Proprietary Data Insights Retail Investors Top Technology Equities ETFs Searches in the Last Month
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Is XLK the Go-To ETF for Tech Sector Investors?
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When most people think of tech ETFs, the Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ), which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, likely hits the top of the list. However, the Nasdaq-100 Index isn’t fully compromised of tech stocks. For example, it includes companies like PepsiCo (PEP), Costco (COST), and Amgen (AMGN). Moreover, it misses some of the heavy hitters that trade on the NYSE, like Oracle (ORCL), ServiceNow (NOW), and Salesforce (CRM). If you’re an investor seeking a diversified tech-focused ETF, you’ve got options. We did things a little differently this week and looked at technology ETF searches by retail investors. Technology Select SPDR Fund (XLK) can out at the top of the list just barely edging out the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT). It’s the most actively traded diversified tech ETF,. Yet, it’s not the biggest, even with more than $63 billion under management. So, is it the right tech ETF for your portfolio? Key Facts About XLK
Despite 68 positions in the portfolio, it’s highly concentrated, with the top ten holdings making up 67.2% of its weight. The ETF follows a market cap-weighted approach, allowing larger companies to make up a greater proportion of the ETF.
The ETF boasts deep liquidity with over 6.6 million daily shares traded and options expiring weekly. It also has a 0.09% expense ratio, making it one of the lowest-cost ETFs available. Performance The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) has demonstrated strong performance up to the first quarter of 2024, with an 8.5% increase year to date and an impressive annual gain of 39.1%. Over longer periods, XLK has maintained robust growth, yielding a 24.2% return over five years and 20.7% over the last decade. The fund has consistently offered substantial returns, affirming its solid standing in technology sector investments.
Competition The ETF space is overcrowded, so it shouldn’t be a shock that you have options similar to XLK. Here are some of the more compelling tech-focused ETFs:
As you can see from above, all five of these ETFs have provided incredible returns for investors. Unlike many other ETFs we’ve studied, greater diversification doesn’t necessarily hinder performance here. Our Opinion 10/10 The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) stands out as a stellar choice for investors seeking comprehensive exposure to the U.S. technology sector. Since its inception in 1998, XLK has consistently demonstrated strong performance, including an 8.5% increase year-to-date and an impressive annual gain of 39.1% through the first quarter of 2024. Over the past five years, it has maintained a robust growth rate of 24.2%, and over the last decade, it has yielded a 20.7% return. For investors looking for a seasoned, well-rounded tech ETF, XLK merits a prominent place in your portfolio. |
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