STMicroelectronics NV vs Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF — how do they compare? STMicroelectronics NV trades at $65.56 (market cap $55.80B), while Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF trades at $81.54. The key difference: STMicroelectronics NV pays a 0.58% dividend while Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF pays none, and STMicroelectronics NV is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| STM | VCIT | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $55.80B | — |
Sector | Financials | Fixed Income |
52-Week High | $79.91 | $84.82 |
52-Week Low | $21.20 | $81.45 |
Enterprise Value | $54.01B | — |
Dividend Yield | 0.58% | — |
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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.
Read more on STM →VCIT tracks the Bloomberg U.S. 5-10 Year Corporate Bond Index, providing exposure to investment-grade debt from industrial, utility, and financial companies. It acts as a middle-ground bond fund, offering higher yields than short-term bonds with less price volatility than long-term corporate debt.
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