Norfolk Southern Corporation vs Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund — how do they compare? Norfolk Southern Corporation trades at $333.48 (market cap $75.23B), while Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund trades at $50.01. The key difference: Norfolk Southern Corporation pays a 1.61% dividend while Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund pays none, and Norfolk Southern Corporation is trading nearer its 52-week high, Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NSC | XLB | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $75.23B | — |
Sector | Technology | — |
52-Week High | $340.16 | $53.62 |
52-Week Low | $272.35 | $42.23 |
Enterprise Value | $90.99B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.61% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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Norfolk Southern Corporation is a major North American railroad company operating one of the largest freight rail networks in the eastern United States. The company transports a diverse range of commodities, including coal, intermodal containers, and various industrial products. NSC is a critical link in the nation's supply chain, providing efficient, long-haul transportation services to and from ports and industrial centers.
Read more on NSC →In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes securities of companies from the following industries: chemicals; metals and mining; paper and forest products; containers and packaging; and construction materials. The fund is non-diversified.
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