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Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

XLK tracks an index of S&P 500 technology stocks.

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

SPDR S&P Retail ETF

The fourth quarter earnings reporting cycle is ongoing. Though investors' top focus remains on bottom line during an earnings reason, top line probably tells you more about the inherent strength of a company.

5 Sector ETFs to Play for Revenue Growth in Q4

Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF

iShares U.S. Technology ETF

Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF

Vanguard Information Technology ETF

Apple returned to quarterly sales growth after four straight quarters of declines. However, a decline in China sales pulled down the stock.

Apple Returns to Revenue Growth: 5 ETFs in Focus

Apple has reasonable chances to beat earnings estimates and saw a positive earnings estimate revision activity, which is generally a precursor to an earnings beat.

Apple Appears Poised for an Earnings Suprise: ETFs in Focus

iShares Global Tech ETF

Microsoft (MSFT) posted the highest profit growth in more than two years and the strongest revenue growth since 2022.

AI Drives Microsoft's Q2 Earnings: Top ETF Picks

iShares Transportation Average ETF

WisdomTree Bloomberg US Dollar Bullish Fund

Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund

Fidelity MSCI Telecommunication Services Index ETF

First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF

iShares Global Telecom ETF

Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund

This week is packed with more than 100 corporate earnings, a Federal Reserve policy meeting and the job report data that may dictate the next moves for the stock market's rally.

ETFs to Watch This Earnings-Packed Week

The Technology Select Sector ETF has appreciated by over 20% since my last bullish publication and now trades at a little over $200. This time, my positive forecast on the tech ETF is based on top-holding Microsoft and other software plays likely to benefit from AI moving towards the exploitation or usage phase. XLK is undervalued compared to Microsoft and Nvidia, presenting a potential target price of roughly $223.

XLK ETF: A Better Way To Invest In Microsoft But Volatility Comes First

Tech stocks have outpaced all other S&P 500 sectors in the past three months as AI fervor continues to permeate markets. The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF could feature some volatility due to upcoming mega-cap tech earnings this week. XLK has a concentrated portfolio, with over 40% of the fund invested in Microsoft and Apple, and seasonal trends turn a bit softer over the coming weeks.

XLK: Prepare For Volatility As Mega-Cap Tech Earnings Take Center Stage

iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF

Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF

Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF

The S&P 500 has been hovering around an all-time high. The chart indicates that, on average, investments made at record highs tend to perform better over the next five years, as quoted on Yahoo Finance.

Tech Leads S&P 500 to Highs: Does Further Rally Await ETFs?

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Vanguard Growth ETF

Investing directly in the tech sector is a big bet on Apple, Microsoft, and the semiconductor industry. The Vanguard Growth ETF includes top growth stocks from a variety of sectors, not just tech.

The Tech Sector Just Hit an All-Time High. Here Are 3 Tech-Heavy ETFs to Buy in 2024.

VanEck Vectors Retail ETF

Vanguard Utilities ETF

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

The S&P 500 earnings is expected to rise 0.2% in Q4 of 2023 over 2.2% revenue growth, per Earnings Trend issued on Jan 17, 2024.

5 Sector ETF to Win in Q4 Earnings Season

Microsoft (MSFT) overtook Apple (AAPL) as the world's most valuable company, with a market valuation of $2.888 trillion. The solid performance is expected to continue going into Q4 earnings, given its solid growth prospects.

Microsoft Tops Apple Ahead of Q4 Earnings: 5 ETFs to Invest

Microsoft (MSFT) has emerged as the most valuable publicly traded company in the United States at the close of Friday's trading session, surpassing Apple (AAPL).

ETFs In Focus as Microsoft Tops Apple as Most Valuable Public Company

First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund

After a prolonged downturn, the personal computer (PC) market witnessed a modest recovery in the fourth quarter of 2023.

5 Technology ETFs to Buy on a Rebound in PC Sales

The competition between Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT) for the title of the world's most valuable company has become severe once again. Apple's market value has decreased to $2.87 trillion while Microsoft is trading at nearly $2.84 trillion.

Microsoft & Apple in Tug-Of-War: ETFs in Focus

Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF

There has been a deceleration in the earnings outlook in recent months, with negative revisions for several key sectors since the start of the fourth quarter.

5 Sector ETFs to Bet on Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund NYSEARCA: XLV, which has both growth and defensive characteristics, was the leader in the first week of the year. Top sector performers included Moderna Inc. NASDAQ: MRNA, Merck & Co., Inc. NYSE: MRK and Viatris Inc. NASDAQ: VTRS.

Are defensive sectors ready to outshine growth in 2024?

ARK Innovation ETF

VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF

Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF

Manager Directed Portfolios - iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF

Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF

SPDR S&P China ETF

iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

Kraneshares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF

AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF

Wisdomtree US Quality Growth Fund

Invesco QQQ

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

SPDR S&P Biotech ETF

Hello! This is MarketWatch reporter Isabel Wang bringing you this week's ETF Wrap. In this week's edition, we look at ETF strategies that have exploded in popularity in 2023, and whether they will continue to gain momentum in the year ahead.

These ETF strategies were big winners in 2023. Here's where one CFRA analyst sees them going next year.

The New Year is almost upon us and, with it, the next earnings reporting cycle. The calendar Q1/fiscal Q4 cycle is expected to bring another quarter of growth for the S&P 500 NYSEARCA: SPY and may set it up for big gains in 2023.

What to expect from the Q1 earnings reporting cycle

Tech stocks have been performing well, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR® Fund ETF up 11% since September, outperforming the S&P 500. Short-term caution is advised, as the current setup resembles that of last July, indicating a potential pullback. Seasonality suggests that tech stocks may continue to outperform in the next three months, but December is historically weak for the sector.

XLK: Tech Still The Sector To Own, But Patience May Equal Profits

The stock market's resurgence into year-end has been a microcosm of this year. Let's just say that it has been a very bullish strong year for the markets.

S&P 500 Sector Leaders: Technology (XLK) and Financials (XLF)

These sectors seem expensive, but have historically outperformed during a bull market. Just two stocks hold significant weights in each of these sectors, respectively.

These Stock Market Sectors Dominated in 2023. Is There More Room to Run in 2024?

Technology stocks and ETFs have been on a two-decade-long bull run. With the pace of innovation quickening, the sector is likely to continue to outperform in the years ahead.

Is the Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund the Best Tech ETF?

Invesco BulletShares 2030 Corporate Bond ETF

SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust

AXS Astoria Real Assets ETF

Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares

Astoria US Quality Kings Etf

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Technology ETF

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Yet many people seem comfortable with a portfolio for 2024 that looks a lot like 2023.

Positioning Your Portfolio for a New Market Cycle

Per Wedbush analyst Ives, Apple is well-positioned for a strong year ahead. This optimism is based on the company's flourishing iPhone business and the onset of a new tech bull market.

Time for Apple ETFs on Optimism for Holiday Season & Beyond?

XLK is a 25-year old product that offers coverage to the tech component of the S&P 500. We measure XLK's qualities versus its larger and more diversified peer VGT. We touch upon a range of other positive and negative factors that drive our neutral stance on XLK.

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