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Vanguard Information Technology ETF vs State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
ETF·NYSE
Vanguard Information Technology ETF VGT
$122.78
▲ 1.50%
74 / 100 AI score
vs
ETF·NYSE
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF XLK
$189.49
▲ 1.70%
74 / 100 AI score
VGT vs XLK: the verdict
How VGT and XLK compare today, and what CleaRank Financial AI makes of it.
The verdict
CleaRank Financial AI
Level on score
VGT
XLK
74/100
AI score
74/100
+24.6%
1-year change
+26.7%
23.9%
Volatility (30d, yearly)
25.3%
49.9
RSI (14-day)
49.1
The verdict
VGT and XLK score the same on CleaRank's model, 74/100 (Buy). The widest gap is momentum, where XLK is weaker: the 14-day RSI of 38.1 is in the bearish zone and the MACD line is negative.
Outlook
VGT sits between its 50-day average at $122.35 and its 200-day at $108.86. XLK sits between its 50-day average at $189.64 and its 200-day at $168.50.
Price, side by side
Both prices start at 0% on the first day of the period you pick, so the moves compare directly.
Rebased price
-6%-4%-2%0%+2%-2.7%-3.5%
Oct '26
0%+5%+10%+15%+11%+11%
Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
0%+10%+20%+30%+20%+20%
May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
-10%0%+10%+20%+30%+27%+25%
Nov '25Jan '26Mar '26Jun '26Aug '26Oct '26
-20%0%+20%+40%+60%+80%+69%+68%
Sep '24Feb '25Jul '25Dec '25May '26Oct '26
Over 1 year: VGT gained 24.6% and XLK gained 26.7%, a gap of 2.1 points in XLK's favour.
Key metrics
Size and recent performance for each.
Size and market performance
VGT
XLK
$177.9B
Size (net assets / market cap)
$127.3B
3.2M
Volume (shares, last session)
7.7M
83%
Position in 52-week range
82%
+0.3%
Price against 50-day average
-0.0%
Reading
Of the two, XLK is the cheaper fund to own. Its expense ratio is 0.08%, while VGT's is 0.09%. Put in dollars, a $10,000 holding costs $9.00 a year in VGT and $8.00 in XLK. VGT is also the bigger fund, with $177.9B in net assets compared with $127.3B for XLK.
Momentum and sentiment
The indicators behind each AI score, side by side.
Indicators side by side
VGT
XLK
74/100
AI score
74/100
49.9
RSI (14-day)
49.1
+0.3%
Price against 50-day average
-0.0%
+12.6%
Price against 200-day average
+12.2%
Technicals
Its 14-day RSI is 45.0, in the neutral zone, with the MACD line negative. XLK is in a mixed trend, trading 0.03% below its 50-day average and 12.17% above its 200-day average. Its 14-day RSI is 38.1, in the bearish zone, with the MACD line negative. VGT sits higher in its 52-week range, at 80% against 79% for XLK.
Sentiment
Over the past month VGT slipped 4.15%, but over three months it climbed 7.58%. XLK lost 6.20% across the past month and gained 4.18% over three months.
Risk and practical tips
How much each moves, how much return each has paid for that risk, and what to watch if you hold either.
Risk measures
VGT
XLK
23.9%
Volatility (30d, yearly)
25.3%
0.88
Sharpe ratio
0.86
Risk
On an average day the two funds move by much the same amount. VGT's average daily move is 1.37%, and XLK's is 1.42%.
ProTips
- For XLK, watch the 50-day SMA at $189.64 above the price and the 200-day SMA at $168.50 below it.
- Costs compound: VGT charges $9.00 a year on $10,000 and XLK $8.00.
VGT vs XLK: long-term scenarios
Simulated paths from each price history. A range of outcomes, not a forecast.
Simulated growth of $10,000
$20K$40K$60K$80K$76.4K$76.3K$27.7K$27.5K
202620282030203220342036
VGT
XLK
$10,007
Downside, 2036 (10th)
$9,941
$27,656
Base case, 2036 (median)
$27,540
$76,431
Upside, 2036 (90th)
$76,295
In the median simulated path, $10,000 in VGT grows to about $27,700 and $10,000 in XLK to about $27,500 by 2036. The paths come from each asset's own historical volatility and trend; they are statistical outcomes, not forecasts.
Trade plans for both
Entry, stop and target levels from each moving average and its volatility. Educational, not advice.
Actionable Trade Plans
Select Your Trade Bias
Risk Tolerance
Conservative
3%
Aggressive
Portfolio Value
$
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Position Size: $200 - $300 per asset
VGT
Current: $122.78
ENTRY ZONES
Conservative
$116.64
Aggressive
$122.78
RISK MANAGEMENT
STOP LOSS
$113.14
MAX LOSS
-3%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on volatility and technical support levels.
Profit Targets (Based on Conservative)
+5% from current
$128.92
+10% from current
$135.06
+15% from current
$141.20
XLK
Current: $189.49
ENTRY ZONES
Conservative
$180.02
Aggressive
$189.49
RISK MANAGEMENT
STOP LOSS
$174.62
MAX LOSS
-3%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on volatility and technical support levels.
Profit Targets (Based on Conservative)
+5% from current
$198.96
+10% from current
$208.44
+15% from current
$217.91
Calculate Your Trade
Disclaimer
The content is for educational purposes only. The verdict weighs trend, valuation and risk together. Trading involves risk of loss. Note: The AI favored VGT based on price momentum, on today's data.
VGT vs XLK: questions people ask
Answered from the figures on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has performed better over the past year, VGT or XLK?+
XLK has done better: its price rose 26.76% over the past year, while VGT rose 24.98%.
Which is cheaper to own, VGT or XLK?+
XLK is the cheaper fund to hold, with an expense ratio of 0.08% compared with 0.09% for VGT.
Which pays more income, VGT or XLK?+
XLK has the higher yield, 0.43% against 0.38% for VGT. A yield is the payout divided by the price, so it changes when either one does.
Which is riskier, VGT or XLK?+
On the risk measures we track, the two funds look similar. VGT's average daily move is 1.37%, and XLK's is 1.42%.
Which has stronger momentum right now, VGT or XLK?+
VGT has the higher 14-day RSI, 45.0 (neutral) against 38.1 (bearish) for XLK. Both MACD lines are negative. Readings above 70 or below 30 mark stretched momentum.
Which fund is larger, VGT or XLK?+
VGT is the bigger fund, with $177.9B in net assets against $127.3B for XLK.
Which is closer to its 52-week high, VGT or XLK?+
VGT is closer: it trades 7.44% below its 52-week high of $130.66, against 8.09% below $203.25 for XLK.
Are VGT and XLK in an uptrend?+
XLK is in a mixed trend, trading 0.03% below its 50-day average and 10.86% above its 200-day.