iShares Dow Jones U.S. Technology Sector Index Fund is an exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The Fund's objective seeks investment results that correspond to the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Technology Sector Index. The Fund will concentrate its investments in the technology sector of the U.S. market to approximately the same extent the Index is so concentrated.

Performance

TODAY	1 DAY	5 DAY	10 DAY	1 MO	3 MO	6 MO	1 YR	2 YR	5 YR
-1.2%	-1.2%	0.7%	0.7%	8.7%	6.1%	11.3%	9.6%	16.8%	35.5%

Technical

ALPHA	BETA	R2	STD DEV
0.0021	1.056	0.828	0.063

• A Technology ETF for Cyclical Sector Rotation

  05-06-2013 03:30 PM by Tom Lydon

  ETF Spotlight on the iShares Dow Jones U.S. Technology Sector Index Fund (NYSEArca: IYW), part of an ongoing series. Assets: $1.87 billion. Objective: The iShares Dow Jones U.S. Technology Sector Index Fund tries to reflect the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Technology I...

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• Morningstar Picks Four Bargains in Sector ETFs

  04-01-2013 06:33 AM by Tom Lydon

  As we continue to ride the rally, stocks are looking fairly valued. Nevertheless, the markets are not perfectly efficient, and investors can still find some relatively cheap exchange traded fund bargain picks. ETFs have to disclose holdings every day, which has allowed one inv...

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• iShares: Tech ETFs to Access Overseas Growth

  11-19-2012 04:09 PM by Tom Lydon

  Considering the lower economic growth rates in the U.S., stock exchange traded funds that hold companies with overseas exposure, such as the technology sector, will be in the best position to grow in the coming years, according to iShares analysts. While the U.S. will eke out ...

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• Equal-Weight Tech ETFs if You're Shy About Apple

  10-12-2012 03:03 PM by Tom Lydon

  Apple (NasdaqGS: AAPL), a major holding in technology exchange traded funds, is down more than 3% this week. If you're shy about Apple's dominant effect on an investment portfolio, equal-weight tech ETFs provide a more balanced approach to the sector. Apple shares were down 1....

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• Nasdaq, Tech ETFs Capitalize on Apple Brand

  10-05-2012 08:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The rapid growth in Apple (NasdaqGS: AAPL) value has helped pull technology exchange traded funds higher as the single security is the largest holding in most tech-oriented funds. The Apple brand is now the second most recognizable in the world. Apple is now worth about $76 bi...

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• Nasdaq ETFs Key on Apple, iPhone 5

  09-10-2012 02:50 PM by Tom Lydon

  Never mind what the Federal Reserve has in store for the economy -- techies and technology exchange traded fund observers are waiting on the next big Apple (NasdaqGS: AAPL) iPhone launch. Apple dominates many ETFs tracking Nasdaq-listed stocks and the tech sector. The stock is...

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• Apple-Samsung Battle Felt in ETFs

  08-30-2012 03:23 PM by Tom Lydon

  The verdict for Samsung to pay Apple (NasdaqGS: APPL) over $1 billion in damages in a recent patent trial has not taken the exchange traded fund iShares MSCI South Korea (NYSEArca:EWY) down far. The $2.63 billion fund is one of the largest single-country funds trading and allocat...

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• Tech ETFs Wait on Apple Earnings

  07-24-2012 04:05 PM by Tom Lydon

  Update: Apple Earnings miss expectations, $9.32 earnings per share versus $10.37 per share; revenue is $35 billion versus the expected $37.22 billion. With earnings season in full swing, technology sector exchange traded funds are waiting on the after hours earnings report fro...

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• Tom Lydon, Chuck Jaffe Talk ETF of the Week: Technology

  06-28-2012 02:57 PM by Tom Lydon

  Click here to listen. I do the "ETF of the Week" for MarketWatch every Thursday on Chuck Jaffe's MoneyLife Show where I highlight big movers and disappointments within the exchange traded fund market. This time, I highlighted the iShares Dow Jones U.S. Technology Sector I...

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• Tech ETFs and the Apple Effect

  05-24-2012 08:02 AM by Tom Lydon

  The recent correction in Apple (NasdaqGS: AAPL) has led many investors to wonder if the top has been set at $644 per share as of April 10. Technology exchange traded funds are a useful tool to gain diversified exposure to the sector and capture any rally in Apple. "Tech firms ...

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• How Apple's Huge Market Cap Impacts ETFs

  04-10-2012 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Technology sector exchange traded funds have all benefited from the lift in Apple (NasdaqGS: AAPL) as this stock has become the biggest by market capitalization on the globe. Every tech ETFs holds Apple to some degree, giving an example of how important it is to know what stocks ...

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• Best ETFs for Sectors in 2012

  04-03-2012 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The S&P 500 had its best first quarter since 1998, gaining 12% over the past three months. Is this a sign that investor confidence is back as analysts are raising earnings profits, and various sector exchange traded funds are rallying? "The generally positive results from ...

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• Technology ETFs with Big Positions in Apple

  03-12-2012 10:37 AM by John Spence

  Apple's (NasdaqGS: AAPL) market cap has grown so large that the stock accounts for more than 20% of some exchange traded funds tracking the technology sector. For example, Apple alone represents 20.1% of iShares Dow Jones US Technology (NYSEArca: IYW), which holds about $1.6 b...

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• Tech ETFs to Consider as Apple Breaks $500

  02-13-2012 12:30 PM by Tom Lydon

  Technology exchange traded funds are once again receiving a boost from Apple (NasdaqGS: AAPL) shares, which broke through $500 on Monday. The technology sector represents innovation and economic growth for investors, and has been able to outpace the S&P 500 in 2012. As the...

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• ETF Chart of the Day: Technology

  12-19-2011 10:12 AM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial

  Last week we saw huge trading volume in a technology exchange traded fund, XLK (Technology Select Sector SPDR), before the ETF lost some luster to finish the week from a performance standpoint. Approximately 60 million shares traded in XLK last Monday, versus average daily tradin...

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• ETF Chart of the Day: Technology Sector

  11-09-2011 09:55 AM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial

  We have spent some time speaking about the SPX (S&P 500 Index) challenging its 200-day moving average recently as well as approaching near term highs (1292.66 was briefly touched 9 trading sessions ago). [S&P 500 ETFs Testing 200-Day Average] However, even with this re...

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• Apple Rally Above $400 Helps Keep Nasdaq ETF Afloat

  10-13-2011 12:38 PM by Tom Lydon

  Apple (NasdaqGS: AAPL) shares continued to rally Thursday despite losses for the major U.S. stock indicators. An exchange traded fund indexed to the Nasdaq-100 that counts Apple as its top holding was in the green Thursday along with the tech stock. Apple iPhone 4S will be un...

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• Tech ETFs Flat with Hewlett-Packard, Yahoo in Focus

  07-29-2011 02:36 PM by Tom Lydon

  Tech sector stocks and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) were weighed down by losses from Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ) and Yahoo Inc. (NasdaqGS: YHOO). Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEArca: XLK) was down 0.38%, PowerShares QQQ (NasdaqGM: QQQ) was up 0.05% and iSh...

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• Intel, Microsoft Earnings on Tap for Tech ETFs

  07-20-2011 10:44 AM by Tom Lydon

  Blowout quarterly earnings lifted Apple (NasdaqGS: AAPL) shares Wednesday but weren't enough to put tech-sector exchange traded funds in the green. Next up after Apple and IBM (NYSE: IBM) earnings are Intel (NasdaqGS: INTC) and Microsoft (NasdaqGS: MSFT). Intel is expected to ...

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• Nasdaq-100 ETF Looks to Google Results for Turnaround

  07-14-2011 03:01 PM by Tom Lydon

  Weakness in technology stocks caused PowerShares QQQ (NasdaqGM: QQQ) to lag the broader market Thursday with a 1% decline in the final hour of U.S. trading. Netflix (NasdaqGS: NFLX) shares were down nearly 4% as investors questioned the company's recent price increase. The lea...

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• Stock ETFs Lower as Traders Eye Greece, Pandora IPO

  06-15-2011 09:35 AM by Tom Lydon

  Stock exchange traded funds fell sharply Wednesday morning after the previous day's rally as investors focused their attention on violent protests in Greece and Pandora Media's (NYSE: P) initial public offering. The dollar jumped Wednesday while the Dow shed over 100 points as...

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• Tech ETFs: Nokia and Microsoft Shares Fall As Rumors Are Squashed

  06-01-2011 03:06 PM by Tom Lydon

  Nokia Corporation (NYSE: NOK) shares surged in early trading on a specious statement while technology sector exchange traded funds (ETFs) are being battered by broad sell-off orders. On Wednesday, website Boy Genius spuriously reported that according to industry insider Eldar ...

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• Tech ETFs Hit by Hewlett-Packard Outlook, Leaked Memo

  05-17-2011 08:30 AM by John Spence

  Technology exchange traded funds felt a headwind Tuesday from Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ), which saw its shares fall 5% before the open as the company lowered its full-year outlook partly due to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Late Monday there were reports of a leaked me...

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• Cisco to Set Pace in Tech, Nasdaq ETFs

  05-11-2011 07:25 AM by John Spence

  Quarterly earnings expected Wednesday from Cisco (NasdaqGS: CSCO) will set the tone in exchange traded funds tracking technology and Nasdaq-listed stocks the rest of the week. Cisco is slated to announce fiscal third-quarter results after the closing bell. Wall Street analysts...

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• Microsoft, PC Woes Slap Tech ETFs

  04-29-2011 09:13 AM by John Spence

  A 4% decline in Microsoft (NasdaqGS: MSFT) shares and concerns over personal computer sales took a bite out of technology exchange traded funds (ETFs) heading into the weekend. Microsoft's Windows sales were less than Wall Street had forecast. The tech giant reported quarterly...

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• Google to Drag on Tech ETFs

  04-15-2011 03:30 AM by Tom Lydon

  Google (NasdaqGS: GOOG) shares were set to weigh on technology and Internet exchange traded funds (ETFs) on Friday. The stock was down more than 5% before the bell after the company reported weaker-than-expected quarterly results. Google's profit and revenue increased, but inv...

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• Tech ETFs: Are Valuations Running Out Of Hand?

  03-29-2011 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Technology exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading higher as market optimism over up-and-coming social networking sites help lift valuations, but some observers think the hyped-up values are becoming a cause for concern. Evelyn M. Rusli and Verne G. Kopytoff for The New York ...

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• Inflation: ETF Sectors That May Have Beat The Odds...For Now

  03-21-2011 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The debate is on as to whether or not inflation is here. As prices on consumer products increased 0.4% in January and by 1.6% since the beginning of 2010, the "I" word is real. But there are some areas that are fighting off inflation and could affect investments and exchange trad...

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• Sector ETFs to Play the State of the Union Address

  01-26-2011 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  In his State of the Union address Tuesday, President Barack Obama touched upon the major problems that have crippled our nation and offered an essential directive to invest in our future. If Obama's proposals become actualities, something that's not necessarily a certainty, then ...

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• ETFs and Apple: Why It Matters

  01-22-2011 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Whether you own technology exchange traded funds (ETFs) or not, what happens to Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) in all likelihood affects you. Many investors are "secret owners" of Apple stock. That is, it's so ubiquitous you may not even realize you not only own it, but own a significan...

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• Financial ETFs Sink Following Earnings

  01-19-2011 08:30 AM by Tom Lydon

  ETFs wobbled mostly lower on Wednesday after Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) reported a sharp earnings drop and housing data proved mixed, denting cheer over strong financial results from Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and IBM (NYSE: IBM). Builders started work on fewer homes and apartments l...

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• Tech ETFs Poised to Power Up

  01-11-2011 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The technology sector is getting warmer as we write. This notoriously fickle sector might be best accessed in exchange traded fund (ETF) form as it grows. After a lull, tech is hot once again. Here are just a few of the reasons: Companies simply haven't been spending...unt...

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• Tech ETFs to Watch as Consumer Electronics Show Kicks Off

  01-06-2011 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  In Las Vegas, techies are congregating at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) where technology firms present shiny new gadgets. Technology exchange traded funds (ETFs) have enormous potential to move if the news coming out of the show is earth-shattering enough. Here are some ...

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• Take a Bite Out of Apple With These ETFs

  12-16-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  These days, Apple seems to be king of the hill. Here are a few reasons why you might want to consider exchange traded funds (ETFs) that give a large chunk of their wait to this seemingly unstoppable tech giant. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is dishing out smash-hit products like the i...

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• Tech ETF Clues in IBM's Earnings Report

  10-20-2010 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  For the tech sector and exchange traded funds (ETFs), earnings season has been a solid one so far. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is not the only company that posted strong earnings growth based on the massive popularity of the iPhone. Yahoo (NASDAQ: YHOO) chipped in with earnings in li...

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• Finding Values in Tech ETFs

  10-13-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Technology exchange traded funds (ETFs) are in positive territory year-to-date, but there may be an opportunity lurking. Some of them are still off their 2007 highs by double digits. Lee Ainslie of Maverick Capital Management sees tech stocks as cheap. Ainslie believes that a ...

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• Telecom and Tech ETFs Work As a Team

  10-11-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  If you've been viewing telecommunications and technology exchange traded funds (ETFs) as separate investments, it might be time to consider how they can work together. Telecom is a dividend play, making it appealing for investors looking for an alternative to the bond stampede...

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• Tech ETFs Power Up

  09-30-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  After some hiccups not too long ago, technology exchange traded funds (ETFs) appear to have shaken off the fever and are once again ready for action. When it comes to smaller tech players, however, use caution. Sentiment can be fickle, especially when it comes to some of the le...

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• Tech ETFs: Sentiment Turns on a Microchip

  09-17-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  It wasn't long ago (as recently as a few days ago, in fact) that analysts and the markets were feeling mighty bearish about tech exchange traded funds (ETFs). This morning, sentiment has seemingly turned on a microchip. Take a look: Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL), a huge business s...

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• Why Tech ETFs Are Down...But Not Out

  09-14-2010 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Once the darling of the global economy, technology exchange traded funds (ETFs) and the sector at large have fallen out of favor. The tech sector is more unpopular than it's been in years. So unpopular, in fact, that one analysts noted that tech shares have dropped to their lo...

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• Tech ETFs to Skip If You're Bearish Like Cisco

  08-13-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  A cautious outlook from the technology sector's networking-equipment giant and industry bellwether didn't assuage investors about the economic future, sending tech stocks and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) downward.  It's a turn of events for a sector that contributed to mu...

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• Apple, IBM: Mixed News for Tech ETFs

  07-20-2010 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Monday kicked off earnings week for a slew of tech companies. Despite the tech sector's generally poor market performance this year, some experts think technology will be a bright spot in these tough times. If so, it will be important to keep an eye out for related exchange trade...

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• Goldman and IBM Earnings Disappoint, ETFs Sink

  07-20-2010 08:30 AM by Tom Lydon

  Weak earnings reports from Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) coupled with another round of bad news from the real estate sector sent Treasury and gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) higher in early trading. The top ETF in early trading is SPDR Metals & Mining (NYS...

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• 6 Reasons to Consider Technology ETFs

  07-14-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Global economies may be faltering on their way to recovery, but the technology sector has kept its pace, showing high sales numbers on increased demand. As companies unveil their quarterly financial results this week, tech stocks and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) may start...

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• Technology ETFs: Can the New iPhone Save Them?

  06-09-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) wobbled early this week as investors refrained from investing in riskier technology stocks on fears of possibly weaker global economic growth. Maybe the new shiny smartphone may distract investors from all the bleak news? On Tuesday...

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• 5 Tech ETFs for the Intensifying Apple-Microsoft Battle

  05-27-2010 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Microsoft has been the face of technology since the computer became personal. But today, Apple overthrew Microsoft's throne as the most valuable technology company in the entire world. Good thing is, you don't have to choose sides: you can own both in one exchange traded fund (ET...

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• Technology ETFs: Over, Equal or Underweight?

  05-10-2010 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Technology stocks took a beating last week as investors took profits and sought safety from the turmoil in global markets. What we'd all like to know now is whether the sell-off has made technology exchange traded funds (ETFs) a bargain. The Nasdaq - one of the best-performing...

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• Strong Earnings from Tech Giants and Banks Propel ETFs Upward

  04-21-2010 08:30 AM by Tom Lydon

  Street-blasting earnings from Apple, Yahoo, McDonald's and Boeing are powering exchange traded funds (ETFs) early today. Meanwhile, Wall Street's biggest banks delivered earnings results amid stepped-up scrutiny from regulators. Two tech giants were market superstars in the f...

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• Can Telecom ETFs Tweet Their Way to Success?

  04-13-2010 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Boy, do we love sending text messages, telling the world where we are on FourSquare and Tweeting what we had for breakfast. A recent report conducted by comScore Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR) might have some clues about what's next for telecom exchange traded funds (ETFs). The comScore...

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• ETFs to Access the Technology Sector Boom

  03-18-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The technology sector, along with related exchange traded funds (ETFs), plowed through the economic recovery with force. Tech companies are showing strong fundamentals and investors who were dramatized by the last tech bust shouldn't be too cautious of this new tech sector boom. ...

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• Why Tech ETFs May Keep Leading in 2010

  03-11-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The technology sector has been viewed in recent months as one that will lead the way out of the recession. The performance of tech exchange traded funds (ETFs) and the sentiment of analysts puts an exclamation point on the sentiment. Dr. Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research believes...

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• Technology ETFs: A Way to Avoid the Guesswork

  02-19-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The technology sector is blurring the lines: Apple is getting into the e-reader business, Google has phones and Microsoft is charging ahead in its quest for search engine dominance. Just try to pick a winner. Or save yourself a headache and own them all in a technology exchange ...

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• What's Stirring Bullish Feelings Toward the Tech Sector's ETFs?

  02-11-2010 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Technology giants are bullish about the future outlook of the technology sector. A growing market for technology goods may power technology-related exchange traded funds (ETFs). U.K. bluetooth specialist CSR PLC remains bullish on prospects for the wireless technology market; ...

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• How to Play Apple and Other Tech Earnings With ETFs

  01-25-2010 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  It's official: We love our iPhones and MacBooks. That love helped propel Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) to its most profitable quarter ever last year as big sales led to an almost 50% jump in net income. As other tech giants line up to announce earnings, watch those related exchange trade...

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• Technology ETFs Getting Power from Consumer Spending

  01-01-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Worldwide, the number of computers per person is predicted to rise. While it's nice to get a shiny, new computer, the news is of greater interest to technology exchange traded fund (ETF) investors. North America forecast set to have the highest rate of personal computers per ...

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• Stocks, ETFs Rise After Strong Housing Data

  12-22-2009 10:00 AM by cecilpendicamp21

  Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are higher this morning after a couple of economic reports showed that existing home sales were stronger than expected, corporate inventories were lower and third-quarter GDP was revised downward.  The U.S. economy expanded at a slower r...

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• 6 Technology ETFs and Companies to Watch in 2010

  12-14-2009 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Now that we're in the homestretch of 2009, it's time to look ahead to 2010. The technology sector was a standout during the recession and exchange traded funds (ETFs) could offer a wealth of opportunities in the coming year. The technology sector is expected to rise above man...

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• Midday Market Update: Stocks Weaker After Third Quarter GDP Report

  11-24-2009 10:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Data showing that the U.S. economy grew at a slower rate than previously reported sent both stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) moderately lower this morning. This morning's report muddied the waters a bit for those investors looking for a strong V-shaped recovery. T...

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• 6 ETFs to Consider in a Recovery

  11-13-2009 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Despite elevated unemployment levels, the economy appears to be in recovery mode which could be beneficial for certain exchange traded funds (ETFs). But which areas are poised to benefit the most? Two sectors that have performed well over the past year and are poised to conti...

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• Midday Market Update: Ho-Hum Reaction to Jobless Numbers

  11-12-2009 10:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are slightly in negative territory after a few days of modest gains. Traders appear to be blase about encouraging economic reports concerning unemployment numbers. The Labor Department reported that new claims for unemployment fell to t...

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• 4 ETFs to Play the Battle of the Smartphones

  11-02-2009 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The smartphone industry is facing a round of stiff competition. While individual companies fight it out, technology exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be poised to benefit from the battle. Apple's (NasdaqGS: AAPL) iPhone may be threatened by Motorola's (NYSE: MOT) Droid, a sma...

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• What Gives Technology ETFs Their Power?

  10-15-2009 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Strong third-quarter earnings reports given by leading technology companies this far may prove to be a strong sign of recovery in technology-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) and the economy as a whole. Recent gains in the technology sector are attributed to improved result...

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• Midday Market Update: Will the Dow Top 10,000?

  10-14-2009 10:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Strong earnings reports from some major players in their respective sectors has the Dow Jones Industrial Average breathing down the neck of the psychologically important 10,000-point mark. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is one of the first banks up to report third-quart...

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• Midday Market Update: Stocks, ETFs Respond to Improved Figures

  10-08-2009 10:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are enjoying a push this morning from a better-than-expected report from the retail sector. September retail sales rose 0.6%, better than what analysts had expected. Retailers have been hurting for more than a year now as consumers have...

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• How 'Smart Grid' Plans Could Power Up Technology ETFs

  10-03-2009 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The nation's ambitious "Smart Grid" program is in its incipient stages but the potential windfall for technology giants, along with technology exchange traded funds (ETFs), could be great. Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO), IBM (NYSE: IBM), AT&T (NYSE: T), Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) ...

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• Technology ETFs Are Hot; Will They Stay That Way?

  09-17-2009 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Technology has always been a way for consumers to simplify and improve their lives through new innovation, and investing in the sector through exchange traded funds (ETFs) is a great way to gain exposure to these changes.  Technology continues to be a hot topic with investors...

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• Why The Technology Sector Is On The Up And Up

  08-28-2009 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  As the pace of innovation quickens each year, the technology sector becomes increasingly appealing to investors. But how do you choose the best of the best? Exchange traded funds (ETFs) can help alleviate some of the risks of single-company investing. The technology sector is ...

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• What Yahoo, Microsoft Alliance Means for Tech ETFs

  08-03-2009 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  One of the most potentially significant deals in internet history has gone down between Yahoo and Microsoft. But what it will mean for exchange traded funds (ETFs) and shares in those companies is up in the air. Microsoft (MSFT) and Yahoo (YHOO) have reached a 10-year web se...

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• 5 ETFs That Have Done a 180 From 2008

  07-10-2009 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  In 2008, most exchange traded funds (ETFs) took a beating to some degree or another. In 2009, the economy is still limping along, but some of last year's most beaten-down have been crawling their way back with impressive results. Here are five of them. Note that this isn't a com...

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• Are Telecom ETFs As Attractive as Smartphones?

  06-10-2009 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  As technology continues to wow consumers, investors are utilizing the sectors stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) to fatten up their portfolios. At its annual developer's conference, Apple (AAPL) announced that it will be shredding the price of one of its existing iPhone...

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• Microsoft vs. Google: Will Tech ETFs Come Out On Top?

  05-28-2009 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Call it a "Clash of the Titans." A heated battle for search engine dominance will only leave one company victorious, but the technology sector and related exchange trade funds (ETFs) may be the ultimate winners from the flurry of activity. Microsoft (MSFT) has been testing its...

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• Midday Market Update: Markets Fluctuate on a Vague Future

  04-15-2009 10:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) fluctuate in morning trading on good news from the consumer staples sector, weak performance from the technology industry and an overall belief that the economy is still struggling. In an attempt to restore confidence in the financ...

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• What's Giving the Tech ETFs a Spark?

  04-13-2009 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  As the global recession has hurt every aspect of the economy, some sectors are thinking outside of the box to gain a competitive advantage and boost the market value of their stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Sony (SNE) has recently been in talks with Google (GOOG) to ...

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• Midday Market Update: Markets Down on Employment Worries

  04-03-2009 10:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have pulled back on more economic worries that rises in the U.S. unemployment rate will thwart government efforts to stimulate growth. The unemployment rate has hit a 25-year high, increasing to 8.5%, up from 8.1% in February. The ...

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• How Obama's Plan Can Stimulate Tech ETFs

  01-26-2009 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  President Barack Obama is constructing a new stimulus plan, extracting the old-fashioned method of creating jobs through public works, but another sector and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs) could benefit, too. New Twist on Old-Fashioned Projects. The new package will...

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• Midday Market Update: Why Tech, ETFs Can't Dodge Slowdown

  01-22-2009 10:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Microsoft (MSFT) is attempting their first round of layoffs, cutting 5% of their workforce, in an effort to rebound their shares and related exchange traded funds(ETF) in the coming year. This is a first for this computer and software powerhouse, proving the economy is affecting ...

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• After Apple and Earnings, Where Do Tech ETFs Go From Here?

  01-16-2009 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The technology sector and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs) are demoralized by ill tidings in some of the industry's top firms. Dismal Numbers. The world's largest chip maker, Intel Corp. (INTC), reported a 23% drop in fourth-quarter revenue to $8.2 billion, and on Thur...

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• What's Chipping Away at Technology ETFs?

  01-07-2009 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Intel Corp., the world's largest chipmaker, has lowered their fourth quarter outlook and dampened hopes within the technology sector and related exchange traded funds (ETFs). The corporation said Wednesday that it would miss its revenue projection by about $500 million, a sign...

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• 10 Reasons Why You're Better Off With ETFs

  12-18-2008 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  In a year full of unpleasant surprises, heavy losses and wounded portfolios, the scandal surrounding Bernard Madoff has taken the cake. What's more, he's not only managed to make all the other events on Wall Street look good this year, but he's also bolstered the case for exchang...

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• Sluggish Growth Leaves Tech ETFs Listless

  11-18-2008 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The impact of global slowdown resulted in businesses cutting back, which ultimately resulted in a decline in technology stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Within the past few weeks, orders for business and consumer tech products have crumbled away, which led technology c...

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• Reports: Rescue Plan for Economy, ETFs, Markets Is Near

  09-25-2008 10:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Lawmakers are working fast and furious to craft a rescue plan that will save the economy, our beat-up stock markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) - at least, that's the hope. Reports are that a deal is close, but there is still haggling taking place over a few of the larger...

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• Tech ETFs Offer No Shelter In Volatility

  09-22-2008 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Technology has not gotten any breaks from the Wall Street meltdown, and it appears there will be no shelter here from any crisis. Technology stocks were once considered  a safe haven from the financial sector, but this time around, the credit crisis is taking no prisoners. Aar...

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Number of Holdings: 136

%	Ticker	Name	Sector	Market Cap	Country
16.1%	AAPL	Apple Inc	Technology	422373280000	United States
10.1%	MSFT	Microsoft Corp	Technology	279678560000	United States
9.2%	GOOG	Google Inc	Telecommunications	279940090000	United States
8.5%	IBM	International Busine...	Technology	226759530000	United States
5.2%	CSCO	Cisco Systems Inc	Telecommunications	111065020000	United States
5.0%	ORCL	Oracle Corp	Technology	157241770000	United States
4.8%	INTC	Intel Corp	Technology	119105160000	United States
4.6%	QCOM	QUALCOMM Inc	Telecommunications	110184060000	United States
2.1%	EMC	EMC Corp/MA	Technology	49117640000	United States
1.7%	TXN	Texas Instruments In...	Technology	41049800000	United States

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