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VGT has done better than other large-cap ETFs like SPY and QQQ, which is why it is highly recommended for long-term investment, especially because of its focus on technology. Technology is a major factor for growth, and ETFs like VGT help investors find leading companies like AAPL, MSFT, and NVDA. Although there are risks due to its concentrated holdings, VGT has proven its performance and is considered a reliable choice for long-term growth.
Large technology companies have been driving the market, but VGT's significant focus on Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA could be risky if their performance declines. VGT lacks diversification, with almost 60% of its investments in the top 10 stocks, and 45% in just Apple, NVIDIA, and Microsoft. While VGT's chart shows a rising wedge pattern that might indicate a drop, strong momentum indicators and seasonal trends provide conflicting information.
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VGT has a concentrated portfolio, with 45% of its investments in Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft, which limits diversification and potential gains to 6%. It follows the MSCI US IMI/Information Technology 25/50 Index, leading to this concentration. Although VGT and QQQ have comparable EPS growth and PE ratios, VGT's focus on just a few stocks increases the risk if any of them do poorly.
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Technology stocks have consistently beat the S&P 500, and that trend could continue as AI spending increases.
VGT is a solid technology sector fund with a low expense ratio and superior risk-adjusted performance, despite slightly lagging its peers in total return. Technology's recent underperformance is due to overvaluation and crowded positioning, but these issues are fading, making the sector attractive again. I rate VGT a "buy" but suggest waiting for a better entry point around $550, or buying if it breaks the $610 all-time high convincingly.
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