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Big tech has dominated the markets, but with tariffs and market uncertainty, what should investors do with the sector now? Ivana Delevska, Spear Invest Founder and CIO, joins Wealth to give some tips on investing in the tech space right now.

The exemption of smartphones, computers, and electronics from tariffs is positive for tech stocks, making IYW a strong investment choice. IYW, despite its higher expense ratio, outperforms peers due to its unique inclusion of communication stocks like META and GOOGL. Recent tariff exemptions reduce Apple's cost burden significantly, alleviating risks and making IYW less risky and more attractive.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market, the iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/15/2000.

IYW is a solid ETF that, despite its 0.39% expense ratio, has delivered strong performance over time compared to its peers. Based on the assumption of no fundamental deterioration, rather, a mean reversion, I've estimated what could be considered acceptable bottom values by the market. Considering the current EPS growth outlook for the tech sector, I believe we may have reached a bottom zone.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market, the iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/15/2000.

With the AI race intensifying, concerns about AI monetization by U.S. tech giants are emerging fast.

I have a hold rating on IYW due to its premium valuation and high earnings quality, despite mixed technical signals and potential near-term volatility. Information Technology is the stock market's earnings growth engine, with a forecasted 22.9% growth rate for 2025, significantly above the S&P 500's 14.8%. IYW's top three holdings (AAPL, NVDA, MSFT) represent 45% of the portfolio, posing concentration risk but also potential alpha.

The tech sector's strong earnings growth and favorable macroeconomic trends make iShares U.S. Technology ETF a promising investment for 2025, despite high valuations. IYW's concentrated portfolio in mega-cap stocks like Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA positions it to capitalize on tech-driven rallies and market-beating returns. The ETF's diversified holdings in mid and small caps, combined with its low expense ratio and strong liquidity, enhance its growth potential.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market, the iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/15/2000.

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