Rockwell Automation vs iShares Semiconductor ETF — how do they compare? Rockwell Automation trades at $466.2 (market cap $51.04B), while iShares Semiconductor ETF trades at $553.25. The key difference: Rockwell Automation pays a 1.2% dividend while iShares Semiconductor ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ROK | SOXX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $51.04B | — |
Sector | Industrials | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $495.08 | $655.01 |
52-Week Low | $328.67 | $236.93 |
Enterprise Value | $54.67B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.2% | — |
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Rockwell Automation is a pure-play automation competitor that is the successor entity to Rockwell International, which spun off its former Rockwell Collins avionics segment in 2001. As of fiscal 2021, the firm operates through three segments--intelligent devices, software and control, and lifecycle services. Intelligent devices contains its drives, sensors, and industrial components, software and control contains its information and network and security software, while lifecycle services contains its consulting and maintenance services as well as its Sensia JV with Schlumberger.
Read more on ROK →SOXX provides investors with exposure to U.S. companies that design, manufacture, and distribute semiconductors. It tracks the ICE Semiconductor Index, offering a targeted investment in the technology sector's foundational components, including firms that produce chips, related equipment, and services. SOXX is a key vehicle for investors seeking to capitalize on trends in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other technologies that rely heavily on advanced semiconductor technology.
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