Novartis AG vs State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF — how do they compare? Novartis AG trades at $153.88 (market cap $290.25B), while State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF trades at $154.46. The key difference: Novartis AG pays a 3.17% dividend while State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF pays none, and State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Novartis AG nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NVS | XBI | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $290.25B | — |
Sector | Health | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $168.62 | $164.28 |
52-Week Low | $113.50 | $85.16 |
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 →XBI is an equal-weighted ETF that tracks the U.S. biotechnology segment. It provides diversified exposure to small, mid, and large-cap biotech firms involved in drug discovery and medical research, such as Moderna and Exact Sciences.
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