Compare VGT vs. XLK ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (May 12, 2026 - June 12, 2026) |
VGT XLK |
Comparison analysis Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) and State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) belong to the US Info. Technology industry segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. Both VGT and XLK distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 0.33% and 0.41% respectively. Information Technology, Other and Unavailable are VGT’s top sector exposures, while XLK invests in Information Technology and Unavailable as its top 3. VGT’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (18.59%), APPLE (14.81%) and MICROSOFT-T (10.01%). XLK’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (14.80%), APPLE (12.15%) and MICROSOFT-T (9.24%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.09%, VGT is more expensive than XLK, with 0.08%. VGT has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$479M vs. +$2.01B for XLK. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +3.97bps (VGT) and +1.24bps (XLK). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of VGT and XLK, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to US Information Technology Equities ISIN US92204A7028 | XLK State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Information Technology Equities ISIN US81369Y8030 |
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Product Type | Passive ETF | Passive ETF | ||
Strategy | Long only | Long only | ||
NAV | $116.77 | $184.85 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
TER | 0.09% | 0.08% | ||
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Provider | ||||
Investment strategy | Vanguard Information Technology ETF is an exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The ETF tracks the performance of the MSCI US IMI Information Technology 25-50 Gross Total Return USD Index. | The State Street® Technology Select Sector SPDR® ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Technology Select Sector Index (the "Index"). | ||
Dividend policy | Distribution | Distribution | ||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | +3.99% To view, create a free account | +5.49% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | +29.73% | +34.30% | ||
1 year | +48.00% | +53.27% | ||
3 years | +120.59% | +122.54% | ||
5 years | +149.87% | +167.79% | ||
Month to date | -3.54% | -3.23% | ||
Quarter to date | +33.87% | +39.03% | ||
Year to date | +24.10% | +28.57% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
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Number of holdings | 315 | 73 | ||
Weight of top 15 holdings | ||||
Top 15 holdings | NVIDIA APPLE MICROSOFT-T BROADCOM LIMITED MICRON TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INTEL-T CISCO-T US5128073062 APPLIED MATERIAL PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES ORACLE SYS TEXAS INSTRUMENTS KLA CORPORATION INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP To view, create a free account | NVIDIA APPLE MICROSOFT-T BROADCOM LIMITED MICRON TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INTEL-T CISCO-T US5128073062 PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES APPLIED MATERIAL ORACLE SYS TEXAS INSTRUMENTS KLA CORPORATION INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP To view, create a free account | ||
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Tracking difference (1Y) | ||||
1Y cumulative return difference | Best -10.15bps Worst -15.80bps | Best -10.16bps Worst -12.39bps | ||
Daily return difference | Avg -0.04bps Worst -37.37bps | Avg -0.03bps Worst -0.29bps | ||
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Frequently asked questions about VGT and XLK
How did VGT and XLK perform in 2026?
As of yesterday, VGT has delivered a year-to-date performance of 24.10%, while XLK has returned 28.57%.
Which ETF is seeing higher flows: VGT or XLK?
As of yesterday, VGT has recorded +€2.19B in net flows YTD, compared to +€1.55B for XLK since the beginning of the year.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: VGT or XLK?
As of yesterday, VGT reported a 1-year volatility of 22.12%, whereas XLK registered volatility 22.73% over the same period.
How do VGT and XLK differ in sector exposure?
As of yesterday, VGT is primarily exposed to sectors such as Information Technology, weight 94.40%. The top sectors in XLK feature Information Technology, weight 93.77%.
How do VGT and XLK differ in geographic exposure?
As of yesterday, VGT has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 96.66% and Ireland, weight 1.58%. The top countries in XLK feature USA, weight 97.00% and Ireland, weight 2.37%.
How do VGT and XLK differ in terms of holdings?
As of yesterday, VGT include NVIDIA, weight 18.59%, APPLE, weight 14.81% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 10.01%. The top positions in XLK feature NVIDIA, weight 14.80%, APPLE, weight 12.15% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 9.24%.
Is VGT or XLK more diversified?
As of yesterday, VGT holds 315 securities, with 65.57% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. XLK, by comparison, includes 73 holdings and has 71.15% concentrated in its top 15.
Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: VGT or XLK?
As of yesterday, VGT has a trailing 12-month yield of 0.33%, while XLK offers 0.41%.
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