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Technology ETF (VGT) Hits New 52-Week High

Sweta Killa
·2-min read

For investors seeking momentum, Vanguard Information Technology ETF VGT is probably on radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high, and is up about 46% from its 52-week low price of $267.46/share.

But are more gains in store for this ETF? Let’s take a quick look at the fund and the near-term outlook on it to get a better idea on where it might be headed:

VGT in Focus

This ETF offers exposure to U.S. informational technology stocks with key holdings in industries like systems software, technology hardware storage & peripheral, semiconductors, and data processing & outsourced services. It charges investors 10 basis points in fees (see: all the Technology ETFs here).

Why the Move?

The technology corner of the broad U.S. stock market has been an area to watch lately given investors’ confidence in economic recovery. The Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, testifying before Congress yesterday, gave further boost to growth investing. Powell reiterated that rising inflation is due to transitory or temporary factors. The central bank would not increase interest rates to curb inflation, but will instead prioritize a "broad and inclusive" recovery of the job market. Lower interest rates bode well for the technology sector.

More Gains Ahead?

Currently, VGT has a Zacks ETF Rank #2 (Buy) with a Medium risk outlook, suggesting continued outperformance in the months ahead. Further, many of the segments that make up this ETF have a strong Zacks Industry Rank. So, there is definitely some promise for those who want to ride this surging ETF a little further.

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