02 | $207.03 |
Enterprise Value | $88.65B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.79% | — |
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Northrop Grumman is a defense contractor that is diversified across short-cycle and long-cycle businesses. The firm's segments include aeronautics, mission systems, defense services, and space systems. The company's aerospace segment creates the fuselage for the massive F-35 program and produces various piloted and autonomous flight systems. Mission systems creates a variety of sensors and processors for defense hardware. The defense systems segment is a long-range missile manufacturer. Finally, the company's space systems segment produces various space structures, sensors, and satellites.
Read more on NOC →QTEC is an ETF that seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index. The fund provides targeted exposure to companies within the NASDAQ-100 that are classified as technology or telecommunications companies, focusing on firms involved in software, hardware, and related services. QTEC is a tool for investors seeking focused exposure to high-growth, large-cap technology companies listed on the NASDAQ exchange.
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