Novartis AG vs Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF — how do they compare? Novartis AG trades at $153.88 (market cap $290.25B), while Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF trades at $86.16. The key difference: Novartis AG pays a 3.17% dividend while Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NVS | VUG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $290.25B | — |
Sector | Health | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $168.62 | $90.29 |
52-Week Low | $113.50 | $70.00 |
Enterprise Value | $330.27B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.17% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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 →VUG is an index-based ETF that tracks the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index, providing concentrated exposure to the largest and fastest-growing companies in the United States. It focuses on stocks with high growth potential across tech, communication, and consumer sectors, serving as a low-cost, high-conviction core holding for long-term capital appreciation.
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