ResMed Inc. vs Global X Defense Tech ETF — how do they compare? ResMed Inc. trades at $197.45 (market cap $28.81B), while Global X Defense Tech ETF trades at $60.14. The key difference: ResMed Inc. pays a 1.21% dividend while Global X Defense Tech ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| RMD | SHLD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $28.81B | — |
Sector | Health | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $293.73 | $78.02 |
52-Week Low | $182.82 | $58.20 |
Enterprise Value | $27.99B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.21% | — |
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ResMed is one of the largest respiratory care device companies globally, primarily developing and supplying flow generators, masks and accessories for the treatment of sleep apnea. Increasing diagnosis of sleep apnea combined with ageing populations and increasing prevalence of obesity is resulting in a structurally growing market. The company earns roughly two thirds of its revenue in the Americas and the balance across other regions dominated by Europe, Japan and Australia. Recent developments and acquisitions have focused on digital health as ResMed is aiming to differentiate itself through the provision of clinical data for use by the patient, medical care advisor and payer in the out-of-hospital setting.
Read more on RMD →SHLD tracks the Global X Defense Tech Index, targeting companies that lead the technological transformation of the defense sector. It focuses on pure-play innovators in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced military systems, excluding traditional commercial aerospace to maintain a high level of thematic purity.
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