Should You Invest in the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK)?

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.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 18, 2026

Tech Stocks Just Did Something That Should Only Happen Once Every 4 Million Years

The tech sector outperformed the S&P 500 by 29.7% over a 50-day trading period -- a "six-sigma" event. Not surprisingly, tech stocks have pulled back after such a huge run.

The Motley Fool • Jun 18, 2026

Financials Rose, Tech Fell Before Kevin Warsh Fed Debut

Investors moved money into banking and finance stocks and away from technology on Tuesday, as markets turned their attention to the first Federal Reserve policy meeting under Chairman Kevin Warsh. Key Takeaways: XLF gained 1.5% Tuesday while XLK fell 2.8%, as investors moved into financials and out of tech.

ETF Trends • Jun 18, 2026

Capital Rotation: A Breakdown of This Week's Top ETF Flows

The ETF market saw a dramatic macroeconomic shift this past week as investors re-evaluated risk exposure. A sudden drop in energy prices early in the week initially gave investors confidence, moving away from concentrated defensive funds into broader market exposure.

ETF Trends • Jun 18, 2026

Forget QQQ. The Pure Tech Fund Charges a Quarter of the Fee and Has Gained 33% in 2026

Holders of Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) seeking pure tech exposure are paying for ballast the fund's mandate requires.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 17, 2026

Tech ETFs Are Doing Something Unprecedented Right Now. Should Investors Buy or Wait?

Technology stocks' strong performance since their late-March low is more than a little bit unusual. Although optimism about AI's potential is a natural driver of these gains, the expected results aren't guaranteed.

The Motley Fool • Jun 17, 2026

9%+ Monthly Yields: 2 Covered Call Funds To Buy And 2 To Avoid

Covered call ETFs have surged in popularity, despite delivering significant underperformance to investors. However, there are some of these funds that might be worth buying depending on your circumstances. Others, however, I fail to see a scenario in which they would ever be worth buying.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 16, 2026

Which Is the Better Tech ETF for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks, State Street's XLK or Vanguard's VGT?

The State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF provides a more concentrated portfolio of 72 holdings compared to the 310 positions in the Vanguard Information Technology ETF. The Vanguard Information Technology ETF carries a slightly higher expense ratio of 0.09% and has a lower trailing-12-month dividend yield than the State Street fund.

The Motley Fool • Jun 15, 2026

AI Bubble Or Not, These Dividend ETFs Benefit From The Capex Waterfall

I see persistent debate over whether AI infrastructure spending is a bubble or a sustainable megatrend, with strong arguments on both sides. My current buy list includes three dividend growth ETFs positioned to benefit from AI trends regardless of bubble risk. I believe inflation remains primarily an oil-driven phenomenon, with the Fed facing unexpected pressure to hike rates rather than cut.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 13, 2026

XLK After The Record Rally (Video): Why I'm Moving To Hold (Rating Downgrade)

XLK is downgraded to Hold after a historic 48.9% rally, with current valuations echoing 1999 but underpinned by stronger earnings growth. XLK trades at a 28–30x forward P/E, with constituents expected to deliver 43% earnings growth in 2026 and 24% in 2027.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 12, 2026