SMX Security Matters plc vs Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF — how do they compare? SMX Security Matters plc trades at $15.77 (market cap $17.04M), while Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF trades at $88.94. The key difference: Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, SMX Security Matters plc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SMX | VUG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $17.04M | — |
Sector | Technology | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $103.71K | $90.29 |
52-Week Low | $12.87 | $70.00 |
Enterprise Value | -$14.29M | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
SMX Security Matters plc is a digital authentication and tracking technology company that uses a chemical-based, invisible marker system to trace and verify products across global supply chains. Their technology creates a 'digital twin' of physical products, used for quality control, counterfeiting prevention, and ensuring sustainability compliance from raw materials to final sale. The company's solutions are applied across various industries, including precious materials, luxury goods, and fast-moving consumer goods.
Read more on SMX →VUG is an index-based ETF that tracks the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index, providing concentrated exposure to the largest and fastest-growing companies in the United States. It focuses on stocks with high growth potential across tech, communication, and consumer sectors, serving as a low-cost, high-conviction core holding for long-term capital appreciation.
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