Rockwell Automation vs Vanguard S&P 500 ETF — how do they compare? Rockwell Automation trades at $466.2 (market cap $51.04B), while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF trades at $687.75. The key difference: Rockwell Automation pays a 1.2% dividend while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ROK | VOO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $51.04B | — |
Sector | Industrials | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $495.08 | $698.29 |
52-Week Low | $328.67 | $571.45 |
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 →VOO is a foundational ETF that tracks the S&P 500 Index, providing exposure to 500 of the largest and most established companies in the United States. Renowned for its ultra-low expense ratio and tax efficiency, it serves as a core building block for long-term investors seeking to capture the total return of the U.S. large-cap market in a single, highly liquid vehicle.
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