2025 Tech Momentum
Denise Chisholm, director of quantitative market strategy at Fidelity, discusses tech stock performance heading into 2025 and why data and software may prove to be an opportunity. She joins Caroline Hyde on "Bloomberg Technology.
The Zacks Analyst Blog XLK, FDN, FXL, PSCT and XSW
XLK, FDN, FXL, PSCT and XSW are included in this Analyst Blog.
Tech facing a 'very high bar' in the near-term, says Vital Knowledge's Adam Crisafulli
Adam Crisafulli, Vital Knowledge founder, and Patrick Fruzzetti, Rose Advisors at Hightower managing director, join 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's market action.
XLK: Addressing The Unappealing Aspects
XLK offers concentrated technology exposure and has over 40% in Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft, leading to potential diversification issues. Furthermore, its blanket approach to industry groups can miss opportunities in strong trends like software in H2. Blending XLK with other ETFs can mitigate its concentration risks and potentially enhance gains, as demonstrated by successful 50/50 portfolios with XSW and IGV.
How Harvest's Paul Meeks sees tech next year
Paul Meeks, Harvest Portfolio Management chief investment officer, joins CNBC's 'Money Movers' to discuss the record highs across big tech, which tech companies he is bullish on, and more.
Should You Invest in the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK)?
The Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was launched on 12/16/1998, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market.
Should Investors Chase Tech Gains Into Year-End?
With just over a month remaining in 2024, the tech sector stands out as one of the year's top performers. The Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF NYSE: XLK, which tracks the performance of leading tech stocks, has gained an impressive 21.3% year-to-date.
XLK: Underperformance Likely To Continue
XLK has underperformed the S&P 500 since mid-April, despite a 17% gain, due to broader earnings growth across other sectors. Technology's earnings growth premium is fading, with sectors like Financials and Industrials expected to grow at similar or higher rates by late 2025. Elevated valuations for tech stocks are harder to justify as earnings growth broadens, making other sectors more attractive at lower multiples.
XLK: Trump Vs. Powell - Tech Rally Now, Big Risk Later?
XLK seems to be poised for a short-term continuation of upside trend, due to Trump's potential re-election and Powell's dovish monetary stance. Current economic indicators and strong Q3 earnings point to a positive outlook for XLK, but rising T-Note yields signal potential inflation risks ahead. The pressure from Trump's policies and upcoming debt maturities forces regulators into a "difficult open-heart surgery".
XLK: Google's Q3 Shows Why Investors Must Own Tech Stocks
The Technology Sector continues to lead the overall market's earnings power and Google's earnings announcement on Tuesday was a reminder of that fact. The XLK Technology Sector ETF has an excellent long-term performance track records (avg. annual 10-year return of 20.5%). The biggest technology company all have strong global brands, strong growth, scale, and excellent free-cash-flow profiles.
Is the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF a Millionaire Maker?
Many stocks and ETFs can make you a millionaire, but this one may help you get there much faster.
XLK: Major Changes Put An End To Concentration In Top 2 Holdings
State Street Global Advisors have revamped the weighting and rebalancing of their 11 Select Sector SPDR Funds, notably affecting XLK's top holdings. The new methodology aims to prevent extreme rebalancing, ensuring more stable and proportional weights for top stocks like AAPL, NVDA, and MSFT. The changes reduce turnover and could boost performance.
