AU - AngloGold Ashanti Limited
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Commodity Channel Index
Performance Outlook
- Short Term2W - 6W
- Mid Term6W - 9M
- Long Term9M+
| Previous Close | 31.45 |
| Open | 31.78 |
| Bid | 31.09 x 1100 |
| Ask | 32.37 x 800 |
| Day's Range | 30.86 - 32.03 |
| 52 Week Range | 12.66 - 32.25 |
| Volume | 3,115,480 |
| Avg. Volume | 3,594,738 |
| Market Cap | 12.961B |
| Beta (5Y Monthly) | 0.11 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 122.04 |
| EPS (TTM) | 0.25 |
| Earnings Date | N/A |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 0.09 (0.30%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 12, 2020 |
| 1y Target Est | 30.22 |
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