Global X Defense Tech ETF vs Xcel Energy Inc — how do they compare? Global X Defense Tech ETF trades at $60.14, while Xcel Energy Inc trades at $79 (market cap $49.11B). The key difference: Xcel Energy Inc pays a 3.01% dividend while Global X Defense Tech ETF pays none, and Xcel Energy Inc 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 | XEL | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Sector/Thematic | Utilities |
52-Week High | $78.02 | $83.91 |
52-Week Low | $58.20 | $71.14 |
Market Cap | — | $49.11B |
Enterprise Value | — | $86.55B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.01% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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 →Xcel Energy manages utilities serving 3.7 million electric customers and 2.1 million natural gas customers in eight states. Its utilities are Northern States Power, which serves customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan
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