Vanguard Information Tech ETF (ARCA: VGT)

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Vanguard Information Tech ETF

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The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Index/Information Technology 25/50, an index made up of stocks of large, mid-size, and small U.S. companies within the information technology sector, as classified under the Global Industry Classification Standard. The Advisor attempts to replicate the target index by seeking to invest all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the index, in order to hold each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the index. It is non-diversified.

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Oracle Corp.

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Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF

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알파벳(NASDAQ:GOOGL)의 법적인 문제는 적어도 빅테크 ETF에 투자하는 투자자들에게는 더 걱정스러운 일이 되었다. 미국 법무부가 구글의 역사적인 반독점 재판 패배 이후 구글 크롬 브라우저의 강제 해체를 추진함에 따라 위험은 더 이상 이론적인 것이 아니라 현실로 다가오고 있다.

알파벳 &#39;크롬&#39;의 매각 위기로 인해 흔들릴 수 있는 기술 ETF는?

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목요일(3일) 나스닥 지수가 6% 하락 마감하는 등 기술 섹터가 큰 폭으로 하락했다. 이는 지난 5년 동안 기술주가 하루 동안 가장 큰 폭으로 하락한 것이었다.

엔비디아·애플 등 &#39;매그 7&#39;, 관세로 인한 매도세 속 시가총액 1조 달러 이상 증발

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화요일(7일) 도널드 트럼프 미국 대통령 당선인은 아랍에미리트 부동산 개발 회사 다막 프로퍼티스(DAMAC Properties)가 하이퍼스케일 고객의 증가하는 수요를 충족하기 위해 미국에 데이터센터를 건설하는 데 200억 달러를 투자할 것이라고 발표했다.

트럼프의 대규모 데이터센터 건설 계획 발표에 따라 주목해야 할 디지털 인프라 ETF 3종목

VGTel Inc

This tug-of-war between the two most valuable companies is getting interesting. After getting beaten by Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in early June, Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has gained the lead again, clinching the $3.5 trillion market cap crown, surging on cloud and AI-fueled gains. The rally is also boosting a list of tech ETFs that have double-digit exposure to the software giant.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI Alpha Attracts ETF Flows</h2>
Microsoft's surge is sending ripples through the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETF universe</a>. Here&#8217;s a breakdown of the funds catching a ride on this trillion-dollar train:
iShares U.S. Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>)
MSFT weighting: 15.9% (top holding)
AUM: $20.1 billion
Expense ratio: 0.39%
IYW is heavy on software and electronics, which is perfect for tech purists and even for closet MSFT bulls.
Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>)
MSFT weighting: 15.1%
AUM: $12.9 billion
Expense ratio: 0.08%
Tracks the full tech shebang, with Microsoft holding the #2 spot. 
Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>)
MSFT weighting: 14.3%
AUM: $90.2 billion
Expense ratio: 0.09%
A beast in terms of size and liquidity, VGT offers you Microsoft and a smorgasbord of other tech giants.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI + Azure = $$</h2>
Call it the co-pilot effect or Azure&#8217;s turbo boost, but Microsoft has stormed back from April's dip, adding nearly $800 billion in market value, per <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-05/microsoft-hits-first-record-since-july-as-ai-halo-takes-hold">Bloomberg</a>. It now sits atop the global stock market food chain, edging out Nvidia, which briefly held the title last week.
The real fuel behind this lift? AI and the cloud. Microsoft's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45117886/microsoft-q3-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-cloud-revenue-up-20">Intelligent Cloud segment jumped 21% in revenues</a> last quarter, with Azure leading the charge. Analysts are drooling over the long-term potential of its OpenAI partnership, which is stitched into everything from productivity software to the broader enterprise AI stack.
Throw in a few bullish analyst calls &#8211; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45519467/microsofts-4-trillion-moment-is-now-in-sight-goldman-sachs">Goldman sees it at $550</a>, Bernstein SocGen at $540 according to Investing.com &#8211; and you&#8217;ve got a stock that's not just surviving the tech sector's rollercoaster, it's driving it.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Valuation: Rich, But Justified</h2>
With a P/E (TTM) of 36.53 per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>, Microsoft isn&#8217;t cheap, but then again, genius rarely is. But with consistent free cash flow and dominance in enterprise AI, analysts are giving MSFT a free pass&#8230;and then some.
Microsoft is no longer just a tech stock; it's an AI empire. And as it reclaims the $3.5 trillion throne, it's taking a fleet of ETFs along for the victory lap. If you&#8217;re betting on the next wave of digital transformation, MSFT might just be your ticket, and these ETFs are your vehicle.
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Microsoft Overtakes Nvidia To Top $3.5 Trillion, Taking These 3 ETFs With It

Alphabet Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) legal woes just got more worrisome, at least for those investors riding on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">Big Tech ETFs</a>. With the Department of Justice pushing for a forced breakup of Google&#8217;s Chrome browser after the company&#8217;s historic antitrust trial defeat, the danger is no longer theoretical. It&#8217;s hanging over them.
Barclays analysts are now estimating the chances of a Chrome split as increasing, though still low, and are warning that the impact could be extreme: a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45742430/google-could-lose-up-to-25-in-market-value-if-judge-orders-chrome-divestiture-barclays-says">15% to 25% drop in Alphabet stock</a>. 
The browser has 4 billion users worldwide and is said to contribute 35% of Google&#8217;s search ad revenue. If spun out, financial (and index-weighting) implications could be substantial. Forced divestiture of Chrome would not only impact Alphabet&#8217;s bottom line, it has the potential to shake the core of some of the most widely held ETFs in the market.
Let&#8217;s drill down into the funds most at risk from GOOGL:
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<li>Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>): QQQ is the Nasdaq-100 tracker that tech investors adore, and Alphabet adores QQQ right back. The fund has more than 4% exposure to Alphabet, divided between Class A shares and Class C shares. A 20% decline in Alphabet would hurt QQQ&#8217;s performance, particularly when accompanied by potential ripple effects on other mega-cap tech peers.</li>
<li>Trenchless Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVER#NYSE">RVER</a>): RVER is an ETF with more than 11% exposure to Alphabet, and right in the crosshairs if GOOGL collapses. Its diversification in mid- and large-cap tech stocks and in other sectors like Communication Services, Healthcare and Industrials provides some cushion, but not enough to ignore a 25% plunge in one of its highest positions.</li>
<li>Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGK#NYSE">MGK</a>): MGK is a who&#8217;s-who of Big Tech, and it&#8217;s double its love for GOOGL, with more than 5.5% of its holdings invested in Alphabet (Class A and C shares together). MGK&#8217;s mission to own the &#8220;growthiest&#8221; of mega caps makes it closely tied to FAANG+M, so regulatory shocks like these pose no small risk.</li>
</ol>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">NAV Impact and Tech Sector Tilt</h2>
A sharp decline in Alphabet&#8217;s share price would pull down NAVs for big tech and growth ETFs. More significantly, it would disrupt sector weightings, particularly in passive funds where FAANG exposure is paramount. 
Index providers can also be compelled to rebalance or reclassify if Chrome is spun off as an independent AI-focused browser, particularly if it finds new ownership.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">It&#8217;s Not Just About Price</h2>
What makes this even more complex is that ETFs are subject to index regulations. If Chrome becomes an independent company, particularly with new ownership, index providers such as MSCI, S&amp;P, or FTSE might need to rethink how and where the companies end up getting ranked.
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<li>Here&#8217;s a possible chain reaction:</li>
<li>Alphabet could lose market cap weight, dragging it down ETF rankings.</li>
<li>Depending on its form and ownership, a newly independent Chrome might find its way into AI, internet services, or software ETFs.</li>
<li>Index rebalancing temporarily would warp flows and valuations among tech-heavy funds.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Final Click</h2>
Though a Chrome breakup remains a low-probability outcome for now, markets rarely offer advance warning before rerouting. For ETF traders—especially those concentrated in tech growth and AI—the DOJ case is more than courtroom drama. It could be the browser window that triggers a broader portfolio reset.
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Alphabet's Chrome Crisis: The DOJ Move That Could Shake Top Tech ETFs

President Donald Trump has sparked fear again of an all-out trade war, causing shockwaves in the stock market and leaving investors in the dark. In a post on Truth Social, Trump directly targeted tech giant Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), threatening a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45584696/trump-threatens-tim-cook-to-manufacture-iphones-in-the-us-or-face-at-least-25-tariffs">25% tariff on iPhones produced outside America</a>. Not resting there, he threatened a sweeping<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45585283/trump-tariff-threat-hits-europe-stocks-sink-as-50-duties-loom"> 50% tariff on all imports from the European Union</a> beginning June 1.
Although it is uncertain if Trump can unilaterally impose company-specific tariffs, the markets didn&#8217;t wait for answers. Apple stocks fell almost 3% on Friday trading, and investors are now left wondering how to rebalance their portfolios if protectionism returns.
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Tech ETFs: Industry Giants In The Crosshairs
Trump&#8217;s words shone a bright light on Apple, which constitutes meaningful portions of most <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">technology ETFs</a>. The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) holds more than 12.5% in Apple, and the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) also hold 17.2% and 7.7% respectively.
Investors seeking to trim their exposure to Apple-focused funds could look to diversified global tech ETFs or equal-weight rivals that soften concentration risk. The iShares Global Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXN#NYSE">IXN</a>) can be a good choice. Despite having significant exposure to Apple, the fund dedicates around 20% of its portfolio to international tech stocks.
Retail Rout? ETFs Exposed to Walmart and Amazon
Retailing behemoths Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) and Amazon are also in Trump&#8217;s sights. Last week, Walmart suggested it might have to raise prices because of higher tariff costs. Trump responded, telling the retailer to &#8220;eat the tariffs.&#8221;
The SPDR S&amp;P Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XRT#NYSE">XRT</a>), whose holdings include both Walmart and Amazon, may experience more volatility. 
European Exposure On The Edge
A 50% tariff on EU imports, if invoked, would be one of the toughest trade policies in recent U.S.-EU relations. ETFs with high European exposure, such as the iShares Europe ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEV#NASDAQ">IEV</a>), SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEZ#NYSE">FEZ</a>), and Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGK#NYSE">VGK</a>), now find themselves under the scanner.
EU leaders have already proposed a $108 billion retaliatory tariff package, raising further uncertainty. For investors, this also poses questions regarding currency risk, macro exposure, and the durability of European equities.
Inverse ETFs such as the ProShares Short MSCI EAFE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFZ#NYSE">EFZ</a>) or currency-hedged ETFs like the iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EMU ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEZU#NYSE">HEZU</a>) could provide short-term defensive opportunities for those who see turmoil coming.
Made-In-America ETFs: A Patriotic Pivot?
If <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45584696/trump-threatens-tim-cook-to-manufacture-iphones-in-the-us-or-face-at-least-25-tariffs">Trump&#8217;s tariff threats</a> push corporations to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., a new class of ETFs could benefit. Funds like the ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>) and 3D Printing ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRNT#BATS">PRNT</a>) focus on American innovation and reshoring trends. These could gain momentum now.
Bottom Line
As Trump again heats up tariff rhetoric, ETF investors should prepare for a possible second installment of trade war drama. Whether hedging against exposure, playing rotation into domestic names, or diversifying out of vulnerable sectors, the moment to prepare may be at hand. Because in this political market theater, even passive investors must remain actively vigilant.
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iShares Trust S&P Global Information Technology Sector Index Fund

PRNT

Trump Targets EU, Apple With Tariff Threats: ETFs Could Feel The Heat

The Trump administration has intensified its critique of Europe&#8217;s digital regulations, asserting that they pose a risk to free speech and American commercial interests.
What Happened: The State Department is spearheading the initiative, seeking instances of European government efforts to curtail freedom of speech. The focus is on the European Union&#8217;s legislation that outlines standards for tech giants like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) to regulate online content, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-administration-targets-europes-digital-laws-as-a-threat-to-basic-rights-and-u-s-business-20db1016">reported</a> The Wall Street Journal.
The U.S. is resolved to break down the &#8220;global censorship-industrial complex,&#8221; as stated in a State Department communication. This dispute over Europe&#8217;s digital policies happens amid strained trans-Atlantic relations due to Trump&#8217;s tariffs and his engagement with Russia.
The EU&#8217;s Digital Services Act (DSA), adopted in 2022, is central to this initiative. The DSA requires digital platforms to show their efforts in tackling risks such as&nbsp;the dissemination of illegal content&nbsp;and election manipulation through disinformation. Trump officials argue that these EU restrictions could potentially impact U.S. content moderation policies and free speech.
EU officials, on the other hand, insist that the DSA, applicable only within the EU, aims to safeguard Europeans&#8217; basic rights and protect children online, without threatening free speech.
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Why It Matters: This development comes in the wake of increasing tensions between the U.S. and the EU over online regulations. The EU and the United Kingdom have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/eurozone/25/04/44695371/eu-online-crackdown-may-fuel-more-tensions-with-trump-officials">tightened </a>their control over online speech for U.S. social media companies and their citizens, potentially fueling tension with the Trump administration. 
The EU has even considered a $1 billion fine against Elon Musk&#8217;s social media platform, X, for alleged DSA breaches. This ongoing conflict underscores the complex interplay between digital regulations, free speech and international relations.
On the other hand, in February, Vice President JD Vance at the Paris AI Summit had warned Europe against &#8220;authoritarian censorship&#8221; and &#8220;massive regulations.&#8221; Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has criticized non-monetary trade barriers he believes hurt the U.S., prompting his administration to intensify pressure on Europe's digital regulations.
Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>) surged 21.23%, while Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) rose 20.91% over the past month. 
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Disclaimer:&nbsp;This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

AMZN

GOOG

US Slams Europe's Digital Laws, Calls Them A Danger To Free Expression And American Big Tech

As President Donald Trump marks 100 days in office, four tech giants who backed his second term have seen their fortunes and their companies&#8217; stock values take a hit. 
What Happened: Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk, Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Founder Jeff Bezos, Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Nvidia CEO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Jensen Huang who have donated or attended Trump&#8217;s inauguration have collectively lost nearly $195 billion since Jan. 20, as per Bloomberg Billionaire Index.
Musk, serves as an advisor to the Trump administration, has experienced the most significant wealth decline of $114 billion, despite remaining the world&#8217;s richest person. After protests targeting Tesla Inc. Musk announced last week that he will scale back his involvement with the White House DOGE office in May. Tesla shares have fallen nearly 25% this year after underwhelming quarterly earnings.
Bezos's fortune—mostly linked to his Amazon Inc shares—has dropped $36 billion since January 20. Analysts say Amazon is especially exposed to Trump's trade war and the 145% tariff on China due to the high volume of Chinese goods sold on its platform.
Zuckerberg's fortune, tied to Meta Platforms, is under pressure as the company faces a government antitrust lawsuit. At the same time, Huang's wealth—largely based on Nvidia Corporation stock—has taken a hit since his appearance at the inauguration. Nvidia shares are down over 21% year to date, and the company expects a $5.5 billion blow to first-quarter earnings due to Trump's restrictions on chip exports to China.
The news was <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tech-billionaires-wealth-dropped-trump-100-days-inauguration-2025-4">first</a> reported by Business Insider.
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Why It Matters: Trump&#8217;s reciprocal tariffs have threatened to undermine <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44641631/trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-threaten-to-derail-big-techs-billion-dollar-ai-infrastructure-plans-analysts-warn-stargate-was-already-unlikely-to-get-to-that-scale">billion-dollar</a> AI infrastructure projects being spearheaded by leading tech companies. These tariffs have been described as &#8216;Armageddon&#8217; for the sector, with tech leaders who backed Trump losing a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44884750/tech-leaders-who-backed-trump-have-lost-1-8-trillion-tariffs-described-as-armageddon-for-the-sector">combined </a>$1.8 trillion due to tariffs by April 18. 
Furthermore, the European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44784857/eu-threatens-additional-taxes-on-us-tech-giants-amid-ongoing-tariff-war-we-are-developing-retaliatory-measures-says-von-der-leyen">warned </a>that big U.S. tech firms could end up paying up if Trump tariff talks collapse, EU threatened additional taxes on American tech giants amid ongoing trade war.
Meanwhile, according to a CNN poll, Donald Trump&#8217;s 41% approval rating is the lowest of any newly elected president at the 100-day mark since Dwight Eisenhower — even lower than during Trump's first term.
Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>) declined 12.2% year-to-date while SPDR NYSE Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XNTK#NYSE">XNTK</a>) lost 3.56%.
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Shares of technology stocks are trading lower amid an overall market reversal following Wednesday's surge.

On Thursday, the technology sector witnessed a major drop,&nbsp;with the Nasdaq closing 6%&nbsp;lower. This marked the most severe single-day decline for tech stocks in over five years.
What Happened: The sharp fall triggered widespread apprehension regarding the future of the tech sector. Dan Ives, the Global Head of Technology Research at Wedbush Securities, spoke to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Miyrnlfi_10">CNBC </a>and linked the market&#8217;s downfall to the proposed tariffs and their potential effects on global supply chains and consumer costs.
The tech sector, traditionally a favorite among investors, found itself in a vulnerable position due to fears of economic disruption. Ives characterized the situation as &#8220;essentially an economic Armageddon&#8221; if the current tariff proposals, which could impose&nbsp;a 54% duty on Chinese imports, are not revised.
Companies with significant exposure to China, such as Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), and various semiconductor firms, bore the brunt of the sell-off. The Magnificent Seven stocks saw a collective market cap loss of over $1 trillion on Thursday.
Ives underscored the unprecedented uncertainty that has gripped the market, stating, &#8220;This is as nervous as I&#8217;ve seen investors since Covid March 2020.&#8221;
In the run-up to upcoming earnings calls, Ives identified three key factors for investors to watch: 
Firstly, the future of the tariffs is uncertain. Economic Advisor Peter Navarro hinted at possible negotiations, but if the tariffs remain, Ives warned they could reduce demand by 15–20% due to rising costs. Second, the lack of clear guidance from companies due to the &#8216;head-scratching nature of the tariffs&#8217; could exacerbate market jitters. Finally, Ives pointed to specific areas of focus: the AI revolution, data center buildouts, and consumer-facing products like the iPhone.
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Why It Matters: Dan Ives is usually bullish on the potential for technology, however, he has turned cautious as the proposed tariffs, aimed at bolstering domestic manufacturing, could instead disrupt&nbsp;supply chains that have been&nbsp;fine-tuned over decades. 
Ives highlighted the gap between policy statements and real-world challenges, warning that moving production entirely to the U.S. could significantly raise costs for tech giants like Apple.
"Talking in front of a microphone in the 202 area code is a lot different than the reality of moving the supply chain."
Despite the current market upheaval, Ives maintains a cautious optimism for the long term, advising investors to look beyond the immediate chaos and consider&nbsp;potential buys if tariff fears&nbsp;ease. 
"You have to look on the other side, assuming some sort of normalized earnings into 2025 and even 2026," he advised, naming Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Apple as potential buys if tariff fears subside.
Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>) dropped 7.24%, while the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) fell 6.82% on Thursday. 
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As Nvidia, Apple And Other Mag 7 Stocks Wipe Out Over $1 Trillion In Investor Wealth On Thursday, Top Analyst Warns Of 'Economic Armageddon' For Tech Sector If Current Tariffs Remain

Investing can feel like walking a tightrope for some, especially if they are not enjoying <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44402198/aggressive-trader-with-nearly-1m-in-play-bets-big-on-market-drop-what-if-we-dont-get-there-reddit-debates-his-high-risk-strategy">high-risk</a> bets. For many investors, the dream is to grow their money steadily and reliably so they won&#8217;t be kept at night worrying about market crashes.
That&#8217;s why so many risk-averse investors turn to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43897884/dividend-investor-making-5-000-per-month-with-632-000-reveals-portfolio-it-takes-time-but-its-doable">dividend</a> assets, be it stocks or ETFs. Dividend-focused holdings offer a tangible return while still providing possible growth in the long run. Still, even within this safer zone of investing, choices can be daunting.
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That is exactly what a Reddit user is faced with. The investor has done his homework, comparing two popular ETFs, Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>), and found that their performance is 97% correlated.
&#8220;After carefully doing a correlation function against SCHD, the results were 97% correlation (same market directions) for the last 5 years. Buying SCHD will double my quarterly income by almost 2x more than VOO. But then again, 3+ years has a higher percentage gain for VOO over SCHD. I know the underlying assets are different between these ETFs and the fee is lower in favor of VOO. What would you do?&#8221; he wrote.
He aims to generate $1,000 per month in dividend income and he's also cautious about locking the funds away in tax-deferred accounts, preferring to have control over his investments. The investor is also holding Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QYLD#NASDAQ">QYLD</a>)​ but says it doesn&#8217;t have great growth, so he&#8217;s wondering which of the two ETFs he should go with.
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The Reddit community has shared insights and advice in the comments, so let&#8217;s analyze them.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">VOO Vs. SCHD: Where to Invest $50,000?</h2>
Why Not Both?
Many Redditors argued that since both ETFs are highly correlated but serve slightly different purposes, splitting the investment between the two makes sense.
&#8220;Split the total investment between both and just enjoy the gains and that you aren&#8217;t putting everything into just one ETF,&#8221; a Reddit user suggested.
A commenter pointed out that investing in both ETFs will secure the poster&#8217;s portfolio because, if one ETF goes down, he has the other as backup.
&#8220;If one sector of the market does poorly, you can rely on the other for growth. If done right, both would still pay in dividends, you&#8217;ll just have good growth overall. Plus, if for whatever reason you need to liquidate the asset in the poor-performing market sector, you&#8217;ll have the backup,&#8221; he said.
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SCHD All The Way
Most commenters in the thread pushed for SCHD as the better choice, especially since the investor mentioned he's focused on generating dividend income.
&#8220;Just go with SCHD. There are YouTube videos out there that cover the long-term results of all these different funds and even compare them. SCHD blows the others away,&#8221; a user wrote.
&#8220;SCHD over VOO any day,&#8221; another suggestion reads.
A Redditor recommended the poster go with VOO if he&#8217;s looking at the total returns, but if he&#8217;s focused on dividends, he should choose SCHD.
&#8220;If the goal is total return, I&#8217;d go with VOO; if the goal is dividend income, I&#8217;d go with SCHD,&#8221; he said.
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Consider Alternative Holdings
While most comments revolved around SCHD and VOO, several Redditors mentioned alternative assets, both high-yield plays and growth-oriented holdings.
&#8220;Have you considered [AG Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: MITT] or QYLD? Both these stocks have double-digit dividends,&#8221; a commenter asked.
&#8220;I'd do like 30/40 in VOO or SCHD and the rest in [Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vgt#NYSE">VGT</a>)] or [Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vug#NYSE">VUG</a>)],&#8221; a piece of advice reads.
A Redditor suggested selling covered calls rather than investing in VOO and SCHD.
&#8220;I am all in [Microsoft (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)] and I have no problems with it. I sell MSFT calls monthly. You&#8217;d probably get better yield going all in on [SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/spy#NYSE">SPY</a>)] and writing calls there rather than splitting between VOO and SCHD,&#8221; he said.
Sharing his favorite assets to buy, this commenter highlighted the dividend income he receives from his holdings.
&#8220;I have $50,000 in QYLD. The monthly dividend is over $500 every single month. The bulk and rest of my s&#8211;t is in [​Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vti#NYSE">VTI</a>)]. Then, I'm buying [Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/o#NYSE">O</a>)], [Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqq#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)], VUG, [JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepi#NYSE">JEPI</a>)], [iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mtum#NYSE">MTUM</a>)], [Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/xlf#NYSE">XLF</a>)], [Kinder Morgan (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kmi#NYSE">KMI</a>)] (since it dropped so much, how could I not?), [Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amd#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)], and [Apple (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)],&#8221; he wrote.
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In today&#8217;s fast-paced world, many want to build wealth and achieve long-term financial <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44146342/charlie-munger-said-he-was-passionate-about-getting-rich-but-not-because-i-wanted-ferraris-i-wanted-the-independence">independence</a>. Countless people dream of financially securing their future, and for many, that path is through investments in the stock market.
Yet, the path to financial independence is rarely straightforward, especially for those starting to invest later in life and have little to no knowledge of the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44287485/peter-lynch-said-theres-always-something-to-worry-about-but-success-in-the-stock-market-depends-on-your-stomach-not-the-brain">stock market</a>, as is the case of one Reddit user.
The individual, a 38-year-old, shared his concerns in a Reddit community of investors. He said that he recently came across a substantial amount of money–$750,000 in cash–but has no other assets such as a house, no pension, and no investments.
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The poster is focused on long-term growth and is seeking advice on how to invest his newly acquired money wisely. He is also cautious about the current market volatility and is wondering whether he should wait a few weeks before he starts investing, whether to go for a dollar-cost average approach and if other options beyond ETFs would suit his goals.
&#8220;I&#8217;m 38 years old with newly acquired $750,000 in cash. How should I invest? My goal is long-term growth. Should I wait a few more weeks? When [dollar-cost averaging]–what amounts and frequency should I shoot for? And advice for investments beyond ETFs given the volatility at the moment?&#8221; he asked.
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The Reddit community has responded to the 38-year-old&#8217;s post with insights and advice, so let&#8217;s dive deeper into the comments to find out what the community has suggested.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Invest $750,000? Reddit Community Shares Insights</h2>
Use Dollar-Cost Averaging and Invest in ETFs
One of the most common suggestions was to use dollar-cost averaging to invest in ETFs, especially those tracking global and U.S. markets.
&#8220;Definitely [dollar-cost averaging] over a year or two. You should buy world ETFs, U.S. ETFs, and 20% bonds,&#8221; a comment says.
One Redditor suggested specific ETFs he thinks would grow the poster&#8217;s money in the long run.
&#8220;[Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/voo#NYSE">VOO</a>)] or [Vanguard S&amp;P 500 Growth ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/voog#NYSE">VOOG</a>)], [Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vgt#NYSE">VGT</a>)] or [Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/xlk#NYSE">XLK</a>)], [Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vt#NYSE">VT</a>)] or [Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vxus#NASDAQ">VXUS</a>)],&#8221; he said.
A commenter pointed out he has a more structured approach to dollar-cost averaging with a focus on a few particular ETFs.
&#8220;Looking forward to the responses as I'm currently sitting in [iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sgov#NYSE">SGOV</a>)]. My plan is to ladder into [iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ibit#NYSE">IBIT</a>)], VT, and VOO. I will do bi-weekly buys starting in June,&#8221; he wrote.
A Reddit user suggested a mix of global equity exposure and bonds for a diversified portfolio.
&#8220;VT 70%, [Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bnd#NASDAQ">BND</a>)] 30%. Increase BND 10% for each 10 years of your age from now on. Good luck to you,&#8221; the user said.
&#8220;VT, [Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schd#NYSE">SCHD</a>)], [iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dgro#NYSE">DGRO</a>)], [Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqqm#NASDAQ">QQQM</a>)], [JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: JEPQ]. SGOV or [Vanguard Treasury Money Market Fund (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vusxx#NASDAQ">VUSXX</a>)] for other opportunities,&#8221; a comment reads.
One user mentioned a global stock market ETF but agreed that VXUS is also a good choice.
&#8220;I like [SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/spgm#NYSE">SPGM</a>)], but VXUS is good as well,&#8221; a comment reads.
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Don&#8217;t Time the Market
Many Redditors cautioned against market timing, with some even predicting what they think the new investor will do after investing.
&#8220;Imagine hoarding $750,000 during a 15-year bull market, to only now considering investing it. The market is guaranteed to drop 20% starting the day after the OP invests it. And someone new to investing will get emotional about the 20% drop and sell at the bottom, where it will immediately go on a 5-year bull run again,&#8221; a commenter wrote.
&#8220;Man, you got $750,000 and you didn't put a cent of that into the S&amp;P 500 over the last 5 years. I can see the S&amp;P 500 being very choppy over the next four years with Trump. If I were honestly you, I would keep that money in a savings bank account. And invest new money from my wages into the S&amp;P 500, bonds ETF, and income ETFs,&#8221; another comment says.
Replying to the above user, a Redditor reminded him that the poster didn&#8217;t have the money for long.
&#8220;Sounds like he just came into the $750,000 recently,&#8221; he said.
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$750K In Cash But No Assets Or Pension – 38-Year-Old Asks: 'My Goal Is Long-Term Growth. How Should I Invest?' Reddit Is Divided

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/02/43827291/exclusive-will-trumps-tariffs-hurt-or-help-stock-market-59-say-this">Tariffs</a>, elevated mortgage rates, and the cost of maintaining a home amid soaring insurance and energy costs have caused pessimism amongst the home builders tasked with adding housing inventory.
The information comes from the National Association of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43246599/bofa-downgrades-dr-horton-and-smith-douglas-citing-cost-pressures-and-weak-roe-outlook">Home Builders</a><a href="https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/housing-economics/indices/housing-market-index"> NAHB</a>/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, which tracks builders&#8217; confidence in single-family homes based on a monthly survey. February marked the lowest confidence level in five months.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tariffs</h2>
According to NAHB,<a href="https://www.nahb.org/advocacy/top-priorities/material-costs/how-tariffs-impact-home-building"> 7%</a> of all goods used in new residential construction originate from a foreign nation. &#8220;With 32% of appliances and 30% of softwood lumber coming from international trade, uncertainty over the scale and scope of tariffs has builders further concerned about costs,&#8221; NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz said on its website.
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NAHB Chairman Carl Harris<a href="https://www.nahb.org/-/media/NAHB/advocacy/docs/letter-to-president-potential-tariffs-013125.pdf?rev=4f33c6137e9846b1866e4692241d2a1d&amp;hash=C2AEFB98FFB519145B3C4DF50296B2B8"> sent a letter</a> to President Donald Trump urging him to exempt &#8220;critical construction materials&#8221; from his tariff policies.
&#8220;Imposing additional tariffs on these imports will lead to higher material costs, which will ultimately be passed on to home buyers in the form of increased housing prices,&#8221; he said in the letter dated Jan. 31.
<a href="https://www.corelogic.com/intelligence/will-trump-tariffs-harm-home-affordability/#framing-affordability">CoreLogic</a>, a real-estate data company, estimates that the higher costs of building materials could add between $17,000 and $22,000 to the cost of building an averagely priced newly constructed home, which is currently about $422,000.
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Lower interest rates could have made the Trump tariffs easier to digest. However, despite optimism last year for a series of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43319060/first-rate-cut-in-june-if-at-all-in-2025-economist-says-as-federal-reserve-holds-rates-steady">interest rate cuts</a>, stubborn inflation has caused the Fed to keep rates where they are, which is currently just below 7%, too high to move the needle on home buying.&nbsp;
&#8220;It will take people longer to buy homes as they wrestle with affordability,&#8221; Holden Lewis, home and mortgage expert at NerdWallet told<a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/picks/mortgage-rates-will-pull-back-4-pros-predict-where-mortgage-rates-will-go-in-february-2025-5e015a1c"> MarketWatch</a>. &#8220;As homes linger on the market, the inventory of for-sale homes will keep rising. This increase in supply will diminish upward pressure on prices. Home prices will rise this spring, but not as swiftly as they rose in the past.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Insurance</h2>
Compounding the effect of tariffs and interest rates is the soaring cost of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43728496/with-insurance-maintenance-costs-and-rising-home-prices-suze-orman-says-its-ok-to-just-rent">homeowners insurance</a>, particularly in disaster-prone states, as most recently seen with the LA wildfires. According to<a href="https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/311/Analyses_of_US_Homeowners_Insurance_Markets_2018-2022_Climate-Related_Risks_and_Other_Factors_0.pdf"> figures</a> released by the US Treasury Department for 2018-2022, insurance premiums have risen sharply across the country, with people living in the greatest climate-driven risks experiencing the steepest rises. Those in the top 20% of riskiest places for such perils paid, on average, 82% more than those in the 20% lowest climate risk zip codes.&nbsp;
This year,<a href="https://www.bankrate.com/insurance/homeowners-insurance/homeowners-insurance-cost/"> Bankrate</a> showed that the national average cost of home insurance is $2,258 per year for a policy with a $300,000 dwelling limit. —amounting to about $188 per month, a<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/select/homeowners-insurance-skyrocketing-how-to-lower-premium/"> marked increase</a> on the preceding two years.
The<a href="https://www.wsj.com/economy/housing/home-insurance-property-tax-vs-mortgage-cost-43ab76ed"> Wall Street Journal</a> calculated that insurance and taxes make up more than half of the monthly mortgage payment for 9% of single-family mortgages, up from less than 4% at the end of 2014. Adding tariffs and increased construction and home prices to the mix makes homeownership more difficult than ever for many Americans.
Wondering if your investments can get you to a $5,000,000 nest egg? Speak to a financial advisor today.<a href="https://smartasset.com/retirement/find-a-financial-planner?utm_source=benzinga&amp;utm_campaign=ben&amp;utm_content=y2_5MilNestEgg"> SmartAsset&#8217;s free tool matches you up with up to three vetted financial advisors who serve your area, and you can interview your advisor matches at no cost</a> to decide which one is right for you.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Looking For Higher-Yield Opportunities In A Shifting Market?</h2>
The changing interest rate environment has created an incredible opportunity for income-seeking investors to earn massive yields, but not through dividend stocks… Certain private market real estate investments are giving retail investors the opportunity to capitalize on these high-yield opportunities and Benzinga has identified <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/benzingas-favorite-high-yield-investments">some of the most attractive options for you to consider</a>.&nbsp;
For instance, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/go/equitymultiple-yf">Ascent Income Fund</a> from EquityMultiple targets stable income from senior commercial real estate debt positions and has a historical distribution yield of 12.1% backed by real assets. With payment priority and flexible liquidity options, the Ascent Income Fund is a cornerstone investment vehicle for income-focused investors. First-time investors with EquityMultiple can now invest in the Ascent Income Fund with a reduced minimum of just $5,000. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/go/equitymultiple-yf">Benzinga Readers: Earn a 1% return boost on your first EquityMultiple investment when you sign up here (accredited investors only)</a>.
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Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is one stock that has skyrocketed from its beginning stages, leaving many wishing they got in on it from the start. One woman recently called "The Ramsey Show" for financial advice regarding her Tesla stock, which grew to an astonishing amount from her initial investment.&nbsp;
Her dilemma? Whether to cash out and pay off her mortgage or hold onto the stock because, in her words, "Nobody knows what Tesla&#8217;s capable of."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From $1,000 to $380,000 in Tesla Stock</h2>
The caller explained that she invested $1,000 in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43686887/teslas-stock-climbs-nearly-3-in-thursday-pre-market-as-analyst-predicts-growth-in-ev-ai-and-robotics">Tesla stock</a> in 2011, in the company's early stages. Over the years, without adding any additional money to her investment, the stock surged, reaching upwards of $380,000. She and her family now owe $288,000 on their home and are weighing the benefits of selling the stock to become mortgage-free.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Financial expert <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43276105/trumps-tax-plan-could-slash-social-security-benefits-33-by-2035-ramsey-show-host-george-kamel-weighs-in">George Kamel</a>, a host on "The Ramsey Show," was impressed by the caller's success. "What?" he reacted in shock, before confirming that she had truly turned just $1,000 into hundreds of thousands of dollars without adding more funds to the investment.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Risks of Holding a Single Stock</h2>
While acknowledging the incredible return, Kamel advised the caller to be cautious. He emphasized the risks associated with keeping such a large portion of wealth in a single stock, even one as well-known as Tesla. "As soon as you can get that house paid off and get out of a single stock, the better," he said.
His advice aligns with common financial principles: diversifying investments can help protect against market downturns. Tesla's stock, like any other, is subject to volatility. Holding onto the stock means exposure to potential price swings that could reduce the value of her gains.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Role of Taxes in the Decision</h2>
One of the biggest factors to consider in selling such a large stock position is the tax implication. Kamel advised the caller to consult a tax professional before making any moves. Since the stock's value has increased significantly since she bought it, selling would trigger <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43669470/im-so-sorry-dave-ramsey-left-speechless-after-hearing-the-capital-gains-tax-a-canadian-restaurant-owner-would-owe-if-he-sold-his-business">capital gains taxes</a>. Depending on her income and how long she has held the stock, the tax bill could be substantial.
Instead of selling all at once, Kamel suggested an alternative approach: selling off portions of the stock gradually over a few years. This strategy could help reduce the overall tax burden by spreading the gains across multiple tax years, potentially keeping her in a lower tax bracket.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Can Her Income Cover the Mortgage Instead?</h2>
Another consideration is the caller's household income. She shared that her family is earning $275,000 annually, which is a strong financial position. Kamel's advice implies that, with such a high income, they may be able to aggressively pay down the mortgage without relying entirely on the Tesla stock sale.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Should She Do?</h2>
Ultimately, the decision rests on her financial goals and risk tolerance. Paying off the mortgage would provide security and eliminate monthly payments, but holding onto the stock could yield further gains—though with added risk. Consulting a financial and tax professional could help her determine the best course of action based on her specific situation.
For investors who find themselves in a similar position, the key takeaway is clear: while big gains in the stock market can be life-changing, careful planning is essential to ensure those gains translate into lasting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/02/36957443/the-majority-of-americans-dont-feel-financially-secure-and-believe-they-need-to-earn-233-000-a-y">financial stability</a>.
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Should She Cash Out? Woman Who Turned $1,000 Into $380,000 In Tesla Stock Asks The Ramsey Show For Guidance

Following Microsoft&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) second-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings report, ETFs with substantial allocations to the software giant have come <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43320124/microsoft-shares-slide-after-q2-results-cloud-revenue-misses-expectations-details">into the spotlight</a>. 
Despite Microsoft <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43320124/microsoft-shares-slide-after-q2-results-cloud-revenue-misses-expectations-details">beating earnings and revenue estimates</a>, concerns over slowing cloud growth led to a sharp 6% drop in the company&#8217;s shares at market close on Jan. 30. However, the stock has slightly pared the loss as of writing on Jan. 31. Investors are now carefully looking at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs heavily weighted in Microsoft</a> to assess potential market implications.
Several ETFs with double-digit exposure to Microsoft have gained attention. Some of the most prominent funds include:
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>)</h1>
• Tracks the MSCI USA IMI Information Technology Index.
• Microsoft holds a 16.5% allocation.
• AUM stands at $11.47 billion.
• Charges an expense ratio of 0.08%.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>)</h1>
• Provides exposure to the information technology sector of the U.S. equity market.
• Microsoft accounts for about 16.65% of total holdings.
• AUM stands at $74.4 billion.
• Charges an expense ratio of 0.10%.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">T-Rex 2X Long Microsoft Daily Target ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFX#BATS">MSFX</a>)</h1>
• Seeks to amplify Microsoft&#8217;s daily performance by 200%.
• Charges 1.05% in annual fees.
• Has an asset base of $7.22 million
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">iShares U.S. Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>)</h1>
• Provides exposure to U.S. electronics, software and hardware companies. Microsoft holds the second-largest position at 15.15%.
• Tracks the Russell 1000 Technology RIC 22.5/45 Capped Index.
• Assets under management (AUM) stand at $18.27 billion.
• Charges 0.4% in fees.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</h1>
• Microsoft holds 21.5% position among its components.
• Charges an expense ratio of 0.09%.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Microsoft&#8217;s Q2 Earnings Highlights</h1>
Microsoft reported earnings per share of $3.23, surpassing the $3.11 consensus estimate and improving from the prior-year earnings of $2.93 per share. Revenue climbed 12% year-over-year to $69.6 billion, slightly ahead of the consensus estimate of $68.70 billion.
Revenue from the Intelligent Cloud segment rose 19% year-over-year to $25.54 billion, with Office 365 Commercial and Dynamics 365 registering sales growth of 16% and 19%, respectively. The Azure cloud computing platform reported a 31% year-over-year revenue increase, marking a slowdown from 33% in the previous quarter.
Despite exceeding Wall Street expectations in the second quarter, Microsoft&#8217;s forecast for slower cloud growth raised concerns among investors, leading to a post-earnings decline in its stock price.
It is important to note that Microsoft has guided revenue growth across key segments for the fiscal third quarter. The company expects:
 • Productivity and Business Processes revenue between $29.4 billion and $29.7 billion, an 11%-12% growth (constant currency) year-over-year.
• Office Consumer and Cloud Services are anticipated to grow in the mid-to-high single digits, LinkedIn in the low-to-mid single digits, and Dynamics in the mid-teens. 
• Intelligent Cloud revenue is forecasted between $25.9 billion and $26.2 billion, with Azure growing 31%-32% at constant currency. 
• Enterprise Services revenue is expected to grow in the low-to-mid single digits, while Server product revenue is projected to decline in the mid-single digits.
Additionally, the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43327008/microsofts-13-billion-run-rate-and-openai-azure-deal-spark-surge-in-enterprise-demand-for-ai-solutions-just-first-tranche-of-future-growth-potential">continued investment in AI and data center expansion</a> signals its long-term growth strategy.
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Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) announced <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g43266690/broadcom-delivers-industrys-first-quantum-resistant-network-encryption-enabling-real-time-ransomwa" rel="noreferrer noopener">Emulex Secure Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (HBA)</a> on Wednesday. This cost-effective, easy-to-manage solution encrypts all data as it moves between servers and storage.
The cost of ransomware attacks continues to rise, with attacks in 2024 costing an average of $5.37 million per attack.
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Upcoming generative AI and quantum computers magnify the risk if data is not encrypted at all points in the data center, including the network.
To address these cybersecurity issues, governments have responded with mandates that require enterprises to modernize their IT infrastructures with post-quantum cryptographic encryption algorithms and zero-trust architecture.
Today, data centers can deploy application encryption or network encryption to protect their data.
Network encryption offers several advantages over application-based encryption, including preserving storage array services.
Network encryption enables real-time ransomware detection, while application-based encryption hides ransomware attacks.
Reportedly, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41325429/chinese-researchers-use-quantum-computers-to-reportedly-crack-rsa-encryption-raising-alarms-in-cyber" rel="noreferrer noopener">quantum computers can</a> threaten data security and privacy for various enterprises.
Broadcom stock surged over 70% in the last 12 months, joining Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) in the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43191472/broadcom-powers-solidigms-high-capacity-ssds-key-driver-for-ai-and-data-intensive-growth" rel="noreferrer noopener">trillion-dollar market cap</a> club in 2024.
Needham&#8217;s N. Quinn Bolton projected upside for Broadcom from growth in XPUs.
JPMorgan&#8217;s Harlan Sur expects Broadcom <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43266292/broadcom-marvell-could-thrive-from-deepseeks-ai-breakthrough" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">to gain from</a> DeepSeek&#8217;s emergence as hyperscalers and cloud providers continue to push for greater AI capabilities, with cost and power performance becoming critical differentiators.
Investors can gain exposure to Broadcom through Vanguard Div Appreciation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIG#NYSE">VIG</a>) and Vanguard Information Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>).
Price Actions:&nbsp;AVGO stock traded higher by 1.86% at $211.22 premarket at the last check on Wednesday.
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Microsoft&nbsp;Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) could <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42890164/microsoft-plans-to-slash-jobs-again-when-people-are-not-performing-we-take-the-appropriate-action" rel="noreferrer noopener">pause hiring in</a> part of its consulting business in the US, CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/14/microsoft-pauses-hiring-in-us-consulting-unit-memo-says.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> from an internal memo.&nbsp;
The company expects the cuts to affect less than 1% of its workforce.
Rival tech companies — Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) — have slashed workforces, citing cost cuts to tackle the pandemic-induced slowdown, efficiency drive, artificial intelligence expansion drive, and more.
The memo also urged employees to swap travel for internal meetings and remote sessions. Additionally, executives must authorize trips to customers&#8217; sites to justify the spending. The group looks to slash its marketing and nonbillable external resource spending by 35%.
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The consulting division&#8217;s growth lagged behind Microsoft&#8217;s productivity software subscriptions and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41636770/microsoft-q1-earnings-highlights-ai-driven-transformation-is-changing-work-company-beats-revenue-ep" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Azure cloud computing businesses</a>.
Reportedly, in fiscal 2025, Microsoft&nbsp;committed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42980720/microsoft-taps-meta-veteran-to-lead-new-coreai-division-plans-shift-from-openai-dependence">$80 billion&nbsp;to</a> its AI ambitions including developing data centers to train&nbsp;AI models. Also, this week, the company launched the CoreAI division to streamline AI tools and build AI apps.
The Redmond, Washington-based company laid off 10,000 employees in early 2023, implying 4%-5% of its workforce. In January 2024, after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36783057/microsofts-major-gaming-shake-up-1-900-layoffs-and-leadership-changes-in-post-acquisition-strategy">completing the Activision Blizzard acquisition</a>, Microsoft&#8217;s gaming unit cut 1,900 jobs.
In 2023, Google <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/36020949/big-tech-prioritize-cost-control-and-ai-scaling-back-workforce-despite-business-growth" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">slashed 12,000 jobs</a>, affecting ~6% of its workforce. Since November 2022, Meta has claimed to have laid off 21,000 employees, implying 25% of its workforce. 
Amazon cut 27,000 roles in 2023. The sector let go of 141,516 employees in the first half of 2023 compared with about 6,000 a year ago, according to Challenger, Gray &amp; Christmas.
Microsoft stock gained close to 7% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock through Vanguard Information Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>) and SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>).
Price Action: Microsoft stock is up 0.04% at $415.84 premarket at last check Wednesday.
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On Monday, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/microsoft" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced the creation</a> of a new engineering organization called CoreAI—Platform and Tools.
This new <a href="https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2025/01/13/introducing-core-ai-platform-and-tools/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">division </a>will bring together the Dev Div, AI Platform, and some key teams from the Office of the CTO (AI Supercomputer, AI Agentic Runtimes, and Engineering Thrive) to build the end-to-end Copilot and AI stack for its customers to build and run AI apps and agents. The group will also build out GitHub Copilot.
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Former Meta Platforms Inc executive Jay Parikh will lead this group as EVP of CoreAI—Platform and Tools.
In October 2024, Microsoft appointed Parikh to its senior leadership <a href="https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2024/10/31/microsoft-names-jay-parikh-as-a-member-of-the-senior-leadership-team/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">team</a>, reporting to Satya Nadella. Parikh previously served as Facebook&#8217;s global head of engineering.
Recently, Microsoft listed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/01/42803700/microsoft-highlights-6-ai-trends-for-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">six AI trends</a> for 2025, including models with advanced reasoning capabilities like OpenAI o1, AI-powered agents like Microsoft 365 Copilot, expecting Copilot to assist users in their daily lives, AI-enabling advancements in scientific research, improved energy efficiency in data centers and AI safety.
In fiscal 2025, Microsoft <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42801720/microsoft-to-invest-80-billion-in-ai-data-centers-for-fiscal-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">earmarked $80 billion</a> to develop data centers to train&nbsp;AI models and&nbsp;deploy AI and cloud-based applications.
Prior reports indicated Microsoft&nbsp;is planning to&nbsp;reduce its dependence on OpenAI by integrating internal and third-party AI models into its Microsoft 365 Copilot product.
BofA Securities noted Microsoft is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41389192/microsoft-azure-office-365-and-gaming-to-drive-low-double-digit-growth-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">well positioned to</a> generate sustained low double-digit growth in the coming 3-5 years, led by the Azure cloud infrastructure platform, Office 365 productivity suite, and more profitable Games and Game Pass revenue in Xbox.
Goldman Sachs described Microsoft as a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42096407/microsoft-one-of-the-most-compelling-investment-opportunities-says-goldman-sachs" rel="noreferrer noopener">compelling investment opportunity</a> in the tech space, backed by its moat across the cloud stack and growing momentum in AI.
Microsoft&nbsp;stock gained 7% in the last 12 months. In October 2024, the company reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41636770/microsoft-q1-earnings-highlights-ai-driven-transformation-is-changing-work-company-beats-revenue-ep" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter revenue</a> of $65.60 billion, up 16%, above the Street consensus of $64.51 billion. EPS of $3.30 beat the Street consensus of $3.09. Intelligent Cloud grew by 20% to $24.1 billion.
Investors can gain exposure to Microsoft through Vanguard Information Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>) and SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>).
Price Action:&nbsp;MSFT stock is down 0.42% at $415.44 at last check Tuesday.
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President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the Emirati real estate development firm DAMAC Properties will invest $20 billion to construct data centers in the U.S. to meet the growing needs of hyperscale customers. The race for dominance in artificial intelligence hit an inflection point as Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) revealed its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42801720/microsoft-to-invest-80-billion-in-ai-data-centers-for-fiscal-2025">$80 billion investment plan</a> to build AI-driven data centers in fiscal 2025, with special regional focus on the U.S.
These developments serve as a green light for investors looking to invest in this theme. Risk-averse investors who are interested in cashing in on this opportunity, but are reluctant to choose individual stocks can choose from a plethora of ETFs tied to data center and digital infrastructure stocks. Here we name 3 such ETFs, which carry stocks of digital infrastructure providers like Microsoft and are poised to mirror the gains of the digital infrastructure industry.
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Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>), with a low expense ratio of only 0.10% and $98 billion under management, holds the maximum position in Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) with a 16.19% current weightage. Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Microsoft are right behind, enjoying weightage of 15.42% and 13.05% of the fund&#8217;s total allocation, respectively.
iShares U.S. Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>) has $20.5 billion funds under management and charges an expense ratio of 0.39%. It derives its allocation strategies from the Russell 1000 Technology RIC 22.5/45 Capped Index. Nvidia (15.59%), Apple (15.57) and Microsoft (14.16%) take up the three biggest pieces of the pie. 
Global X Data Center REITs &amp; Digital Infrastructure ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VPN#NASDAQ">VPN</a>) focuses exclusively on companies developing and operating data centers. Microsoft and Apple might not be included in the fund currently, but compelling stocks like Equinix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQUIX#NASDAQ">EQUIX</a>), Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) enjoy a place in the fund&#8217;s portfolio. Expense ratio that the fund management charges is 0.50%.
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Data centers run by Apple boast unique design features to support energy conservation and have been running on 100% renewable energy since 2014. Nvidia, on the other hand, is expected to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42269031/nvidias-blackwell-liquid-cooling-revolution-fuels-ai-growth">ramp up production</a> of liquid-cooled GB200 server racks in the current quarter.
Data center REIT Equinix recently acquired BT's data center business in Ireland. Advanced Micro&#8217;s aMI300 product line, featuring high-performance GPU accelerators, is expected to rake in more than $5 billion in revenue for 2024, according to Dataconomy.
Parting Thoughts
Digital infrastructure is the backbone of modern technology. From AI and cloud computing to blockchain and 5G, the global economy relies on robust data centers to keep pace with innovation. A Research And Markets study shows that the Data Center services market, which grew from $56.65 billion in 2023 to $62.23 billion in 2024, is likely to witness a CAGR of 9.99%, hitting $110.34 billion by 2030. Whether it's leveraging Microsoft-heavy funds like VGT or targeting niche players through VPN, investors have a range of tools to capitalize on this transformative megatrend.
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Apple Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) upcoming switch to in-house <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ai-chips" rel="noreferrer noopener">chips for</a> Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections from 2025 will likely impact its partner&nbsp;Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips will enable Apple devices to go online via wireless networks, pair with headphones, and more.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) manufactured Proxima, which will power Apple&#8217;s first products in 2025, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-12/apple-nears-switch-to-in-house-bluetooth-and-wi-fi-chip-for-iphone-home?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> familiar sources.
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Apple is developing an end-to-end wireless approach that is integrated with its other components. This will give it an edge in connecting devices to cellular networks and Wi-Fi hubs, paving the way for new device formats.
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According to the report, Apple&#8217;s component will be compatible with the Wi-Fi 6E standard.
Apple will launch the combined Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip in 2025 under its new home devices, including refreshed TV set-top box and HomePod mini smart speaker versions.
Apple aims to introduce the components to iPhones in 2025 and iPads and Macs by 2026. However, Broadcom will still provide the radio frequency filter for modems.
Reportedly, Apple tapped Broadcom to develop a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42439155/broadcom-stock-jumps-on-apple-ai-chip-report-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">server chip designed</a> for AI tasks to help meet the computing demands of its new AI features.
Prior reports indicated that the iPhone company had worked on its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/05/38680360/apples-secret-project-and-bold-move-towards-in-house-ai-chips-could-this-be-a-threat-to-nvidia" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Chips in Data Center</a> project for several years. This project focused on developing AI inference, an area dominated by Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). The company also tapped Taiwan Semiconductor for the chip&#8217;s design and production.
Wedbush&#8217;s Dan Ives expects Apple to reach a $4 trillion market cap by early 2025 as consumers&nbsp;resonate with the AI revolution.
Apple stock surged 34% year-to-date. Investors can gain exposure to the stock through Vanguard Information Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>) and Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>).
Price Action: AAPL stock is down 0.48% at $246.76 at the last check on Friday.
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While the S&amp;P 500 Index continues its post-election surge, breaking through key resistance levels, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/nasdaq-100">the NASDAQ 100</a> is struggling to keep up.
This catch-up is prompting JPMorgan analyst Jason Hunter to ask: Is this a shift in market leadership or a temporary pause for the tech-heavy index?
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500 Breaks Out, NASDAQ 100 Stalls</h1>
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After the S&amp;P 500 re-accelerated through April's channel resistance and the 5850-5878 highs post-election, the index remains firmly bullish, with key support holding in the 5600s. The next resistance levels are now pegged at 6166 and 6194. Meanwhile, the NASDAQ 100 has faced a roadblock, unable to surpass its August rebound high. 
Hunter highlights that despite a broad market rally, the NASDAQ has underperformed, suggesting a potential leadership shift away from tech.
This divergence between the two indices is critical. If the NASDAQ 100 fails to break through its recent range, it would further support the idea that a regime change is in the cards — one where sectors outside of tech, like communication services, could be driving the market forward.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Communication Services Steals The Spotlight</h1>
Interestingly, while the NASDAQ 100 as a whole struggles, the Communication Services sector has been leading the charge in the index's breakout. Good news for investors in the iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYZ#NYSE">IYZ</a>) and the SPDR S&amp;P Telecom ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XTL#NYSE">XTL</a>)
Tech and semiconductor stocks have lagged, clustered just below resistance. Relevant for investors in the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>), the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>), the Invesco QQQ Trust Series I (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) and the Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQM#NASDAQ">QQQM</a>).
Hunter's outlook suggests that in the coming weeks these hardware-oriented stocks may get "dragged higher" if the broader market rally continues. The question remains: Will they catch up, or will they continue to underperform as the rally unfolds?
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Semiconductor Struggles: A Key Test For Tech's Future</h1>
Semiconductors, once at the heart of tech's dominance, have been particularly sluggish. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) has faced stiff resistance at the 5397 July peak and the 5537 78.6% retracement level.
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While it has managed to hold above the 4997 200-day moving average, Hunter is closely watching whether these resistance levels will break.
If the semiconductor sector can't clear this hurdle, it would signal a continuation of the underperformance that has characterized the group since mid-summer. 
On the other hand, if bullish momentum drags semiconductors through these barriers, it could fuel a catch-up rally in tech stocks, reversing the trend of broad market leadership shifting to other sectors.
Investors in the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>), the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) and the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NASDAQ">SOXL</a>) should remain wary of their holdings.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Will Tech Stage A Comeback?</h1>
Despite these challenges, Hunter remains optimistic that the post-election bullish momentum could eventually carry tech stocks, particularly semiconductors, back into the leadership role they held for much of the 2022-2024 rally. 
But if semiconductors continue to falter, and the broader market continues to rally without them, it could confirm that the days of tech dominance are coming to an end — at least for the near term.
For now, Hunter is watching for any breakouts in the tech sector, especially in semiconductors, to see if they can reclaim their former leadership position. 
The key levels to watch are the 5397 July gap for the SOX Index and the 21433-22306 range for the NASDAQ 100.
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Investors are zeroing in on what <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics">potential political outcomes</a> in the U.S. elections Tuesday could mean for the markets.
WisdomTree's Global CIO, Jeremy Schwartz and Senior Economist Jeremy Siegel have shared insights on how a Republican or Democratic win could shape sectors across both the equity and bond markets.
Here's what WisdomTree sees on the horizon.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bond Market Volatility: How Policy Could Shape Yields</h2>
Siegel said bond markets are primed for volatility, with each election outcome pointing to different scenarios for interest rates and yields. A Republican sweep, accompanied by tax cuts and heightened fiscal spending, could push bond yields upward by 20 basis points or more, he said. In this scenario, investors might brace for inflationary pressures and potentially tighter monetary policy, which would counterbalance any short-term equity gains.
On the flip side, a Democratic sweep is seen as a stabilizing force for bonds, with expectations for moderated spending and pro-growth fiscal restraint. 
WisdomTree's Kevin Flanagan, head of fixed income strategy, notes that Democratic policies might offer a predictable, low-volatility environment that helps maintain steady rates and tempers inflation concerns.
A divided government could yield the "best case" for bonds, creating stability through gridlock that limits sweeping fiscal changes and curbs deficit growth.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Equity Market Winners: Mag 7 In Focus Under GOP, Infrastructure &amp; Clean Energy For Democrats</h2>
For equity markets, each scenario presents distinct opportunities, particularly in the growth-oriented and infrastructure sectors. Under a Republican administration, WisdomTree expects an initial boost in stocks like the Magnificent Seven: (Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/meta#NASDAQ">META</a>), Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>). 
The Magnificent Seven stocks could be driven by extended tax cuts, reduced regulation, and potential capital gains exemptions.
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>) provides exposure to the Magnificent Seven stocks along with other popular tech-heavy ETFs such as the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>) and the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>).
This favorable backdrop for the tech-heavy sector could stimulate momentum, although Siegel cautions that rising yields might cap equity gains by pressuring valuations.
In contrast, a Democratic sweep would likely favor sectors tied to clean energy and infrastructure. With a focus on the Inflation Reduction Act, the Democratic agenda is expected to channel substantial support into solar, hydrogen and renewable energy projects. The Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) provides exposure to solar stocks.
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This shift would likely benefit clean energy stocks while weighing on small-cap stocks with high U.S. revenue exposure, as they would face the most significant earnings impact from higher corporate tax rates. 
Investors in clean energy ETFs such as the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICLN#NYSE">ICLN</a>) and First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure Index (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRID#NYSE">GRID</a>) and those invested in small-cap stocks via ETFs such as the iShares Core S&amp;P Small-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IJR#NYSE">IJR</a>) or the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) should be wary of their holdings.
According to Wisdom Tree, Democratic leadership could also benefit international markets, as the reduced likelihood of higher tariffs might ease trade concerns and foster demand.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Navigating The Election Landscape</h2>
Beyond direct impacts on stocks and bonds, WisdomTree suggests that a blend of strategies, such as private credit, inflation hedges like gold, and international exposure with currency hedging, may help investors manage market uncertainty.
Trade policies, inflation, and the Federal Reserve's trajectory are all likely to play roles in shaping post-election strategies, underscoring the value of a diversified approach.
As the U.S. awaits the election results, WisdomTree's analysis highlights a divided outlook for investors. Whether the election ushers in policies that lift the Magnificent Seven stocks or bolsters the bond market, each scenario brings unique opportunities and risks to watch in the weeks ahead.
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Apple Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) smartphone sales declined 0.3% year over year in the third quarter, though demand for the iPhone 16 series, launched in September, held steady compared to previous generations, according to the IDC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prAP52680124" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a>.
This performance helped Apple regain its No. 2 position in China&#8217;s smartphone market, achieving a 15.6% market share—just behind Vivo, which led the market with an 18.6% share, boosted by 21.5% growth in shipments.
In a strong comeback, Huawei Technologies Co grew its shipments by 42% yearly to capture 15.3% of the market, following four consecutive quarters of double-digit growth.
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Huawei&#8217;s advanced China-made processor, which stoked patriotic support amid the tense geopolitical backdrop, has driven the brand&#8217;s premium segment success despite U.S. sanctions.
Xiaomi Corp (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACF#OTC">XIACF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACY#OTC">XIACY</a>) also saw gains, ranking fourth with a 14.8% market share as its shipments increased by 12.8%, fueled by a push in both budget-friendly and high-end segments.
Honor, the former Huawei sub-brand, took fifth place with a 14.6% share, though its shipments declined by 22.5% during the quarter.
The overall Chinese smartphone market, the world&#8217;s largest, grew 3.2% year on year to 68.8 million units in the third quarter, marking a fourth straight quarter of growth. IDC analyst Arthur Guo attributed this rise to a &#8220;significant wave of device upgrades&#8221; driving China&#8217;s smartphone recovery.
The performance coincides with China&#8217;s stimulus plans and the upcoming holiday season.
Meanwhile, Apple offered <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41399541/apple-iphone-16-sees-20-sales-surge-in-china-but-ai-absence-prompts-early-price-cuts" rel="noreferrer noopener">notable promotions for</a> the iPhone 16 in China, with pre-release discounts on platforms like PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) Pinduoduo and Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) Taobao. Ahead of Singles&#8217; Day, Apple added further price reductions to attract more buyers.
Apple chief Tim Cook <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41478952/tim-cook-engages-with-chinas-it-minister-as-iphone-maker-aims-to-enhance-local-user-experience-w" rel="noreferrer noopener">recently met with</a> Jin Zhuanglong, China&#8217;s Minister for Industry and Information Technology. The minister reportedly expressed hopes that Apple will grow its presence in China and collaborate with local firms.
The visit marks Cook&#8217;s second visit to China in 2024. He showcased his visits to an organic farm and historic neighborhoods during his trip.
Needham&nbsp;analyst Laura Martin&nbsp;expects iPhone sales <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41005053/apple-iphone-to-fuel-96-of-2025-revenue-analyst-says-a-safer-bet-than-ai-heavy-amazon-alphabet-micro" rel="noreferrer noopener">to account for</a> 89%-96% of Apple&#8217;s 2025 revenue.
Apple stock gained 35% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock through iShares Global Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXN#NYSE">IXN</a>) and Vanguard Information Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>).
Price Action: AAPL stock is up 0.85% at $232.52 at the last check on Friday.
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알파벳(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)의 법적인 문제는 적어도 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">빅테크 ETF</a>에 투자하는 투자자들에게는 더 걱정스러운 일이 되었다. 미국 법무부가 구글의 역사적인 반독점 재판 패배 이후 구글 크롬 브라우저의 강제 해체를 추진함에 따라 위험은 더 이상 이론적인 것이 아니라 현실로 다가오고 있다.
바클레이즈 애널리스트들은 현재 크롬 분할 가능성이 여전히 낮지만 점점 높아지고 있는 것으로 추정하고 있으며, 그 영향은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45742430/google-could-lose-up-to-25-in-market-value-if-judge-orders-chrome-divestiture-barclays-says" target="_blank" rel="noopener">알파벳 주가가 15%에서 25%까지 하락</a>하는 등 극심할 수 있다고 경고하고 있다.
크롬 브라우저는 전 세계 40억 명의 사용자를 보유하고 있으며 구글 검색 광고 매출의 35%를 차지하는 것으로 알려져 있다. 분사될 경우 재무(및 지수 가중치)에 미치는 영향은 상당할 수 있다. 크롬의 강제 매각은 알파벳의 수익에 영향을 미칠 뿐만 아니라 시장에서 가장 널리 알려진 일부 ETF의 핵심을 흔들 수 있는 잠재력을 가지고 있습다.
구글로 인해 가장 위험에 처한 ETF드 자세히 살펴보자.
<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>인베스코 QQQ 트러스트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>): QQQ는 기술 투자자들이 좋아하는 나스닥 100 지수를 추종하며 알파벳도 선호한다. 이 펀드는 알파벳에 4% 이상 노출되어 있으며, 클래스 A 주식과 클래스 C 주식으로 나뉜다. 알파벳이 20% 하락하면 특히 다른 대형주 기술주에 대한 잠재적 파급 효과가 동반될 경우 QQQ의 실적에 타격을 줄 수 있다.</li>
<li>트렌치리스 펀드 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVER#NYSE">RVER</a>): 알파벳에 11% 이상 노출된 ETF로, GOOGL이 하락할 경우 바로 영향을 받을 수 있다. 중형주 및 대형주 기술주와 통신 서비스, 의료 및 산업과 같은 다른 섹터에 대한 다각화는 약간의 완충 기능을 제공하지만 가장 높은 위치 중 하나에서 25% 급락을 무시할만큼 충분하지는 않다.</li>
<li>뱅가드 메가 캡 성장 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGK#NYSE">MGK</a>): MGK는 빅테크의 거물이며, 보유 지분의 5.5% 이상을 알파벳(클래스 A 및 C 주식 합산)에 투자하여 GOOGL에 대한 애정이 두 배에 달한다. 메가캡 중 &#8216;가장 성장성이 높은&#8217; 기업을 소유하려는 MGK의 사명은 FAANG+M과 밀접하게 연관되어 있기 때문에 이와 같은 규제 충격은 결코 작은 위험이 아니다.</li>
</ol>
<h3>순자산가치(NAV) 영향 및 기술 섹터 기울기</h3>
알파벳 주가가 급락하면 대형 기술주 및 성장주 ETF의 순자산가치(NAV)가 하락할 수 있다. 더 중요한 것은 섹터 가중치, 특히 FAANG 노출이 가장 중요한 패시브 펀드의 섹터 가중치에 혼란을 줄 수 있다는 것이다.
또한 크롬이 독립적인 AI 중심 브라우저로 분사될 경우, 특히 새로운 소유주를 찾을 경우 지수 제공업체는 리밸런싱 또는 재분류해야 할 수 있다.
<h3>단순한 가격 문제가 아니다</h3>
이 문제를 더욱 복잡하게 만드는 것은 ETF가 지수 규제의 적용을 받는다는 점이다. 특히 새로운 소유주를 만나 크롬이 독립 기업이 된다면 MSCI, S&amp;P, FTSE와 같은 지수 제공업체는 해당 기업의 순위 결정 방식과 위치를 재고해야 할 수도 있다.
가능한 연쇄 반응은 다음과 같다.
<ul>
<li>알파벳의 시가총액 비중이 줄어들어 ETF 순위가 하락할 수 있다.</li>
<li>형태와 소유권에 따라 새로 독립한 크롬이 AI, 인터넷 서비스 또는 소프트웨어 ETF에 편입될 수도 있다.</li>
<li>지수 리밸런싱은 일시적으로 기술주 펀드 간의 흐름과 밸류에이션을 뒤흔들 수 있다.</li>
</ul>
<h3>결론</h3>
현재로서는 크롬이 분리될 가능성이 낮지만, 시장은 경로를 변경하기 전에 사전 경고를 제공하는 경우는 거의 없다. 특히 기술 성장주와 AI에 집중 투자하는 ETF 트레이더에게 미 법무부와 알파벳의 반독점 소송은 법정 드라마 그 이상이다. 판결은 광범위한 포트폴리오 재설정을 촉발하는 브라우저 창이 될 수 있다.
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무슨 일 있었나: 이렇게 급격한 하락은 기술 부문의 미래에 대한 광범위한 우려를 촉발시켰다. 웨드부시 증권의 기술 리서치 글로벌 책임자인 댄 아이브스는 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Miyrnlfi_10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNBC와 인터뷰</a>에서 시장의 몰락을 관세 부과와 글로벌 공급망 및 소비자 비용에 대한 잠재적 영향과 연결지었다.
전통적으로 투자자들이 가장 선호하는 기술 업종은 경제 혼란에 대한 두려움으로 인해 취약한 위치에 놓여 있다. 댄 아이브스는 중국산 수입품에 54%의 관세를 부과할 수 있는 현재의 관세안이 수정되지 않는다면 "본질적으로 경제적 아마겟돈"이라고 표현했다.
중국에 대한 노출이 큰 기업들, 예를 들어 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), 애플(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), 그 외 다양한 반도체 회사 등 중국에 대한 노출도가 높은 기업들이 매도세의 정점을 찍었다. 목요일에 &#8216;매그니피센트 7; 주식의 총 시가총액은 1조 달러가 넘는 손실을 기록했다.
댄 아이브스는 "2020년 3월 코로나19 사태 이후 투자자들을 본 것 중 가장 긴장된 모습"이라며 시장을 사로잡은 전례 없는 불확실성을 강조했다. 그는 다가오는 실적 발표를 앞두고 투자자들이 주목해야 할 세 가지 핵심 요소를 확인했다.
첫째, 관세의 미래가 불확실하다는 점이다. 피터 나바로 경제 고문은 협상 가능성을 시사했지만, 관세가 유지될 경우 비용 상승으로 인해 수요가 15~20% 감소할 수 있다고 아이브스는 경고했다. 둘째, &#8216;혼란스러운 관세의 특성&#8217;으로 인해 기업들의 명확한 지침이 부족하면 시장의 불안이 악화될 수 있다. 마지막으로 아이브스는 AI 혁명, 데이터센터 구축, 아이폰과 같은 소비자 대상 제품 등 특정 분야에 집중해야 한다고 지적했다.
왜 중요한가: 댄 아이브스는 일반적으로 기술의 잠재력에 대해 낙관적이지만, 국내 제조업을 강화하기 위해 제안된 관세가 오히려 수십 년에 걸쳐 미세 조정된 공급망을 방해할 수 있기 때문에 신중한 태도로 돌아섰다.
아이브스는 정책적 발언과 현실적 과제 사이의 간극을 강조하며, 생산을 완전히 미국으로 이전하면 애플 같은 거대 기술 기업의 비용이 크게 증가할 수 있다고 경고했다.
그리고 아이브스는 현재의 시장 격변에도 불구하고 장기적으로는 조심스러운 낙관론을 유지하며 투자자들에게 당장의 혼란을 넘어 관세 우려가 완화되면 잠재적인 매수 기회를 고려하라고 조언했다.
"2025년, 심지어 2026년까지 어느 정도 정상화된 수익을 가정하고 다른 쪽을 봐야 한다&#8221;며 관세 우려가 가라앉으면 매수할 만한 종목으로 마이크로소프트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)와 애플을 언급했다.
뱅가드 정보 기술 지수 펀드 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>)는 7.24% 하락했으며, 기술 선택 섹터 SPDR 펀드(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)는 목요일에 6.82% 하락했다.
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인공지능(AI) 지배권을 위한 경쟁은 마이크로소프트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)가 2025회계연도에 미국을 중심으로 AI 기반 데이터센터를 건설하기 위한 <a href="//www.benzinga.com/25/01/42801720/microsoft-to-invest-80-billion-in-ai-data-centers-for-fiscal-2025"" target="_blank" rel="noopener">800억 달러 투자 계획을</a> 발표하면서 전환점을 맞이했다. 이 계획은 특별히 미국에 지역적으로 집중되어 있다.
이러한 상황은 해당 테마에 투자하려는 투자자들에게 청신호로 작용한다. 이 기회에 현금화하는 데 관심이 있지만 개별 주식을 선택하는 것을 꺼리는 위험 회피형 투자자는 데이터센터 및 디지털 인프라 주식과 관련된 수많은 ETF 중에서 선택할 수 있다.
오늘은 마이크로소프트 같은 디지털 인프라 제공업체의 주식을 담고 있으며 디지털 인프라 산업의 이익을 반영할 준비가 되어 있는 ETF 3가지를 소개고자 한다.
Vanguard Information Technology ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>)는 낮은 운용보수율 0.10%로 980억 달러의 자산을 관리한다. 현재 애플(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)의 비중이 16.19%로 가장 높고, 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)와 마이크로소프트가 뒤를 이어 각각 15.42%와 13.05%의 비중을 차지하고 있다.
iShares U.S. Technology ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>)는 0.39%의 운용보수율로 205억 달러의 자산을 관리하고 있다. 이 ETF는 &#8216;Russell 1000 Technology RIC 22.5/45 Capped&#8217; 지수에서 자산 배분 전략을 도출한다. 엔비디아(15.59%), 애플(15.57%), 마이크로소프트(14.16%)가 각각 가장 큰 비중을 차지하고 있다.
Global X Data Center REITs &amp; Digital Infrastructure ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VPN#NASDAQ">VPN</a>)는 데이터센터를 개발하고 운영하는 회사에만 집중한다. 현재 마이크로소프트와 애플은 이 펀드에 포함되지 않았지만, 에퀴닉스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQUIX#NASDAQ">EQUIX</a>), 엔비디아 및 AMD(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)와 같은 매력적인 주식들이 포트폴리오에 포함되어 있다. 펀드 운용보수율은 0.50%이다.
<h3>주요 펀드 보유 종목에 대한 몇 가지 참고 사항</h3>
애플이 운영하는 데이터센터는 에너지 절약을 지원하는 독특한 설계 기능을 자랑하며 2014년부터 100% 재생 에너지로 운영되고 있다. 반면, 엔비디아는 이번 분기에 수냉식 GB200 서버 랙의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42269031/nvidias-blackwell-liquid-cooling-revolution-fuels-ai-growth" target="_blank" rel="noopener">생산량을 늘릴 것으로 예상된다.</a>
데이터센터 리츠(REIT)인 에퀴닉스는 최근 BT의 아일랜드 데이터센터 사업을 인수했다. 데이터 이코노미에 따르면 고성능 GPU 가속기를 특징으로 하는 AMD의 aMI300 제품 라인은 2024년에 50억 달러 이상의 매출을 올릴 것으로 예상된다.
<h3>결론</h3>
디지털 인프라는 현대 기술의 근간이다. AI와 클라우드 컴퓨팅에서 블록체인과 5G에 이르기까지, 세계 경제는 혁신에 발맞추기 위해 강력한 데이터센터에 의존하고 있다.
리서치 앤 마켓츠의 연구에 따르면 데이터센터 서비스 시장은 2023년 566억 5천만 달러에서 2024년 6,223억 달러로 성장했으며, 2030년에는 9.99%의 연평균 성장률(CAGR)로 1,034억 달러에 달할 것으로 전망된다.
VGT와 같이 마이크로소프트에 집중적으로 투자하는 펀드를 활용하든, VPN을 통해 틈새 시장을 공략하든 투자자들에게는 이 혁신적인 메가트렌드를 활용할 수 있는 다양한 도구가 있다.
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미국 상장지수펀드(ETF) 시장이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPY/news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">10조 달러 이상의 자산</a>을 보유하는 역사적인 이정표를 달성했다.
블룸버그가 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-27/wall-street-s-etf-assets-hit-10-trillion-milestone-amid-frenzy?srnd=phx-latest&amp;sref=TBDibEcD&amp;leadSource=uverify%20wall" target="_blank" rel="noopener">보도</a>한 바와 같이 올해에만 무려 6,910억 달러의 엄청난 자금 유입이 이러한 급증을 촉진했다.
이러한 인상적인 급증은 기록적인 한 해를 위한 발판을 마련했으며, ETF 흐름은 이전 기록인 9,000억 달러 유입을 깨뜨릴 예정이다.
이러한 인상적인 급증은 ETF 유입이 이전 기록인 9,000억 달러를 초과할 것으로 예상되는 사상 최대의 해를 위한 기반을 마련했습니다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">VOO, VGT가 SPY를 압도</h2>
ETF.com의 <a href="https://www.etf.com/etfanalytics/etf-fund-flows-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener">데이터</a>에 따르면 2024년 8월 말까지 시장은 한 달 동안 총 710억 달러가 ETF에 유입되는 등 견조한 성과를 보였다. Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) 및 Vanguard Information Tech ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>)와 같은 헤비급 주식이 선두를 차지한 반면, SPDR S&amp;P 500(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)은 상당한 유출을 경험했다.
투자자들이 포트폴리오를 다양화하면서 ETF가 주요 투자 수단으로 자리잡고 있는 것이 분명해졌다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">VOO, IVV, VTI가 연간 수익률 선두</h2>
올해 가장 큰 수익을 올린 ETF 중에는 S&amp;P 500 지수를 추적하는 Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF와 iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>)가 있다. Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF는 605억 달러 이상의 순 유입을 기록하고 5,030억 달러의 운용자산(AUM)을 보유하고 있다. 이는 AUM의 12.04%에 해당하며, 투자자들이 S&amp;P 500의 성과에 대해 갖는 신뢰를 입증한다.
그 뒤를 이어 iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF가 약 434억 달러의 순 유입을 기록했으며, Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTI#NYSE">VTI</a>)는 210억 달러를 유치했다.
관련 기사: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/41096120/if-you-invested-1-000-in-bitcoin-when-donald-trump-said-he-wasnt-a-fan-heres-how-much-youd">도널드 트럼프가 비트코인 팬이 아니라고 말했을 때 1,000달러를 투자했다면 지금 얼마나 됐을까요?</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">기술주 중심의 QQQ와 비트코인 ETF도 주목</h2>
기술 분야도 뒤처지지 않고 있으며, Invesco QQQ Trust(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)가 올해 거의 209억 달러를 모으면서 기술 주식에 대한 활발한 관심을 보여주고 있다.
암호화폐 분야도 주목을 받고 있으며, iShares Bitcoin Trust(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>)는 약 209억 달러의 유입을 기록하여 AUM의 98.63%를 차지했다.
이러한 추세로 볼 때 ETF가 투자 생태계에서 주요한 역할을 계속하고 있으며, 다양한 옵션과 다양한 섹터에 대한 전략적 노출을 제공하고 있는 것이 분명하다.
시장 진화의 과정에서 한 가지는 확실하다: ETF의 시대는 이제 시작이다!
다음 읽어볼 기사: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/voo-%EB%8C%80-vti-sp-500%EC%9D%B4-%EC%82%AC%EC%83%81-%EC%B5%9C%EA%B3%A0%EC%B9%98%EB%A5%BC-%EA%B8%B0%EB%A1%9D%ED%95%98%EC%9E%90-%EB%91%90-%EC%9D%B8%EA%B8%B0-%EC%83%81%EC%9E%A5%EC%A7%80%EC%88%98/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VOO 대 VTI: S&amp;P 500과 전체 주식 시장 ETF가 새로운 최고치를 기록</a></li>
</ul>
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8월 초의 변동성에 굴하지 않고 투자자들은 8월에 미국 상장지수펀드(ETF)에 750억 달러라는 엄청난 금액을 쏟아부었다. 이는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">작년 같은 기간</a>에 비해 5배 증가한 수치이다.
블룸버그 데이터에 따르면, 8월 ETF로의 강력한 유입으로 인해 연간 누계 총액이 6,000억 달러를 넘어섰고, 2024년은 2021년에 설정된 9,110억 달러의 유입이라는 사상 최고 기록에 잠재적으로 도전할 수 있는 궤도에 올랐다. 2021년은 연방준비제도(연준)가 금리 인상 주기를 시작하기 1년 전이다.
블룸버그 인텔리전스의 ETF 분석가인 아타나시오스 파로파기스(Athanasios Psarofagis)는 투자자들이 8월 초 시장 하락세를 활용하여 ETF 보유량을 늘렸다고 강조했다. 또한, 투자자들이 연준의 금리 인하 개시를 예상하면서 채권 관련 ETF와 소형주 ETF에 대한 수요가 눈에 띄게 급증했다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ETF 시장, 총 가치 10조 달러에 근접</h3>
블룸버그 데이터에 따르면 ETF의 총 가치는 10조 달러에 근접하고 있으며, 이는 유통되는 모든 투자 펀드의 총 가치의 거의 3분의 1에 해당한다. 패시브 ETF는 8조 7천억 달러의 자산으로 이 분야를 장악하고 있으며, 액티브 관리형 ETF는 올해 30% 증가한 7,830억 달러를 기록했다.
채권과 주식 ETF 모두 강력한 자금 유입을 보였으며, 채권 상품은 올해 1,870억 달러, 주식 ETF는 3,670억 달러의 자금을 유치했다.
스트라테가스(Strategas)의 ETF 전략가인 토드 손(Todd Sohn)은 채권 ETF가 특히 적극적으로 관리되는 펀드를 포함한 다양한 새로운 상품의 혜택을 받았다고 말했다. 채권 ETF는 지난 3개월 동안 1,000억 달러를 유치해 2020년 팬데믹 회복 초기에 발생한 유입을 넘어섰다.
비트코인 기반 ETF 역시 올해 들어 순유입액이 170억 달러를 초과하는 등 인기를 끌었다. 단일 기업들을 기반으로 한 레버리지 및 인버스 펀드는 90억 달러 이상의 자산을 축적했다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2024년 8월 유입 기준 상위 5개 ETF</h3>
다음은 2024년 8월에 가장 많은 자본 유입을 기록한 미국 상장 ETF이다:
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<table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>펀드</th>
<th>2024년 8월 자금 유입</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>)</td>
<td>59.64억 달러</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vanguard Information Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>)</td>
<td>39.06억 달러</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>)</td>
<td>30.38억 달러</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>)</td>
<td>24.90억 달러</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTI#NYSE">VTI</a>)</td>
<td>23.58억 달러</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">데이터: TradingView (9월 3일 기준)</figcaption></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">연초부터 현재까지 ETF 유입 상위 5개</h3>
연초부터 현재까지 가장 많은 자금이 유입된 상위 5개 ETF는 다음과 같다:
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes">
<table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>펀드</th>
<th>연초 누적 자금 유입</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF</td>
<td>606.48억 달러</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF</td>
<td>435.32억 달러</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF</td>
<td>210.98억 달러</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)</td>
<td>193.29억 달러</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGG#NYSE">AGG</a>)</td>
<td>141.52억 달러</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">데이터: TradingView (9월 3일 기준)</figcaption></figure>
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Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)가 5% 이상 하락하고 광범위한 시장 성과를 측정하는 S&amp;P 500 지수보다 저조한 성과를 거두면서 8월 2일로 끝난 주에 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/08/40142331/chip-stocks-staring-at-another-bloodbath-as-intel-tumbles-nvidia-dips-4-asml-crumbles-over-6-whats-a" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">기술 분야가 급락</a>했다. 지난주에 해당 부문을 끌어온 요인에 대한 요약과 이러한 주식이 단기 및 중기적으로 어디로 향하고 있는지에 대한 전망은 다음과 같다.
엇갈린 기술업계 실적, 지정학적 요인의 압박: 많은 거대 기술 기업들의 실적 보고서를 기다리면서 트레이더들이 신중한 태도로 시작한 기술 주식은 약간의 승리로 한 주를 시작했다. 그들은 일부 기술 부문의 실적 실망과 임박한 촉매제에 대한 경고로 인해 화요일에 눈에 띄게 약세로 돌아섰다.
어드밴스드 마이크로 디바이시스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)의 강력한 실적 보고서는 수요일 기술주 반등을 촉진했지만 목요일 거시적 우려로 인해 매도 압력이 다시 촉발되었다. 제조 부문과 고용 시장에 대한 별도의 보고서는 트레이더들이 메타 플랫폼스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)의 상당히 탄탄한 실적을 크게 무시하면서 해당 부문의 실패로 판명되었다.
인텔(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)의 실적이 부진하고 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)에 대한 연방거래위원회(FTC)의 조사 가능성이 보고되면서 기술주에 대한 트레이더들의 위험 선호도가 약화되면서 매도 압력이 금요일까지 확대되었다.
지난주 기술주 매도에 대해 웨드부시(Wedbush)의 애널리스트인 다니엘 아이브스(Daniel Ives)는 &#8220;완벽한 폭풍으로 인한 공포가 기술주 매도를 가속화했다. 취약한 일자리 보고서가 &#8216;R 단어&#8217;에 대한 두려움을 부추기고, 연준(연방준비제도)이 금리 인하 주기에 너무 늦었다는 우려로 인해 기술주가 이 5등급 폭풍 매도의 중심에 있다&#8221;고 말했다.
8월 2일로 끝난 주의 주요 기술주와 상장지수펀드의 성과는 다음과 같다:
<ul>
<li>iShares Semiconductor ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>): -9.84%</li>
<li>Invesco QQQ Trust(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>): -3.07%</li>
<li>Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>): -4.90%</li>
<li>Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NASDAQ">SOXL</a>): -30.01%</li>
<li>T-Rex 2X Long NVIDIA Daily Target ETF(CBOE: NVDX): -12.21%</li>
<li>엔비디아: -5.12%</li>
<li>인텔: -31.48%</li>
<li>AMD: -5.35%</li>
<li>Arm 홀딩스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>): -23.86% (이번 분기 실적의 일부 손실)</li>
<li>애플(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): +0.87%</li>
</ul>
100대 비금융 기술주 성과를 추적하는 나스닥 100 지수가 지난주의 매도세 이후 조정 영역에 진입했다. 나스닥 100 지수는 7월 11일 장중 최고치인 18,671.07에서 10% 조금 넘게 하락했다. 최근 고점 대비 10% 이상 하락하는 것을 주식시장 용어로는 조정이라고 한다.
또한 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-tech-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">현재 최고의 기술주</a>
다음은 (What Lies Ahead)? 아이브스는 이러한 기술 강세장과 기술주에 대한 역사적인 상승은 끝나지 않았다고 말한다. 그는 "이것은 손에 쥐고 있어야 하는 기술주에 대한 다년간의 강세장에서 한 순간에 불과하다"고 말했다.
이 분석가는 연착륙을 요구했으며 연준이 향후 18개월 동안 대규모 금리 인하 주기를 시작할 것으로 예상했다.
기술주에 대한 아이브스의 낙관주의는 주로 인공지능 기술에 대한 그의 자신감을 전제로 한다.
그는 &#8220;우리는 이것이 기술 생태계 전반에 걸쳐 성장률을 가속화하면서 앞으로 수년 동안 더 광범위한 기술 부문을 촉진할 4차 산업 혁명이 될 1조 달러 규모의 AI Cap Ex(자본 지출) 주기의 초기 단계라고 굳게 믿고 있다&#8221;고 말했다.
이번 6월 분기 실적 시즌은 웨드부시의 강세론과 대규모 클라우드 구축에 대한 현장 점검을 입증했다고 아이브스가 말했다.
&#8220;미국 소비자 약화에 대한 우려(아마존 소비자 지출 감소), 연준의 대응 지연, 경기 경착륙 및 약세 시장 논리 재등장에 대한 걱정을 충분히 이해하지만, 우리는 기술 지출과 이 대규모 AI 기술 구축에서 중심에 설 승자들에게 집중하고 있다. 이 게임은 아직 9회 중 2회에 불과하다&#8221;라고 그가 말했다.
연준이 금리 인하를 시작할 것이라는 전망은 거대주에는 부정적이지만 중소형(SMID) 기술주에는 긍정적일 수 있다. 또한, 대선을 계기로 과잉규제 문제도 부각되고 있다. 공화당의 승리는 많은 사람들에게 규제 환경이 훨씬 덜 엄격해지는 결과로 간주된다.
AI를 활용하는 또 다른 이름인 팔란티어 테크놀로지스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>)는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40129511/palantir-faces-critical-prove-me-moment-analyst-says-commercial-growth-will-be-star" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">이번 주 실적을 발표할 예정</a>이며 잠재적으로 AI 물결의 강점에 대한 통찰력을 제공할 것이다. 경제적 측면에서는 두 가지 서비스 부문 활동 수치와 실업수당 청구 등 주목할 만한 발표가 있어 상황이 다소 느려질 가능성이 높다.
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