In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy, which means that the fund typically invests in substantially all of the securities represented in the index in approximately the same proportions as the index. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The fund is non-diversified.

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

ETFs like XLK, XLU, and XLF offer diversification and sector strength to help investors brace for Q4 market uncertainty.

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CNBC's Fast Money team weighs in on whether investors should favor U.S. tech or China tech heading into Q4, discussing extended valuations in U.S. names, signs of recovery in Chinese stocks, how Beijing's more supportive stance is shaping opportunities for homegrown companies, and more.

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Gene Munster, Deepwater Asset Management managing partner, joins CNBC's 'Closing Bell' to discuss outlooks on tech.

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Growth stocks are more diverse than you might think. Consider, for example, that Cintas, a company supplying uniforms (and more) to other companies, has average annual gains of more than 25% over the past 15 years.

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Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares, VGT, offers broader tech exposure and less concentration risk than The Technology Select Sector SPDR® Fund ETF, XLK. VGT includes 300 stocks, providing diversification into vertical software, EDA, cybersecurity, and IT services beyond mega-cap tech leaders. XLK remains a strong, ultra-liquid option for direct exposure to top names like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple, but is more concentrated.

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Weekly trading in large ETFs often makes it difficult to spot a clear pattern. However, the $22 billion iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) was an exception last week .According to ETF Database, IYW experienced a $2.8 billion net outflow on September 17.

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The article highlights the divide between affluent and paycheck-to-paycheck American consumers, emphasizing that affluent spending drives economic resilience. AI-related stocks are powering market gains, while non-AI tech and value stocks lag, masking underlying disparities in market performance. Over 40% of my dividend growth portfolio is in a single sector, justified by fading headwinds from interest rates and new supply, and improving sector fundamentals.

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With the Fed's first 2025 rate cut and upgraded growth outlook, ETFs in tech, financials, industrials and health care could benefit from momentum.

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Gerard Cassidy, RBC Capital Markets co-head of global financials research, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the valuations banks have, what regulation is favorable for banks and much more.

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On Wednesday, State Street Investment Management expanded its suite of exchange traded funds with the launch of the State Street Short Duration IG Public & Private Credit ETF (PRSD).  An actively managed fund, PRSD looks to offer a blend of risk-adjusted returns and current income.

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Kevin Green says healthcare stocks are adding a nice "curveball" to Tuesday's upside action, though he believes tech will ultimately keep the rally going. He turns to the charts and shows a tech "flag" pattern that shows a potential breakout forming.

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XLK's rally is fundamentally driven by robust earnings growth, AI demand, and strong cloud and hardware performance, not speculation or bubble dynamics. Mega-cap tech stocks, especially NVIDIA, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft, are key contributors to S&P 500 earnings growth, consistently beating Wall Street estimates. Valuations remain reasonable given earnings momentum, with limited risk of a valuation-driven correction; economic growth and potential rate cuts further support the sector.

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Jobs data is softening, making a September Fed rate cut highly likely, but inflation remains stubbornly high, creating tension for markets. Gold and silver are surging as investors seek inflation hedges, while most equities struggle and stock picking becomes more important.

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There's no getting around it: September can be rocky.

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Global population is set to peak and decline by the 2050s-2080s, driven by irreversible fertility trends, impacting economies worldwide. Slowing and shrinking populations will lead to stagnating consumption, labor market mismatches, and reduced innovation, mirroring Japan and China's economic patterns. In a low-growth, low-inflation world, growth stocks and high-quality dividend payers—especially REITs—should outperform as capital chases scarce opportunities for growth and yield.

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Another earnings season is nearing a close, but not before we hear from Nvidia. The largest company in the world, with a market capitalization of about $4.4 trillion, reports Q2 results today, after the market close.

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At the moment XLK has strong momentum and high EPS growth expectations, which makes it one of the most attractive sectors. This has pushed relative valuations (forward P/E) to extreme levels (>85% of the distribution over the past 30 years). It doesn't mean a bubble is coming, as earnings are strong; just an imbalance resolved by lower prices or higher earnings.

A Concrete Reason To Wait On XLK

The BDC sector faces mounting risks from a weakening economy, high consumer debt, and the potential for further dividend cuts as interest rates decline. Recent dividend cuts by several BDCs highlight the sector's vulnerability, despite some names maintaining resilience and attractive valuations. Spillover income offers only limited protection; tight dividend coverage and rising non-accruals signal caution for income-focused investors.

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On this episode of the ETF of the Week podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund (XLKI) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.

VIDEO: ETF of the Week: XLKI

Real-time stock quote and overview for XLK