(VGT) Information Technology - Overview

ETF Category: Technology | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 146.301m USD | Total Return: 49.3% in 12m

Software, Hardware, Semiconductors, Cloud Computing
Total Rating 74
Safety 21
Buy Signal -0.70
Technology
Category Rotation: -15.5
TER: 0.10%
AUM: 146B
Avg Turnover: 590M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility39.1%
VaR 5th Pctl7.36%
VaR vs Median4.62%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.78
Rel. Str. IBD81.7
Rel. Str. Peer Group43.4
Character TTM
Beta1.624
Beta Downside1.577
Hurst Exponent0.457
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD27.23%
CAGR/Max DD1.13
CAGR/Mean DD7.11

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: VGT Information Technology

The Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund (VGT) is a passively managed ETF that tracks the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index. The fund utilizes a full-replication strategy, investing in a broad spectrum of U.S. technology companies across large, mid, and small-cap segments as defined by the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS).

The information technology sector primarily encompasses businesses involved in software development, hardware manufacturing, and semiconductor production. Unlike diversified funds, VGT is classified as non-diversified, meaning it can hold significant concentrations in a limited number of high-market-cap issuers that dominate the domestic tech landscape.

Investors can further examine individual stock valuations within this ETF by using the analytical tools available at ValueRay. Since its inception in 2004, the fund has served as a benchmark for investors seeking targeted exposure to the digital economy and enterprise computing infrastructure.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Concentrated exposure to Apple and Microsoft drives overall fund performance
  • Generative AI infrastructure spending accelerates enterprise software and hardware demand
  • Federal Reserve monetary policy shifts impact high-growth technology valuations
  • Semiconductor revenue cycles fluctuate based on global data center demand
What is the price of VGT shares?

As of June 06, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 115.28 with a total of 10,436,900 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -4.77%, over one month by +7.93%, over three months by +25.90% and over the past year by +49.26%.

Is VGT a buy, sell or hold?

Information Technology has no consensus analysts rating.