Vale SA vs Vanguard Sht-Term Inflation-Protected Sec Idx ETF — how do they compare? Vale SA trades at $14.13 (market cap $59.07B), while Vanguard Sht-Term Inflation-Protected Sec Idx ETF trades at $49.65. The key difference: Vale SA pays a 8.93% dividend while Vanguard Sht-Term Inflation-Protected Sec Idx ETF pays none, and Vale SA is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vanguard Sht-Term Inflation-Protected Sec Idx ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| VALE | VTIP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $59.07B | — |
Sector | Basic Materials | — |
52-Week High | $17.82 | $50.75 |
52-Week Low | $9.53 | $49.39 |
Enterprise Value | $75.99B | — |
Dividend Yield | 8.93% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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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