XSW And The Crisis Of The Software Sector That You Need To Know

XSW tracks the S&P Software & Services Select Industry index through a passive replication mechanism. The result is about 140 holdings, where the average weight of each security is around 0.71%, which leaves room for mid- and small caps. The 28% drop from the highs highlights a divergence between the performance of the U.S. software segment and the tech segment in general.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 7, 2026

Is State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF (XSW) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Launched on 09/28/2011, the State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF (XSW) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 24, 2025

Why Wall Street May Remain Bullish in 2026? ETFs in Focus

Wall Street eyes a bullish 2026 as GDP looks likely to accelerate, AI mania continues and earnings solidify. ETFs like RSP, XLV and XSW come into focus.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 16, 2025

Should You Invest in the State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF (XSW)?

Looking for broad exposure to the Technology - Software segment of the equity market? You should consider the State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF (XSW), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 28, 2011.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 8, 2025

ETFs to Buy in November

Fed rate cuts, trade truce & holiday cheer should boost markets! Some ETFs to buy now include SPHB, XLY, XSW, ITA & IWM.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 4, 2025

Fearing AI Bubble? Rotate to Other AI-Fueled Tech ETF Areas

Fearing an AI bubble? Rotate into AI-fueled ETF areas like XSW, CQQQ and BOTZ as software, China tech and robotics may still offer gains, per Amundi?

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 24, 2025

Is SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF (XSW) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market, the SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF (XSW) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 09/28/2011.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 22, 2025

Should You Invest in the SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF (XSW)?

Looking for broad exposure to the Technology - Software segment of the equity market? You should consider the SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF (XSW), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 28, 2011.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 8, 2025

AI Software ETFs for Long-Term Opportunity

AI's rapid adoption, steady software demand, and the sector's long-term growth potential put focus on ETFs like IGV and XSW.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 11, 2025

Is This The End Of The Software Era? Rethinking IGV And XSW In An AI-Driven World

AI is fundamentally disrupting the software industry, lowering barriers to entry and intensifying competition, especially for mid-sized companies. Large software firms with strong moats, brand power, and data — like Microsoft, Salesforce, Spotify and Palo Alto Networks — are better positioned to adapt and benefit from AI. IGV ETF is preferable due to its concentration in resilient, leading software companies likely to withstand and capitalize on AI-driven changes; I rate IGV as hold.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 20, 2025