Novartis AG vs iShares Semiconductor ETF — how do they compare? Novartis AG trades at $153.88 (market cap $290.25B), while iShares Semiconductor ETF trades at $553.64. The key difference: Novartis AG pays a 3.17% dividend while iShares Semiconductor ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NVS | SOXX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $290.25B | — |
Sector | Health | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $168.62 | $655.01 |
52-Week Low | $113.50 | $236.93 |
Enterprise Value | $330.27B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.17% | — |
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Latest headlines on both assets
Novartis develops and manufactures healthcare products through two segments: Innovative Medicines and Sandoz. It generates the vast majority of its revenue from Innovative Medicines segment consisting global business franchises in oncology, ophthalmology, neuroscience, immunology, respiratory, cardio-metabolic, and established medicines. The company sells its products globally, with the United States representing close to one third of total revenue.
Read more on NVS →SOXX provides investors with exposure to U.S. companies that design, manufacture, and distribute semiconductors. It tracks the ICE Semiconductor Index, offering a targeted investment in the technology sector's foundational components, including firms that produce chips, related equipment, and services. SOXX is a key vehicle for investors seeking to capitalize on trends in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other technologies that rely heavily on advanced semiconductor technology.
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