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VGT vs. QQQ: Which Tech-Focused ETF to Buy?

The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 index (NDX), has gained about 31% year-to-date, compared to the 9.8% gain in the S&P 500 Index (SPX). At the same time, the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT), a technology sector-specific ETF, has generated similar returns. While both of these ETFs have outperformed the broader markets, let’s zoom in on these ETFs to find which is a better buy. The rebound in the shares of technology companies has led tech-focused ETFs (Exchange-Traded funds) to deliver market-beating returns in 2023. To compare these two ETFs, let’s begin with their top 10 holdings.QQQ and VGT Top HoldingsThe top 10 holdings of VGT show that it is a tech-sector-specific ETF and includes companies that serve the electronics and computer industries. Moreover, its top 10 holdings account for about 64% of its total net assets. As for QQQ stock, its top 10 holdings account for 58.6% of its total net assets. While the ETF is primarily tech-heavy, it also gives exposure to consumer, streaming service, and healthcare stocks.VGT vs. QQQ: Performance  As technology stocks have outperformed other sectors in the past decade, the VGT ETF, purely focused on tech companies, has consistently generated higher returns than the QQQ ETF (refer to the image below), which has exposure to other sectors.What’s the Prediction for VGT and QQQ ETFs?The QQQ ETF has an Outperform Smart Score of eight. Meanwhile, the QQQ ETF has a Moderate Buy consensus rating on TipRanks. Among the 1,719 analysts providing ratings on its holdings, 66.96% have a Buy rating, 29.20% have a Hold, and 33.84% recommend Sell. The 12-month average QQQ ETF price target of $375.77 implies 7.85% upside potential. As for VGT, the ETF also sports an Outperform Smart Score of eight. The VGT ETF has a Moderate Buy consensus rating on TipRanks. Per the recommendations of 3,154 analysts giving stock forecasts for the holdings of VGT, the 12-month average price target of $446.28 implies 6.63% upside potential from current levels.Among the analysts providing ratings on its holdings, 62.94% have given a Buy rating, 32.69% have assigned a Hold rating, and 4.38% have given a Sell rating.Bottom Line VGT has edged past QQQ with its returns. Moreover, it has a lower expense ratio of 0.10% compared to QQQ’s 0.20%.However, both of these ETFs carry a Moderate Buy consensus rating on TipRanks and have an Outperform Smart Score. Thus, both ETFs look like attractive long-term bets. However, investors seeking exposure to high-growth and high-risk tech stocks could consider investing in VGT. Meanwhile, investors looking to invest in tech stocks and seek diversification in other sectors could choose the QQQ ETF. Disclosure
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Pinnacle Wealth Management Advisory Group LLC Grows Position in Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)

Pinnacle Wealth Management Advisory Group LLC raised its position in Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ – Get Rating) by 16.4% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 45,994 shares of the exchange
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Video – ETF Battles: CQQQ vs. QQQ – American vs. Chinese Technology, Who Wins?

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Best Long-Term Performance U.S. Large Cap Growth ETFs 1.2

The long-term performance of the U.S. Large Cap Growth asset class is on par with U.S. Large Cap Blend (aka S&P 500), ± 0.25% CAGR

The oldest U.S. Large Cap Growth ETF has outperformed an S&P 500 index fund by 1.00% CAGR over the last 20 years

There are currently 52 ETFs available in the Morningstar Large Cap Growth category. 15 of these funds have been available for 10 years or longer.

U.S. Large Cap Growth vs U.S. Large Cap Blend (aka S&P 500): January 1972 – February 2019

Source: https://www.portfoliovisualizer.com/

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Best Long-Term Performance U.S. Large Cap Growth ETFs 1.1

– The oldest and most popular U.S. Large Cap Growth ETF has outperformed an S&P 500 Index Fund by 0.96% CAGR (compounded annual growth rate) over the last 19 years
– There are currently 45 ETFs available in the U.S. Large Cap Blend Morningstar Category
– Of those 45 ETFs, 15 have been available for 10 years or longer
– The top 4 ETFs in this asset class have produced returns above 12.95% CAGR over the last 10 years

US Large Cap Growth vs US Large Cap Blend: January 1972 through February 2018

Source: PortfolioVisualizer.com

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TD Ameritrade Extends Trading Hours for Some ETFs

“TD Ameritrade has extended market trading hours for 12 widely held U.S.-listed equity ETFs.”

“Retail investors who use its thinkorswim and Mobile Trader platforms can now execute limit order trades on stock ETFs such as SPY (SPDR S&P 500), EEM (iShares MSCI Emerging Markets) and QQQ (PowerShares ETF based on the Nasdaq 100 Index) 24 hours a day, five days a week, from 8 p.m. ET Sunday to 8 p.m. ET Friday.”

“In addition to the three ETFs listed above, the dozen ETFs included the 24/5 trading hours include FXI (iShares China Large Cap), GLD (SPDR Gold Shares), SLV (iShares Silver Trust), DIA (SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF), UNG (U.S. Natural Gas Fund), TLT (iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF), IWM (iShares Russell 2000), USO (U.S. Oil Fund) and SH (ProShares Short S&P 500).”

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