VGT vs. XLK: Which Broad Tech ETF Is the Better Buy Right Now? [Yahoo! Finance]
VANGUARD INFO TECH ETF (VGT)
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Source: Yahoo! Finance
The State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT:XLK) and the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEMKT:VGT) are both designed to give investors exposure to the U.S. technology sector , tracking similar slices of the market. This comparison examines their costs, performance, risk, and portfolio makeup to help clarify which ETF may appeal to you based on your priorities. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric XLK VGT Issuer SPDR Vanguard Expense ratio 1-yr return (as of March 13, 2026) Dividend yield Beta (5Y monthly) AUM $87.7 billion $126.5 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. XLK charges a slightly lower fee at 0.08% compared to VGT's 0.09%, making it a touch more affordable. XLK also offers a marginally higher dividend yield, which may appeal to those seeking a modest income component. Performanc
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