Novartis AG vs Vanguard S&P 500 ETF — how do they compare? Novartis AG trades at $153.88 (market cap $290.25B), while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF trades at $687.73. The key difference: Novartis AG pays a 3.17% dividend while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF pays none, and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Novartis AG nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NVS | VOO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $290.25B | — |
Sector | Health | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $168.62 | $698.29 |
52-Week Low | $113.50 | $571.45 |
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.
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