The Motley Fool
12 Jul 2026, 21:23 UTC · 1h ago
Meet the Vanguard ETF That Has Crushed the S&P 500 Over the Last 10 Years
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The Motley Fool
12 Jul 2026, 21:23 UTC · 1h ago
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The Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) has seen significant concentration risk, with over 30% of assets in Nvidia and Apple and the top 10 holdings accounting for roughly 60% of the fund. — High concentration in a few names increases the risk of sharp drawdowns if one of the dominant stocks faces a negative catalyst.
-0.60The AI boom has transitioned from rallying on potential to producing tangible earnings growth, driving the tech sector to become a primary engine of economic growth. — Shift from speculation to fundamental earnings support provides a stronger long-term floor for tech valuations.
+0.50Technology stocks have returned roughly 25% annually over the past decade via the VGT ETF, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 15% average for the same period. — Strong historical outperformance confirms the sector's role as a primary growth driver, though it may signal a premium valuation.
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Listed as a top holding in the high-performing Vanguard Information Technology ETF.
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