Vanguard Information Technology ETF
VGT
Market cap $77.3B

585.04 USD

+7.40

1.28%

At close Oct 4, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

585.04

+0.00

0%

1 day

1.28%

5 days

0.47%

1 month

9.73%

3 months

-2.48%

6 months

13.02%

Year to date

24.14%

1 year

37.92%

5 years

171.82%

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Funds holding %

of 6,728 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

81% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $186M | Put options by funds: $103M

68% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 158 | Existing positions closed: 94

5% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $25.3B [Q1] → $26.6B (+$1.33B) [Q2]

4% more funds holding

Funds holding: 1,425 [Q1] → 1,489 (+64) [Q2]

5% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 469 | Existing positions reduced: 446

1% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 104 [Q1] → 103 (-1) [Q2]

1.23% less ownership

Funds ownership: 38.28% [Q1] → 37.05% (-1.23%) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VGT.

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 13 articles about VGT published over the past 30 days

The Motley Fool

1 Supercharged Vanguard ETF That Can Turn $250 a Month Into $670,000 or More in 25 Years

The Vanguard Information Technology ETF's average annual return was 14%-plus over the past two decades.

1 Supercharged Vanguard ETF That Can Turn $250 a Month Into $670,000 or More in 25 Years

S&P 500 ETF Titans Drive $691B In 2024 Inflows: Nasdaq, Bitcoin ETFs Close Behind

The U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF) market has reached a monumental milestone, surpassing $10 trillion in assets.

S&P 500 ETF Titans Drive $691B In 2024 Inflows: Nasdaq, Bitcoin ETFs Close Behind

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)?

The Motley Fool

2 Vanguard Growth ETFs That Can Supercharge Your Portfolio

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are an easy way to participate in the market. Vanguard offers some of the lowest fees in the industry, making them an ideal choice for long-term investors.

2 Vanguard Growth ETFs That Can Supercharge Your Portfolio

The Motley Fool

You Can Do Better Than the S&P 500. Buy This ETF Instead.

The Vanguard Information Technology ETF has significantly outperformed the S&P 500 over the past decade, often doubling its long-term returns. It is more concentrated in large tech stocks like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia compared to broader market trackers.

You Can Do Better Than the S&P 500. Buy This ETF Instead.

The Motley Fool

The Smartest Tech ETF to Buy With $500 Right Now

The ETF is quite diversified, holding more than 300 tech stocks. It has a sizable position in three of the "Magnificent Seven" companies.

The Smartest Tech ETF to Buy With $500 Right Now

The Motley Fool

Why Not Buy the Dip on Nvidia, Adobe, and Salesforce and the Run-Up in Oracle With This Vanguard ETF?

Tech stocks have been strong performers thanks to earnings growth and positive investor sentiment. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs), by their nature, include both beaten-down and red-hot stocks.

Why Not Buy the Dip on Nvidia, Adobe, and Salesforce and the Run-Up in Oracle With This Vanguard ETF?

VGT Is A Stronger Investment Option Than QQQ

VGT offers a competitive investment strategy with a lower expense ratio (10bps) and higher yield (0.65%) compared to QQQ, making it a strong buy for tech sector exposure. VGT's portfolio is highly concentrated, with top holdings Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia making up 47.08% of the total weight, providing focused tech exposure. Despite concentration risks, VGT performs similarly to QQQ but with lower fees, making it ideal for long-term, buy-and-hold investors.

VGT Is A Stronger Investment Option Than QQQ

VGT: Relative Strength Suggests Caution Warranted

The Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) is dominated by Apple, NVIDIA, and Microsoft, which together account for 44% of the ETF. The VGT ETF's recent underperformance relative to the S&P 500 suggests sector rotation is occurring, as investors shift from expensive tech stocks to cheaper sectors. Technology's underperformance is also consistent with late-cycle dynamics, suggesting caution is warranted.

VGT: Relative Strength Suggests Caution Warranted

VGT: Insane Concentration Risk

Tech is currently the most overcrowded sector, likely facing a meaningful correction soon, making it a risky allocation right now. Vanguard Information Technology ETF offers broad tech exposure but has high concentration risk in top holdings like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. VGT outperforms peers like XLK due to more diversified holdings and lower fees, but the sector's volatility and concentration risk are significant concerns.

VGT: Insane Concentration Risk

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