iShares Semiconductor ETF vs Wheaton Precious Metals Corp — how do they compare? iShares Semiconductor ETF trades at $552.3, while Wheaton Precious Metals Corp trades at $103.33 (market cap $46.54B). The key difference: Wheaton Precious Metals Corp pays a 0.75% dividend while iShares Semiconductor ETF pays none, and iShares Semiconductor ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Wheaton Precious Metals Corp nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SOXX | WPM | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Sector/Thematic | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $655.01 | $165.72 |
52-Week Low | $236.93 | $91.00 |
Market Cap | — | $46.54B |
Enterprise Value | — | $44.39B |
Dividend Yield | — | 0.75% |
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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 →Wheaton Precious Metals Corp is a precious metal streaming company. The company has entered into over 20 long-term purchase agreements with 17 different mining companies, for the purchase of precious metals and cobalt. It has streaming agreements covering approximately 19 operating mines and 9 development stage projects. The company's projects include Vale's Salobo mine and silver streams on Glencore's Antamina mine and Goldcorp's Penasquito mine.
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