BlueStar Israel Technology ETF
XLK NYSE
Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund · by State Street
Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund provides targeted exposure to the technology sector of the S&P 500. Concentrated in mega-cap tech names with strong growth and innovation characteristics.
What is XLK?
The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) provides concentrated exposure to S&P 500 technology companies. It's one of the most popular sector ETFs, offering a pure play on the technology sector including hardware, software, semiconductors, and IT services.
Technology Sector Exposure
XLK is heavily concentrated in mega-cap tech stocks, with Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA alone representing over 40% of the fund. This concentration amplifies both gains and losses relative to broader market ETFs.
Sub-Sector Allocation
- Semiconductors: 28.5%
- Software: 22.8%
- Hardware & Equipment: 18.2%
- IT Services: 15.5%
- Communication Equipment: 8.2%
- Electronic Equipment: 6.8%
Top holdings
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| # | Holding | Ticker | Sector | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple Inc. | AAPL | Technology | 15.80% | $314.58 0.36% |
| 2 | Microsoft Corp. | MSFT | Technology | 14.20% | $505.06 1.75% |
| 3 | NVIDIA Corp. | NVDA | Technology | 13.50% | $227.98 8.74% |
| 4 | Broadcom | AVGO | Technology | 5.80% | $371.54 4.49% |
| 5 | Salesforce | CRM | Application Software | 2.90% | $252.05 22.58% |
| 6 | Adobe | ADBE | Application Software | 2.50% | $289.15 5.73% |
| 7 | Advanced Micro Devices | AMD | Semiconductors | 2.20% | $476.67 -0.89% |
| 8 | Accenture | ACN | Technology | 1.80% | $187.38 3.31% |
| 9 | Cisco Systems | CSCO | Technology | 1.60% | $112.15 -0.19% |
| 10 | Intuit | INTU | Technology | 1.50% | $348.00 0.61% |
Frequently asked questions
Is XLK better than QQQ?
XLK is a pure technology sector fund while QQQ includes non-tech stocks like Costco, PepsiCo, and Amgen. XLK is more concentrated in tech.
What sectors does XLK cover?
XLK covers Information Technology including semiconductors, software, hardware, IT services, and electronic equipment.
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