NRG Energy Inc vs iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF — how do they compare? NRG Energy Inc trades at $132.3 (market cap $27.55B), while iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF trades at $81.9. The key difference: NRG Energy Inc pays a 1.46% dividend while iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF pays none, and NRG Energy Inc is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NRG | SHY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $27.55B | — |
Sector | Utilities | Fixed Income |
52-Week High | $184.03 | $83.18 |
52-Week Low | $120.65 | $81.79 |
Enterprise Value | $51.38B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.46% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
NRG Energy is one of the largest retail energy providers in the U.S., with 7 million customers, including its 2021 acquisition of Direct Energy. It also is one of the largest U.S. independent power producers, with 16 gigawatts of nuclear, coal, gas, and oil power generation capacity primarily in Texas. Since 2018, NRG has divested its 47% stake in NRG Yield, among other renewable energy and conventional generation investments. NRG exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in December 2003.
Read more on NRG →SHY provides exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds with remaining maturities between one and three years. It is a low-risk, highly liquid ETF designed for capital preservation and short-term income, featuring 2026 top holdings across various Treasury Notes.
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