Royal Bank of Canada vs Vanguard S&P 500 ETF — how do they compare? Royal Bank of Canada trades at $210.37 (market cap $289.51B), while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF trades at $687.32. The key difference: Royal Bank of Canada pays a 2.42% dividend while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| RY | VOO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $289.51B | — |
Sector | Financials | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $217.87 | $698.29 |
52-Week Low | $128.46 | $571.45 |
Dividend Yield | 2.42% | — |
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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 →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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