Nutrien Ltd vs First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund — how do they compare? Nutrien Ltd trades at $67.3 (market cap $32.05B), while First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund trades at $315.63. The key difference: Nutrien Ltd pays a 3.27% 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, Nutrien Ltd nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NTR | QTEC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $32.05B | — |
Sector | Basic Materials | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $83.94 | $335.74 |
52-Week Low | $53.64 | $207.03 |
Enterprise Value | $43.86B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.27% | — |
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Created in 2018 as a result of the merger between PotashCorp and Agrium, Nutrien is the world's largest fertilizer producer by capacity. Nutrien produces the three main crop nutrients--nitrogen, potash, and phosphate--although its main focus is potash, where it is the global leader in installed capacity with roughly 20% share. The company is also the largest agricultural retailer in the United States, selling fertilizers, crop chemicals, seeds, and services directly to farm customers through its brick-and-mortar stores and online platforms.
Read more on NTR →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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