The tech sector has obviously been a dominant position in the equity market in the last few months. However, considering how crucial technology has been to portfolio growth as of late, some are likely wondering whether the sector still has room to grow or if it is close to reaching its peak.
The top performing sector SPDR's in 2026 were led by the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) with gains of 33% year-to-date, followed by the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) and the State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI), which rose 21% and 20% respectively in the first half
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If you're interested in broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 16, 1998.
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Ten thousand dollars dropped into Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLK) at the close on December 31, 2025 was worth about $13,434 at the close on June 4, 2026. The same ten grand in SPY was worth about $11,102. That is the entire "three to one" story, 34% for the tech SPDR against 11% for... $10,000 Invested in XLK on New Year's Eve Is Worth $13,434 Today
Ten thousand dollars dropped into Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLK) at the close on December 31, 2025 was worth about $13,434 at the close on June 4, 2026.
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Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund TodayXLKTechnology Select Sector SPDR Fund$150.89 +0.59 (+0.39%) As of 09:45 AM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more.52-Week Range$92.59▼$152.99Dividend Yield0.50%Assets Under Management$96.00 billionAdd to Watchlist