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IYW tracks the Russell 1000, a key tech market ETF, still among the fastest-growing segments for 2025–26. However, I am shifting my rating on IYW from BUY to HOLD due to current overvaluation relative to expected growth. This doesn't mean tech is less attractive, only that valuations exceed even strong EPS growth expectations.

The earnings season and the momentum in the economy have led the tech sector higher again, driven by strong industry players like Microsoft  ( NASDAQ:MSFT ) and NVIDIA  ( NASDAQ:NVDA ).

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 15, 2000.

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NVDA's surge past a $4T market cap spotlights AI's explosive growth and the ETFs riding this tech-fueled momentum.

Most of us would love to have portfolios featuring some great growth stocks, right? Why have your portfolio growing at an average pace when it might grow at an above-average rate?

NVIDIA's $4T milestone sparks a tech rally, sending major ETFs like XLK, VGT and SMH to fresh all-time highs.

From crypto to defense, key sectors show strength as the S&P 500 rallies 25% in H1 2025 after early volatility.

IYW is well-positioned for strong gains in 2025 as geopolitical risks and tariffs fade, and tech sector earnings momentum accelerates. AI-driven demand, robust software and hardware growth, and a positive earnings outlook are key catalysts for IYW's continued outperformance. IYW's portfolio, led by Microsoft, NVIDIA, Meta, and Alphabet, is outperforming peers thanks to concentrated exposure to high-growth tech leaders.

SoftBank's $1T Arizona AI proposal and Trump's AI push, fuel ETF opportunities across AI, tech and uranium sectors.