Global X Defense Tech ETF vs STMicroelectronics NV — how do they compare? Global X Defense Tech ETF trades at $60.14, while STMicroelectronics NV trades at $65.56 (market cap $55.80B). The key difference: STMicroelectronics NV pays a 0.58% dividend while Global X Defense Tech ETF pays none, and STMicroelectronics NV is trading nearer its 52-week high, Global X Defense Tech ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SHLD | STM | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Sector/Thematic | Financials |
52-Week High | $78.02 | $79.91 |
52-Week Low | $58.20 | $21.20 |
Market Cap | — | $55.80B |
Enterprise Value | — | $54.01B |
Dividend Yield | — | 0.58% |
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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.
Read more on SHLD →A merger between Italian firm SGS Microelettronica and the nonmilitary business of Thomson Semiconductors in France formed STMicroelectronics in 1987. STMicro is a leader in a variety of semiconductor products, including analog chips, discrete power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and sensors. STMicro is an especially prominent chip supplier into the industrial and automotive industries.
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