Vanguard S&P 500 Growth Index Fund ETF vs Viatris Inc — how do they compare? Vanguard S&P 500 Growth Index Fund ETF trades at $81.95, while Viatris Inc trades at $17.58 (market cap $19.79B). The key difference: Viatris Inc pays a 2.83% dividend while Vanguard S&P 500 Growth Index Fund ETF pays none, and Viatris Inc is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vanguard S&P 500 Growth Index Fund ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| VOOG | VTRS | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Health |
52-Week High | $85.11 | $17.39 |
52-Week Low | $65.32 | $8.74 |
Market Cap | — | $19.79B |
Enterprise Value | — | $32.00B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.83% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
VOOG is an index-based ETF that tracks the S&P 500 Growth Index, composed of the growth-oriented companies within the S&P 500. It selects constituents based on three key metrics—sales growth, the ratio of earnings change to price, and momentum—offering a highly liquid and low-cost way to capture the high-performing 'growth slice' of the broader U.S. large-cap market.
Read more on VOOG →Formed by the combination of Mylan and Pfizer's Upjohn business in 2020, Viatris is one of the world's largest generic drug manufacturers, with a substantial off-patent branded drug portfolio. Its portfolio consists of more than 1,400 molecules with penetration across most of the developed world and in select emerging markets. The company's branded drug portfolio consists of off-patent blockbuster drugs that continue to generate strong sales, including Lipitor, Norvasc, Lyrica, Viagra, and EpiPen. While global competition has facilitated the commodification of small-molecule generic drugs, the company has demonstrated an edge over peers in its ability to manufacture complex generics (for example, generic Advair and Copaxone).
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