United States Natural Gas Fund vs Waste Management, Inc. — how do they compare? United States Natural Gas Fund trades at $10.31, while Waste Management, Inc. trades at $226 (market cap $90.68B). The key difference: Waste Management, Inc. pays a 1.56% dividend while United States Natural Gas Fund pays none, and Waste Management, Inc. is trading nearer its 52-week high, United States Natural Gas Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| UNG | WM | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Energy | Industrials |
52-Week High | $16.90 | $246.51 |
52-Week Low | $9.63 | $196.77 |
Market Cap | — | $90.68B |
Enterprise Value | — | $113.47B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.56% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
UNG is a commodity ETF that tracks the daily price movements of natural gas futures. It primarily invests in front-month contracts at the Henry Hub, making it a highly volatile tool for short-term trading rather than long-term holding due to contango and roll costs.
Read more on UNG →Waste Management ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating approximately 260 active landfills and about 340 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
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