Novartis AG vs Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF — how do they compare? Novartis AG trades at $153.88 (market cap $290.25B), while Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF trades at $84.5. The key difference: Novartis AG pays a 3.17% dividend while Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF pays none, and Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Novartis AG nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NVS | VXUS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $290.25B | — |
Sector | Health | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $168.62 | $87.06 |
52-Week Low | $113.50 | $68.24 |
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 →VXUS is a comprehensive, low-cost ETF that tracks the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index, providing exposure to over 8,500 stocks in both developed and emerging markets outside the United States. It serves as a foundational building block for international diversification, allowing investors to own a market-cap-weighted slice of the entire non-U.S. investable equity universe in a single vehicle.
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