Banco Santander SA vs BlackRock TCP Capital Corp — how do they compare? Banco Santander SA trades at $13.74 (market cap $191.46B), while BlackRock TCP Capital Corp trades at $3.24 (market cap $270.17M). The key difference: Banco Santander SA is far larger — about 708.7× BlackRock TCP Capital Corp's market cap, and BlackRock TCP Capital Corp pays the higher dividend (26.09%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SAN | TCPC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $191.46B | $270.17M |
Sector | Financials | Financials |
52-Week High | $14.37 | $7.64 |
52-Week Low | $8.40 | $3.14 |
Dividend Yield | 2.09% | 26.09% |
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Santander's focus is on retail and commercial banking. Latin America is geographically the largest operation, with Brazil by far the largest. Its continental European business is still mainly Iberian. Santander's U.K. presence is the result of the acquisition of building society Abbey. In the U.S., Santander operates a vehicle finance business and a regional bank focused on the Northeastern states.
Read more on SAN →BlackRock TCP Capital Corp is a finance company specializing in middle-market lending. It aims for high returns through income and capital appreciation while prioritizing principal protection. The company invests in debt securities and earns revenue from interest payments, fees, and some equity appreciation.
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