VGT - Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares
| Previous Close | 218.72 |
| Open | 219.39 |
| Bid | 215.86 x 900 |
| Ask | 217.93 x 900 |
| Day's Range | 215.55 - 219.44 |
| 52 Week Range | 154.72 - 223.67 |
| Volume | 363,991 |
| Avg. Volume | 507,334 |
| Net Assets | 23.21B |
| NAV | 216.45 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | N/A |
| Yield | 1.18% |
| YTD Return | 30.50% |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 1.17 |
| Expense Ratio (net) | 0.10% |
| Inception Date | 2004-01-26 |
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6 Tech ETFs With Maximum Exposure to Microsoft
Investors seeking to bet on this software leader could definitely try out ETFs.
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Apple Unveils New Gadgets: ETFs in Focus
The slew of new gadgets and cheap pricing are expected to boost Apple's revenues, compelling investors to look at ETFs that are dominated by this tech titan.
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Global Stimulus & Huawei Relief Boost Markets: ETFs in Focus
China and Germany announce some economic stimuli and Trump postpones Huawei ban order.
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ETFs That Benefit With the Inverted Yield Curve
As last week's yield curve inversion signals time may be running short on the decade-long bull market, a couple of ETFs are well poised to outperform.
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Sector ETF Plays During an Inverted Yield Curve
As a closely segment of the yield curve inverts, signaling a potential recession ahead, investors may want to look to energy and technology sector ETFs in the mean time. Bank of America Strategist Mary ...
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Top Ranked Tech ETFs in Focus
Technology is still the best performing sector this year despite trade tensions and global growth concerns
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Trump Brings Holiday Cheer for Consumer & Tech Stocks & ETFs
Consumer and tech sector ETFs are in focus amid delay of U.S. tariffs on incremental Chinese goods.
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Top-Ranked Apple ETFs to Buy on Strong Q3 Earnings
Apple encouraged investors with robust third-quarter fiscal 2019 results. It returned to revenue growth after two consecutive quarters of decline and offered a better-than-expected outlook for fiscal fourth quarter.
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Should You Buy Apple ETFs Ahead of Q3 Earnings?
Apple has returned about 31.7% over the past three months, slightly outperforming the industry's gain of 31.1%. The momentum may continue if the company beats estimates in the soon-to-be reported quarter.
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Tech ETFs Brush Aside Antitrust-Led Slump to Hit Highs
Brushing aside the latest antitrust probe news, the tech ETFs surged on upbeat earnings, likely Fed policy easing and inherent strength of the sector.
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Apple May Buy Intel's 5G Modem Business, ETFs to Rally
Apple is said to be buying Intel's 5G modem business to integrate the technology into its iPhones and bring it on line in 2020. These ETFs would rally if the move materializes.
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Microsoft's Q2 Beat to Drive These ETFs Higher
Investors seeking to bet on the strength of Microsoft could definitely tap ETFs.
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9 Set-It-And-Forget-It ETFs to Simplify Your Portfolio
Many investors want a simple set-and-forget portfolio which will provide a balance between growth and income over time. And particularly if you are just beginning to build a portfolio, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) provide an easy and less expensive means to do this.Source: Shutterstock Inside my Profitable Investing, I have a large collection of model portfolios which are offered to achieve my goal of all-weather performance with lots of income and risk-controlled growth using stocks, bonds and funds -- including ETFs.For ETFs, your portfolio should be weighted to the best sectors of the U.S. markets, with shares in specific stock sectors that are geared to provide growth and income over time. As such, the stock ETF allocation should be set at 56% of your overall portfolio. I continue to recommend a roughly equal weighing for each of the funds you choose.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsThis same method applies in the fixed-income sectors that are focused on corporate bonds and preferred stock, as well as the buoyant municipal bond markets. The fixed-income allocation should be set at 44% overall, including an 11% allocation to cash. And like with the stock-based funds, the individual fixed-income ETFs should be weighted evenly. * 7 Retail Stocks to Buy for the Second Half of 2019 And note, the municipal bond ETFs can be bought in tax-free accounts. Some brokerages give warnings about this, but there are no restrictions to doing it. You will give up some of the tax-free income advantage, but the total return prospects for this market remain compelling. Stock AllocationsI'll start with the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA:VYM), for access to the general market with a dividend focus. VYM continues to do well year to date with a return of over 14%. Expenses are 0.6%, or just $6 annually for every $10,000 invested.That is the baseline for the stock market. Now let's move into one of the more attractive and defensive market sectors. REITs continue to gain from improving property values and rising income, fueling increasing dividends. Step into this sector safely with the Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:VNQ). This ETF has resulting in a return year to date of 22% and expenses of 0.12%.Next we move on to the utilities market, which is also gaining from the security of essential services businesses. These, in turn, fuel ample and rising dividends. This sector should be bought with the Vanguard Utilities ETF (NYSEARCA:VPU), which has turned in a return year-to-date of 15.7% and carries expenses of 0.1%.Healthcare traditionally has been a reliable growth market through thick and thin. Americans continue to need more and more healthcare and related products -- again providing security in revenues and reliable dividends. This sector has, though, been affected by concerns over potential government changes in healthcare rules. But these concerns, while valid, are still well into the future, probably well beyond the 2020 election. You can invest here with the Vanguard Health Care ETF (NYSEARCA:VHT), which has generated a return to date of 10.8%. The expense ratio is 0.1%.Then we move to the technology market. This sector is challenged by the trade negotiations between the U.S. and China, which may further impact supply chains in China as well as sales all over the world. But the innovation engines remain on a fuller throttle, resulting in a return that dwarfs the general stock market. Buy in here with the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEARCA:VGT) with a return to date of 31.3% and expenses of 0.1%.The petroleum and energy markets remain uncertain. The supply of crude oil outside the U.S. continues to be threatened by internal hostilities in many Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and externally, by sanctions on others including some attacks on ships and pipelines in the Middle East. In the US, shale producers are pumping lots and infrastructure to transport it is coming online -- but the stockpiles are holding down prices.In addition, a slowing global economy is putting supply and demand models into a case for less demand, which is also putting a cap on prices.All this said, the U.S. companies remain great sources of cash flows and are fueling U.S. regional economic growth. And in turn -- they are generating ample cash for bigger dividends. The sector should be represented by the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA:XLE) which has turned in a return year to date of 12.2%.Stock Sector Performance Year to Date Using Vanguard and SPDR ETFs Source Bloomberg Fixed-Income ETFs to Invest InAmong fixed-income allocations, you should have specific ETFs for corporate bonds, preferred stocks and municipal bonds.The U.S. economy continues to grow, with little inflation. This is providing excellent opportunities for specific sectors of the bond markets. Add in a docile Federal Reserve Bank which, while not cutting its target rate range for Fed Funds in the June meeting of its Open Market Committee (FOMC), is still expected to ease money conditions in the target range.Corporate bonds are doing well. The economy is bringing more revenues to companies, which in turn makes them better credit risks. And with yield above Treasuries, they drive more demand for these bonds. This sector should be bought with the SPDR Portfolio Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:SPIB) which has generated a return year to date of 5.5% and a 12-month yield of 3.1%. Expenses are 0.07%.Next is preferred stocks. Preferred stocks are the bonds of the stock market. They provide the certainty of largely fixed dividends that are paid before dividends to common stockholders. They are defensive and bigger income-producing investments -- perfect for the current market. The sector should be bought with the iShares Preferred & Income Securities ETF (NASDAQ:PFF) which has generated a return to date of 8.8% and has a 12-month yield of 5.8%. Expenses are 0.46%.Municipal bonds continue from last year to be a go-to market for improving prices with yield premiums to U.S. Treasuries. With the economy doing better, tax revenues for most state and local authorities are improving as well, which in turn drives up the credibility and bond prices. The sector should be bought for total return and not just tax-free income with the Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:VTEB) which has turned in a return to date of 4.1%. Its 12-month yield is 2.3% and expenses are 0.08%.Fixed Income Sector Year to Date Performance using Index Sector ETFs Source BloombergNow I've presented my way to build an all-weather ETF portfolio, perhaps you might like to see more of my market research and recommendations for further safer growth and bigger reliable income. For more - look at my Profitable Investing. Click here to learn more: https://profitableinvesting.investorplace.com/Neil George is the editor of Profitable Investing and does not have any holdings in the securities mentioned above. More From InvestorPlace * 2 Toxic Pot Stocks You Should Avoid * 10 Stocks to Buy on College Students' Radars * 7 Retail Stocks to Buy for the Second Half of 2019 * The S&P 500's 5 Best Highest-Yielding Dividend Stocks The post 9 Set-It-And-Forget-It ETFs to Simplify Your Portfolio appeared first on InvestorPlace.
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5 Unbeatable ETF Strategies for 2nd Half
We have highlighted some investing ideas that could prove to be extremely beneficial for investors for the rest of the year in the current market environment.
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US-China Truce Talks Begin: ETFs to Shine
As the U.S.-China agree on a pause in trade hostilities, a few ETFs are poised to gain.
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All Eyes on the G-20 Summit: ETFs to Gain
The entire investment community is hoping for positive results from the G-20 summit meeting. We discuss some ETFs which are set to gain directly from any positive development.
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Only half of these big tech stocks are worth buying
Which big tech stocks are looking good in 2019 as they approach new highs, and which ones look like they may be falling behind? Jeff Reeves gives his picks.
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Vanguard Information Technology ETF Serves Investors A Big Slice Of The Tech Boom
No one should be surprised that Vanguard Information Technology ETF is close to breaking into new high ground. Its tech-heavy holdings are roaring now.
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Tech Stocks Log Seven-Year Best Spell: ETF Winners
Big tech stocks jointly injected about $330 billion in market value together over the past five trading sessions, per Wall Street Journal. Which ETFs benefited the most?
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How China Could Retaliate Huawei Ban & Its Impact on ETFs
These are the initiatives China could take to fight the Huawei ban and an escalation in trade tensions.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Vanguard Information Technology ETF and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Vanguard Information Technology ETF and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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4 ETFs for Investors to Take a Bite Out of Apple
Over 40 years ago, not even Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak could fathom the heights the startup would reach since the introduction of the Apple I computer. Now the company continues its off-and-on ...
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Lowest Unemployment Rate in 50 Years: What To Buy
263,000 jobs were added to the market in April, and the unemployment rate fell to 3.6%, the lowest jobless claim since December of 1969.
