iShares Semiconductor ETF vs Vale SA — how do they compare? iShares Semiconductor ETF trades at $545.5, while Vale SA trades at $14.46 (market cap $61.97B). The key difference: Vale SA pays a 8.35% dividend while iShares Semiconductor ETF pays none, and iShares Semiconductor ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vale SA nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SOXX | VALE | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Sector/Thematic | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $655.01 | $17.82 |
52-Week Low | $241.68 | $9.71 |
Market Cap | — | $61.97B |
Enterprise Value | — | $78.22B |
Dividend Yield | — | 8.35% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
SOXX provides investors with exposure to U.S. companies that design, manufacture, and distribute semiconductors. It tracks the ICE Semiconductor Index, offering a targeted investment in the technology sector's foundational components, including firms that produce chips, related equipment, and services. SOXX is a key vehicle for investors seeking to capitalize on trends in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other technologies that rely heavily on advanced semiconductor technology.
Read more on SOXX →Vale is the world's largest iron ore miner and one of the largest diversified miners, along with BHP and Rio Tinto. Earnings are dominated by the bulk materials division, primarily iron ore and iron ore pellets, with minor contributions from iron ore proxies, including manganese and coal. The base metals division is much smaller, primarily consisting of nickel mines and smelters with a small contribution from copper.
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