Royal Bank of Canada vs Global X Defense Tech ETF — how do they compare? Royal Bank of Canada trades at $210.37 (market cap $289.51B), while Global X Defense Tech ETF trades at $60.14. The key difference: Royal Bank of Canada pays a 2.42% dividend while Global X Defense Tech ETF pays none, and Royal Bank of Canada is trading nearer its 52-week high, Global X Defense Tech ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| RY | SHLD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $289.51B | — |
Sector | Financials | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $217.87 | $78.02 |
52-Week Low | $128.46 | $58.20 |
Dividend Yield | 2.42% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Royal Bank of Canada is one of the two largest banks in Canada. It is a diversified financial services company, offering personal and commercial banking, wealth-management services, insurance, corporate banking, and capital markets services. The bank is concentrated in Canada, with additional operations in the U.S. and other countries.
Read more on RY →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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