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

XSW: Diversified Exposure To Software's A.I. Backed Boom

XSW offers diversified exposure to the software sector, balancing large, mid, and small caps, unlike concentrated large-cap peers like VGT. The fund is well-positioned to benefit from accelerating A.I. adoption and robust software industry growth, especially in SaaS and digitalization trends. Attractive valuation metrics and a lower P/E than broader IT ETFs provide compelling growth at a reasonable price, despite moderate liquidity risks.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 12, 2025

Tariff-Led Volatility Ahead for Big Tech? ETFs in Focus

Tariff tensions loom, but tech ETFs like XLK, CIBR, CLOU and SMH could benefit from AI growth and cybersecurity demand.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 14, 2025

XSW ETF: Software Is The Place To Be, But Here's A Better Choice

The global software market is projected to grow at an 11.3% CAGR through 2030, driven by AI, cybersecurity, IoT, and digital transformation technologies. The XSW ETF's equal-weight strategy results in lower top-holding weightings and underperformance compared to more concentrated funds like the IGV ETF. The IGV ETF, with a concentrated portfolio and strong historical returns (a 10-year avg. annual return of 16.8%), is better positioned for capital appreciation despite a slightly higher expense fee.

Seeking Alpha • May 5, 2025