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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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

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미국 상장지수펀드(ETF) 시장이 10조 달러 이상의 자산을 보유하는 역사적인 이정표를 달성했다. 블룸버그가 보도한 바와 같이 올해에만 무려 6,910억 달러의 엄청난 자금 유입이 이러한 급증을 촉진했다.

S&amp;P 500 ETF 타이탄들이 2024년 $6,910억 유입을 견인: 나스닥, 비트코인 ETF들이 그 뒤를

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8월 초의 변동성에 굴하지 않고 투자자들은 8월에 미국 상장지수펀드(ETF)에 750억 달러라는 엄청난 금액을 쏟아부었다. 이는 작년 같은 기간에 비해 5배 증가한 수치이다.

8월에 미국 ETF가 $750억 유치하여, 2024년 전체 유입 금액이 $6,000억 돌파: 상위 ETF 리스트

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<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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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Interest Rates</h2>
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.
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<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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Tariffs, Mortgage Rates, And High Housing Costs Have Caused Builders To Change Strategy On New Home Construction

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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Broadcom Launches Secure Fibre Channel HBA, Boosting Data Encryption To Combat Rising Cyber Threats

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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Microsoft To Cut Costs, Pause Hiring In US Consulting, Tighten Spending

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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Microsoft Launches CoreAI Division: Ex-Meta Exec To Supercharge Copilot And AI Innovations

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%.
Some Notes On Major Fund Holdings
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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3 Digital Infrastructure ETFs In Focus As Trump Reveals Billion-Dollar Data Center Construction Plan

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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Apple's 2025 Chip Transition Targets New Wireless Edge, Broadcom To Retain Key Role

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>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="794" height="464" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/12121428/Screenshot-2024-11-12-at-10.44.09-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-643450" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/12121428/Screenshot-2024-11-12-at-10.44.09-PM.png 794w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/12121428/Screenshot-2024-11-12-at-10.44.09-PM-300x175.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/12121428/Screenshot-2024-11-12-at-10.44.09-PM-768x449.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px" /></figure>
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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NASDAQ 100 Struggles To Close Gap With S&P 500 During Semiconductor Slowdown

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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Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has reduced iPhone 16 prices by up to 1,600 yuan ($225) on its Alibaba Group Holding&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) Tmall store to boost sales during Singles&#8217; Day, the world&#8217;s largest shopping festival.
Beginning Monday evening, Apple offered a 500-yuan voucher for all iPhone 16 models, with the base iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Max starting at 5,499 yuan and 9,499 yuan, respectively, SCMP <a target="_blank" href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3283270/apples-iphone-16-sees-price-cuts-chinese-online-platforms-singles-day-promotions?module=perpetual_scroll_0&amp;pgtype=article" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
These price cuts come as Apple aims to counter the lukewarm initial response to the iPhone 16 on Chinese social media.
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The discounting is partly due to Apple Intelligence&#8217;s on-device AI system not supporting Chinese until next year.
Tmall has also introduced a trade-in subsidy of up to 1,100 yuan, allowing customers to save as much as 1,600 yuan on iPhone 16 purchases. JD.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) announced a similar discount, offering a free AppleCare+ subscription for the iPhone 16&#8217;s base and Plus models. PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) Pinduoduo further slashed prices, with the 256GB iPhone 16 Pro Max now priced at 9,199 yuan.
Riding the success of its 5G comeback, Huawei Technologies Co outpaced Apple in mainland smartphone sales in August for the first time in 46 months, SCMP cites CINNO Research.
<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">Prior reports indicated</a> that Pinduoduo and Taobao were slashing the prices of the iPhone 16 series before its official release due to its&nbsp;lack of AI features.
Pinduoduo started selling the iPhone 16 Plus with 512 gigabytes of storage at a 10% discount and the 128GB iPhone 16 at an 11% discount. Both Pinduoduo and Taobao marketplace have slapped a 4% discount on the 256GB version of the high-end iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Needham&nbsp;analyst Laura Martin expects the iPhone to constitute 89%- 96% of Apple&#8217;s <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">fiscal 2025 revenue</a>.
Apple&nbsp;stock gained 37% 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 iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWF#NYSE">IWF</a>).
Price Action: AAPL stock is down 0.99% at $234.13 at the last check on Tuesday.
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Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is nearing the launch of a budget smartphone by 2025 to regain market share lost to Huawei&nbsp;Technologies Co and 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>).
Apple iPhone&#8217;s market share in China <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40823119/china-is-eating-apples-lunch-where-smartphone-maker-ranks-vs-asian-competitors" rel="noreferrer noopener">slipped to 14%</a>, down from third to sixth place in the second quarter. Huawei bagged the fourth position, and&nbsp;Xiaomi&nbsp;came fifth.
Vivo&nbsp;emerged as the number one brand, OPPO remained second, and HONOR came third in China. Canalys attributed the local brands&#8217; success to the early discounts and promotions, integration of generative artificial intelligence, and their collaboration with regional supply chains.
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Apple is nearing production of an updated iPhone SE dubbed V59 that will become its new entry-level model, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-01/apple-readies-iphone-se-4-upgraded-ipad-air-for-early-2025?srnd=homepage-asia&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> familiar sources.
Reportedly, Apple will transition to an edge-to-edge screen, removing the old home button design. The new SE phone will likely support Apple Intelligence.
Needham&nbsp;analyst Laura Martin&nbsp;expects 89%- 96% of Apple&#8217;s 2025 revenue to depend <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">on iPhone sales</a>, underscoring the importance of Apple&#8217;s smartphone strategy.
Apple is also considering iPad upgrades. The company&#8217;s new iPad Air models, dubbed J607 and J637, will likely launch in 2025. A new iPad mini, dubbed J410, will be available by the end of 2024.
Apple&#8217;s updated models include a&nbsp;revamped Mac mini, updated MacBook Pros, and iMacs with the M4 processor and Apple Intelligence features.
However, Barclays analyst Tim Long flagged a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41127362/apples-iphone-16-cycle-faces-headwinds-analyst-warns-of-weaker-demand-macro-pressures-potential-earl" rel="noreferrer noopener">potential 3 million</a> iPhone unit cut for the December quarter due to demand weakness.
Apple stock is up over 30% 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 down 0.23% at $225.69 at the last check on Wednesday.
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The U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF) market has reached a monumental milestone, surpassing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPY/news">$10 trillion in assets</a>. 
This surge was fueled by a remarkable $691 billion in inflows this year alone, as <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">reported</a> by Bloomberg. 
This impressive surge has set the stage for a record-breaking year, with ETF flows on track to shatter the previous record of $900 billion in inflows.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">VOO, VGT Outshine SPY In Fund Flows</h1>
According to ETF.com <a href="https://www.etf.com/etfanalytics/etf-fund-flows-tool">data</a>, as of the end of Aug.2024, the market saw a robust performance, with a total of $71 billion pouring into ETFs during the month. Leading the charge were heavyweights such as the Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and the Vanguard Information Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>), while the SPDR S&amp;P 500 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) experienced notable outflows.
As investors diversify their portfolios, it's clear that ETFs are becoming the go-to investment vehicle.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">VOO, IVV, VTI Lead YTD Gains</h1>
Among the top gainers for the year were the S&amp;P 500 index-tracking Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF and iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>). The Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF has made a significant mark, attracting over $60.5 billion in net flows and boasting an impressive $503 billion in assets under management (AUM). This translates to 12.04% of its AUM, a testament to the confidence investors have in the S&amp;P 500's performance.
Following closely is the iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF, raking in about $43.4 billion in net flows, while the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTI#NYSE">VTI</a>) pulled in a respectable $21 billion.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tech-Focused QQQ, Bitcoin ETF Not Far Behind</h1>
The tech sector hasn't been left behind either, with Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) gathering nearly $20.9 billion this year, showcasing a vibrant interest in technology stocks.
The cryptocurrency space is also making waves, as seen in the remarkable inflows into iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>), which attracted around $20.9 billion, capturing an astonishing 98.63% of its AUM.
With these trends, it&#8217;s clear that ETFs continue to be a major player in the investment landscape, providing investors with diverse options and strategic exposure to various sectors. 
As the market evolves, one thing is certain: the ETF party is just getting started!
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Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has appointed Carolina Dybeck Happe <a target="_blank" href="https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2024/09/12/microsoft-names-new-executive-vice-president-and-chief-operations-officer/" rel="noreferrer noopener">as its new</a> EVP and COO.
Happe served at GE as SVP and CFO from 2020 until September 2023. Reuters reports that she was pivotal in leading the company&#8217;s turnaround and helped complete the spin-off of energy infrastructure unit GE Vernova in April 2024 after she stepped down from her role as CFO.
Microsoft&#8217;s move coincides with its pursuit of the lead in the cloud services market by solidifying its moat against Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Amazon Web Services.
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The hiring also followed the CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40791329/microsoft-plans-major-cybersecurity-summit-after-global-it-outage-hits-8-5m-devices-earlier-this-yea" rel="noreferrer noopener">outage that hampered</a> Microsoft devices, Reuters cites D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria.
Microsoft made <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38664730/googles-deepmind-co-founder-mustafa-suleyman-shares-his-exciting-first-month-at-microsoft-truly-tran" rel="noreferrer noopener">another critical hiring</a> earlier this year. In March 2024, the company poached the co-founder of&nbsp;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&nbsp;DeepMind&nbsp;AI lab co-founder Mustafa Suleyman from Inflection AI to lead Microsoft&#8217;s AI division.
Microsoft gained over 27% 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>).
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Microsoft Stock Prediction For 2024</h2>
Equity research analysts on and off Wall Street typically use earnings growth and fundamental research as a form of valuation and forecasting. But many in trading turn to technical analysis as a way to form predictive models for share price trajectory.
Some investors look to trends to help forecast where they believe a stock could trade at a certain point in the future. Looking at Microsoft, an investor could make an assessment about a stock's long term prospects using a moving average and trend line. If they believe a stock will remain above the moving average, which many believe is a bullish signal, they can extrapolate that trend into the future using a trend line. 
For Microsoft, the 200-day moving average sits at $412.21, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, which is below the current price of $427.0. For more on charts and trend lines, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">see a description here.</a>
Traders believe that when a stock is above its moving average, it is a generally bullish signal, and when it crosses below, it is a more negative signal. Investors could use trend lines to make an educated guess about where a stock could trade at a later date if conditions remain stable.
Price Action: MSFT stock traded lower by 0.19% at $426.21 premarket at the last check on Friday.
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Launched on 05/08/2007, the First Trust Technology AlphaDEX ETF (ARCA:FXL) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market.
<h2>What Are Smart Beta ETFs?</h2>
For a long time now, the ETF industry has been flooded with products based on market capitalization weighted indexes, which are designed to represent the broader market or a particular market segment.
Investors who believe in market efficiency should consider market cap indexes, as they replicate market returns in a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way.
However, some investors believe in the possibility of beating the market through exceptional stock selection, and choose a different type of fund that tracks non-cap weighted strategies: smart beta.
Non-cap weighted indexes try to choose stocks that have a better chance of risk-return performance, which is based on specific fundamental characteristics, or a mix of other such characteristics.
Methodologies like equal-weighting, one of the simplest options out there, fundamental weighting, and volatility/momentum based weighting are all choices offered to investors in this space, but not all of them can deliver superior returns.
<h2>Fund Sponsor &amp; Index</h2>
The fund is managed by First Trust Advisors. FXL has been able to amass assets over $1.24 billion, making it one of the larger ETFs in the Technology ETFs. Before fees and expenses, FXL seeks to match the performance of the StrataQuant Technology Index.
The StrataQuant Technology Index is a modified equal-dollar weighted index designed by the AMEX to objectively identify and select stocks from the Russell 1000 Index that may generate positive alpha relative to traditional passive style indices through the use of the AlphaDEX screening methodology.
<h2>Cost &amp; Other Expenses</h2>
Investors should also pay attention to an ETF&#39;s expense ratio. Lower cost products will produce better results than those with a higher cost, assuming all other metrics remain the same.
Annual operating expenses for FXL are 0.62%, which makes it on par with most peer products in the space.
FXL&#39;s 12-month trailing dividend yield is 0.41%.
<h2>Sector Exposure and Top Holdings</h2>
It is important to delve into an ETF&#39;s holdings before investing despite the many upsides to these kinds of funds like diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.
For FXL, it has heaviest allocation in the Information Technology sector --about 80.90% of the portfolio --while Industrials and Telecom round out the top three.
Taking into account individual holdings, Palantir Technologies Inc. (class A) (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pltr#NYSE">PLTR</a>) accounts for about 2.06% of the fund&#39;s total assets, followed by Godaddy Inc. (class A)&nbsp;and Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ctsh#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>).
FXL&#39;s top 10 holdings account for about 18.47% of its total assets under management.
<h2>Performance and Risk</h2>
Year-to-date, the First Trust Technology AlphaDEX ETF has lost about -0.82% so far, and is up about 9.32% over the last 12 months (as of 09/09/2024). FXL has traded between $104.07 and $142.51 in this past 52-week period.
The ETF has a beta of 1.14 and standard deviation of 25.32% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 103 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.
<h2>Alternatives</h2>
First Trust Technology AlphaDEX ETF is an excellent option for investors seeking to outperform the Technology ETFs segment of the market. There are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider as well.
Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (ARCA:XLK) tracks Technology Select Sector Index and the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (ARCA:VGT) tracks MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index. Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF has $64.13 billion in assets, Vanguard Information Technology ETF has $70.17 billion. XLK has an expense ratio of 0.09% and VGT charges 0.10%.
Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Technology ETFs.
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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), has hired Keith Strier of Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/g40695847/amd-appoints-ai-industry-veteran-keith-strier-to-expand-global-ai-capabilities-and-engagements" rel="noreferrer noopener">senior vice president</a> of global artificial intelligence markets.
Strier will lead AMD&#8217;s AI vision, driving new ecosystem capabilities and accelerating strategic AI engagements globally across public and private sectors.&nbsp;
He recently served as vice president of worldwide AI initiatives at Nvidia, where he was responsible for expanding commercial engagements with foreign governments.
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Nvidia&#8217;s rival AMD remains engaged in gaining market share through plans to acquire AI server company&nbsp;ZT Systems&nbsp;for $4.9 billion.
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At the same time, it grappled with its Ryzen 9000 series sales, as analysts, including&nbsp;Oppenheimer&#8217;s Rick Schafer, Truist Securities&#8217; William Stein, and Wedbush Securities&#8217; Matt Bryson, tout Nvidia as the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40526391/whats-going-on-with-amd-stock-on-friday" rel="noreferrer noopener">critical AI play</a>.
Microsoft Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) new Windows AI features will arrive on some AMD and Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) laptops in November, the Verge <a target="_blank" href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/3/24234687/microsoft-co-pilot-plus-pcs-intel-features-release-date" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur&nbsp;expects AMD to grow&nbsp;data center GPU revenue&nbsp;by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/08/40438854/amd-expands-ai-capabilities-acquires-zt-systems-in-major-4-9b-deal" rel="noreferrer noopener">$5 billion&nbsp;in</a> fiscal 2024, backed by server and PC CPU market share wins.
AMD stock gained 24% in the last 12 months versus Nvidia&#8217;s 123%.
Investors can gain exposure to AMD through Vanguard Information Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>) and iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>).
Price Action: AMD stock is up 2.49% at $140.35 premarket at last check Wednesday.
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Undeterred by early August volatility, investors poured a staggering $75 billion into U.S. exchange-traded funds in August, a fivefold increase compared to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">same period last year.</a>
According to Bloomberg data, the strong August inflows into ETFs have pushed the year-to-date total to over $600 billion, putting 2024 on track to potentially challenge the all-time record of $911 billion in inflows, set in 2021 — a year before the Federal Reserve initiated its rate hike cycle.
Athanasios Psarofagis, an ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, highlighted that investors took advantage of the early August market dip to increase their equity ETF holdings. Additionally, there was a notable surge in demand for bond-related ETFs and small-cap ETFs as investors anticipate the start of the Federal Reserve's rate cuts.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ETF Market Nears $10 Trillion In Total Value</h3>
Bloomberg data reveals the total value of ETFs is approaching the $10-trillion mark, representing nearly one-third of the total value of all investment funds in circulation. Passive ETFs dominate this space with $8.7 trillion in assets, while actively managed ETFs have grown by 30% this year to $783 billion.
Both fixed-income and equity ETFs have seen strong inflows, with fixed-income products attracting $187 billion and equity ETFs $367 billion so far in 2024. 
Todd Sohn, an ETF strategist at Strategas, said bond ETFs have particularly benefited from an array of new offerings, including actively managed funds. Bond ETFs have attracted $100 billion over the last three months, surpassing the inflows seen during the early pandemic-recovery period in 2020.
Bitcoin-based ETFs have also gained traction, with net inflows exceeding $17 billion so far this year. Leveraged and inverse funds based on single companies have accumulated more than $9 billion in assets.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top 5 ETFs By Inflows In August 2024</h3>
The following U.S.-listed ETFs saw the largest inflows of capital in August 2024:
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Fund</th>
<th>Fund flows in August 2024</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>$5.964 bn</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vanguard Information Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>)</td>
<td>$3.906 bn</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>$3.038 bn</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>$2.49 bn</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>$2.358 bn</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Data: TradingView (as of Sept. 3)</figcaption></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Year-To-Date ETF Inflow Leaders</h3>
Year-to-date, the top five ETFs by inflows are:
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Fund</th>
<th>YTD fund flows</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF</td>
<td>$60.648 bn</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF</td>
<td>$43.532 bn</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF</td>
<td>$21.098 bn</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>$19.329 bn</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>$14.152 bn</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Data: TradingView (as of Sept. 3)</figcaption></figure>
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) shares may not rise very much when the tech giant debuts the iPhone 16 on Monday because much of the anticipation is already baked into the stock, but the new phone should give some <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40680904/7-products-apple-will-likely-discontinue-next-week-after-iphone-16-launch">legs to the stock </a>over the next year, according to a tech expert. 
"I think the announcement is typically going to be a disappointment," Deepwater Asset Management managing partner Gene Munster told Benzinga on Tuesday. 
"I don't expect it to trade up on the event."
Munster&#8217;s expectation is the shares will start rising considerably after the company reports its third-quarter earnings in late October because consumers and investors will have had time to explore the iPhone&#8217;s expected artificial intelligence features, he said. 
&#8220;I think they&#8217;re really gonna catch on,&#8221; Munster said.
&#8220;Once that starts happening into next year, that&#8217;s when the excitement really goes, but this is going to be the disappointment before the excitement. I think this year is really going to be a great 12 months for Apple.&#8221;
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Sales for iPhone may grow as much as 15% next year versus Wall Street expectations of 7% because the iPhone 16 may convince 10% of iPhone users who planned on upgrading in 2026 to do so next year, he said. 
&#8220;I think it&#8217;s conservative to say 10% because there&#8217;s a group that&#8217;s just going upgrade this year because it&#8217;s time. Their phone is five years old they&#8217;re just gonna get a new phone.&#8221; 
The higher revenue will move the stock higher, Munster said, but he declined to predict a number. 
The question is how many users who initially planned to upgrade in 2026, 2027 and 2028 will go for the iPhone 16 in 2025 as a result of the new AI features, Munster said.
&#8220;These pools are so massive that just a small increase in that uptake has a measurable impact on revenue growth,&#8221; he said.
&#8220;I think the bottom line is if &nbsp;the AI features are as exciting as I believe, they&#8217;re going to have a massive wave of upgrades.&#8221;
Munster recalled iPhone sales growing 52% 10 years ago when the iPhone 6 came out with a bigger screen.
"Small changes to features can have big impact to growth,&#8221; he said.
&#8220;That&#8217;s the key question. Do you think these features are going to spur big upgrade cycle?&#8221;
AAPL Price Action: Apple lost 2.72% in Tuesday&#8217;s session, closing at $222.77. Exchange-traded funds that hold the stock performed as follows:
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<li>T-Rex 2X Long Apple Daily Target ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPX#BATS">AAPX</a>) fell 5.17%. </li>
<li>Direxion Daily AAPL Bull 2X Shares (NASADQ: AAPU) dropped 5.53%. </li>
<li>Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>) declined 4.32%.</li>
<li>Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>) slipped 4.4%. </li>
<li>IShares U.S. Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>) fell 4.18%. </li>
</ul>
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Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) continues to make waves in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market, even as Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies Co faces significant challenges in its bid to compete.
Despite Huawei&#8217;s efforts to create a domestic alternative with its Ascend series, the company&#8217;s software, particularly the Cann platform, reportedly struggles to match the ease of use and efficiency offered by Nvidia&#8217;s CUDA platform, industry insiders reveal, the Financial Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/3dab07d3-3d97-4f3b-941b-cc8a21a901d6" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Huawei, striving to compete against Nvidia&#8217;s well-established position, has taken proactive steps by dispatching engineers to assist clients like Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), iFlytek, and Tencent Holding Ltd (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) in transitioning their systems from Nvidia&#8217;s CUDA to Huawei&#8217;s Cann.
Despite these challenges, Huawei has seen growing demand for AI chips, driven partly by supply constraints and the U.S. government&#8217;s tightened export controls on high-performance silicon.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40659587/nvidias-blackwell-chip-potential-signals-strong-future-growth-analysts" rel="noreferrer noopener">Analysts remain optimistic</a> about Nvidia&#8217;s future despite challenges with its new Blackwell chips, which are nearly double the size of their predecessors and face manufacturing issues impacting yields and margins. Wall Street projects third-quarter revenue and EPS of $32.50 billion and $0.73.
Nvidia stock gained 146% in the last 12 months, buoyed by the AI frenzy. 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 iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWF#NYSE">IWF</a>).
Price Action:&nbsp;NVDA stock traded down 7.65% at $110.24 at the last check on Tuesday.
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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.
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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S&P 500 ETF 타이탄들이 2024년 $6,910억 유입을 견인: 나스닥, 비트코인 ETF들이 그 뒤를

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:
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes">
<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.
<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>의 데이터에 따르면 QQQ는 금요일 2.37% 하락한 448.75달러에 종료했다.
다음 읽기: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%ec%95%a0%ed%94%8c-%ec%98%88%ec%83%81%ec%9d%84-%eb%84%98%eb%8a%94-3%eb%b6%84%ea%b8%b0-%ec%8b%a4%ec%a0%81-%eb%b0%8f-%ea%b8%b0%ea%b8%b0-%ec%84%a4%ec%b9%98-%eb%8c%80%ec%88%98-%ec%97%ad%eb%8c%80/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">애플: 예상을 넘는 3분기 실적 및 기기 설치 대수 역대 최고치 돌파에도 중국 매출은 감소</a></li>
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NVDX

기술주 급락에 Invesco QQQ Trust는 조정 구간 진입, 엔비디아는 지난주 5% 이상 하락

엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)의 주식은 인공지능(AI) 열풍 덕분에 상승세를 보이고 있다. 2024년 6월, 엔비디아는 일시적으로 세계에서 가장 가치 있는 회사가 되어 3조 3,400억 달러의 가치를 달성했다.
퍼스트 포스트(First Post)에 <a href="https://www.firstpost.com/tech/nvidia-promises-up-to-700-return-upon-investing-in-ai-gpus-eyes-4-trillion-market-cap-13792152.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">보도</a>따르면 BofA 증권 2024 글로벌 기술 컨퍼런스에서 엔비디아의 하이퍼스케일 및 HPC 사업부 부사장 겸 제너럴 매니저인 이안 벅(Ian Buck)은 GPU 투자의 재정적 이점을 강조했다.
또한 읽어보기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39733017/taiwan-semiconductor-joins-the-trillion-dollar-club-surpassing-tesla-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">대만 반도체(TSMC), 테슬라를 제치고 조 달러 클럽에 합류</a>
그는 클라우드 제공업체들이 엔비디아의 GPU를 통해 상당한 투자 수익을 얻을 수 있다고 언급했다. 4년 동안 공급자들은 GPU에 지출된 1달러당 5달러를 창출할 수 있다.
벅은 추론 작업이 같은 기간에 투자한 1달러당 7달러의 이익을 얻을 수 있어 훨씬 더 수익성이 높으며 이 수치가 증가하고 있다고 지적했다.
엔비디아는 라마(Llama), 미스트랄(Mistral), 젬마(Gemma) 등 인기 있는 AI 모델을 지원하는 엔비디아 추론 마이크로서비스(NIM)과 같은 제품을 통해 증가하는 AI 추론 수요에 적극적으로 대처하고 있다. 이 회사는 또한 새로운 블랙웰(Blackwell) GPU에도 주력하고 있다.
벅은 데이터 센터 건설 프로젝트에 필요한 중요한 계획을 언급하면서 조기 협업의 필요성을 강조했다.
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투자자들은 Vanguard Information Tech ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>) 및 iShares S&amp;P 500 Growth ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVW#NYSE">IVW</a>)를 통해 엔비디아에 대한 노출을 얻을 수 있다.
주가 움직임: 금요일 기준, 엔비디아의 주식은 1.47% 상승한 129.28달러에서 2.35% 상승하였다.
또한 읽어보기:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/07/39725192/amd-challenges-nvidia-with-strategic-665m-purchase-of-finnish-ai-lab" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AMD, 핀란드 AI 연구소를 6억 6500만 달러에 전략적으로 구매하여 엔비디아에 도전</a></li>
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엔비디아는 엔비디아 GPU를 사용하는 클라우드 제공자들의 수익성 강조

혼합 현실 비전 프로(Vision Pro) 헤드셋의 시장 성공을 높이기 위해 애플(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)은 지원되는 애플리케이션 목록에 중국 최대 온라인 소매업체 두 곳을 추가했다.
무슨 일이 (What Happened): 가격이 3,500달러인 비전 프로 헤드셋은 이제 알리바바 그룹 홀딩스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)와 JD닷컴(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>)의 기본 앱에서 지원될 것이라고 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-24/apple-adds-alibaba-jd-to-list-of-vision-pro-apps-for-china">블룸버그</a>가 금요일 보도했다. 해당 앱은 샤오미 자동차 가상 시승, 메이크업 시뮬레이션 등 다양한 기능을 제공할 예정이다.
앱 지원은 넷플릭스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)가 맞춤형 앱 제작을 중단하면서 미국에서 순조로운 출발을 보인 비전 프로의 성공에 중요한 것으로 간주된다.
6월 28일 중국, 일본, 싱가포르에 출시 예정인 이 헤드셋은 해외 시장에서 수입 제품에 비해 상당한 판매 프리미엄을 보였지만 아직까지 큰 판매를 창출하지 못했다.
애플 주식은 지난 12개월 동안 거의 12% 상승했다. 투자자들은 Vanguard Growth ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VUG#NYSE">VUG</a>)와 Vanguard Information Tech ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>)를 통해 주식에 노출될 수 있다.
중요성 (Why It Matters): 비전 프로 헤드셋을 통해 애플이 중국 시장에 진출하는 데는 몇 가지 어려움이 따른다. 이 회사는 엄격한 규제와 화웨이와 같은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/06/39425871/apples-ai-push-encounters-obstacles-in-china-with-stricter-regulations-and-local-co" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">현지 기업들의 경쟁 심화</a>로 인해 중국에서 인공 지능 추진에 장애물에 직면해 왔다.
또한 애플은 보다 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39449011/apple-struggling-to-create-its-cheaper-vision-pro-model-says-expert-its-dealing-with-some-difficult">저렴한</a> 비전 프로 버전을 개발하는 데 어려움을 겪고 있는 것으로 알려졌다. 높은 가격표와 주류 매력의 부족으로 인해 비전 프로의 로드맵이 재평가되었다. 이 회사는 다양한 가격대의 다양한 장치를 출시하여 헤드셋의 접근성을 높이는 것을 목표로 한다.
애플은 또한 중국에서 판매되는 자사 기기에 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/06/39434301/apples-ai-strategy-faces-hurdles-in-china-talks-with-local-firms-are-ongoing" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">AI 기능을 통합</a>하기 위해 바이두 및 알리바바를 포함한 여러 중국 회사들과 지속적인 논의를 진행하고 있다. 이는 복잡한 규제 환경을 헤쳐나가고 이 지역에서 제품 제공을 강화하려는애플 전략의 일부이다.
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애플(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)의 주가는 큰 기대를 모았던 연례 세계 개발자 회의(WWDC) 2024에 대한 반응으로 첫 날인 월요일에 1.91% 하락 마감했다. 이 행사에서 쿠퍼티노 소재의 이 거대 기술 기업이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39256948/tim-cook-announces-apple-intelligence-for-iphones-calls-it-next-big-step-tremendously-excited">인공 지능</a>의 새로운 발전을 발표했다.
무슨 일이 (What Happened): 애플은 WWDC 2024에서 사용자에게 개인화된 생성 AI 경험을 제공한다고 약속하는 시스템 전체 소프트웨어 업데이트인 &#8220;애플 인텔리전스(Apple Intelligence)&#8221;를 선보였다.
이 소프트웨어는 애플의 주력 기기를 구동하는 새로운 iOS 18을 통해 아이폰 홈 화면을 더 맞춤화할 수 있게 하고 애플의 앱을 향상시키는 내장 앱의 최신 버전이 포함되어 있다. 음성 비서인 시리(Siri)는 이제 자연스러운 언어를 더 잘 이해하고 맥락에 따른 정보를 처리하며 앱 내에서의 작업을 수행할 수 있다.
이 AI 기능은 최신 기기 소프트웨어와 통합되어 있으며, 이를 통해 사용자는 텍스트를 요약하고 생일 애니메이션과 같은 사용자 맞춤형 콘텐츠를 생성할 수 있다. 개인정보 보호는 핵심 중의 핵심이며, 대부분의 AI 처리는 클라우드가 아니라 기기 자체에서 이루어진다.
애플은 또한 챗GPT를 자사 기기에 도입하기 위해 마이크로소프트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)의 오픈AI와의 파트너십을 발표하고 비전 프로 혼합 현실 헤드셋과 아이폰용 최신 운영 체제를 선보였다. 비전 프로는 6월부터 호주, 캐나다, 중국, 프랑스, ​​독일, 홍콩, 일본, 싱가포르, 영국 등 8개 국가에서 추가로 출시될 예정이다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WWDC 2024 후 애플 주식이 하락한 이유는?</h2>
시장은 특히 이렇한 발표된 혁신을 통한 수익 창출 측면에서 애플에 대한 기대가 더 높았다.
비전 프로의 신규 시장 진출을 제외하고는 신제품이 출시되지 않았다. 시리(Siri)를 챗GPT와 통합하려는 애플의 전략은 LLM(대규모 언어 모델) 영역에서 오픈AI와 비교하여 존재하는 격차를 강조한다.
역사적으로 과거 WWDC 행사 동안 애플Apple의 주식 실적은 부진했다. 지난 10번의 이벤트에서 애플의 주식은 종종 이러한 이벤트에 이어 상승한 경우보다 하락한 경우가 더 많았다.
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<th>애플 WWDC</th>
<th>WWDC 시기 AAPL 주가 변동률</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>2014년 6월 4일</td>
<td>-0.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2015년 6월 8일</td>
<td>-0.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2016년 6월 13일</td>
<td>-1.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2017년 6월 5일</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2018년 6월 4일</td>
<td>+0.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2019년 6월 3일</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2020년 6월 22일</td>
<td>+2.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2021년 6월 7일</td>
<td>+0.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2022년 6월 6일</td>
<td>+0.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2023년 6월 5일</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2024년 6월 10일</td>
<td>-1.9%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">기술주 전반의 하락은 아님</h2>
월요일의 더 넓은 기술 부문에서 상승세를 보인 것을 보면, 애플 주가 하락은 회사별로 나타난 것으로 보인다.
&#8216;매그니피센트 7&#8217; 중 애플과 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)만이 하락세를 보인 반면, 인베스코 QQQ 트러스트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)가 추적한 기술주 중심의 나스닥 100 지수는 0.3% 상승했다.
애플에 높은 노출을 가진 주요 ETF들은 모두 상승했다:
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<li>기술주 선발 부문 SPDR 펀드 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) 0.1% 상승</li>
<li>iShares 글로벌 테크 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXN#NYSE">IXN</a>) 0.2% 상승</li>
<li>뱅가드 정보 기술 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>) 0.3% 상승</li>
</ul>
지금 읽기: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/%ea%b2%bd%ec%a0%9c%ed%95%99%ec%9e%90%eb%8a%94-%ec%9d%bc%ec%83%9d%ec%9d%bc%eb%8c%80%ec%9d%98-%ed%8f%ad%eb%9d%bd-%ea%b7%bc%ec%a0%91-%eb%b0%8f-sp-500%ec%9d%b4-%ec%b5%9c%ea%b3%a0%ec%a0%90/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">경제학자는 ‘일생일대의 폭락' 근접 및 S&amp;P 500이 최고점에서 ‘86% 급락 가능성 경고</a>
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애플 주식, WWDC 첫 날 거의 2% 하락: 매그니피센트 7, 기술주는 상승세 유지

수익성 있는 투자 기회를 찾아 헤매던 중, 레딧의 r/stocks 커뮤니티의 청년 투자자들이 대중의 지혜를 활용하기 시작했다. werewere223은 &#8220;내 나이 때문에 내가 조금 오랜 기간 투자를 할 수 있어, 그리고 지금 당장 성장에 초점을 맞추고 싶어&#8221;라고 말하며 성장주를 고려하고자 레딧 커뮤니티의 다른 투자자들과 대화를 시작했다.
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<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" style="height: 316px;"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/stocks/comments/1c12x9s/growth_stocks_for_2024_and_beyond/">2024년 이후 성장 주식?</a> 
<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/werewere223/">u/werewere223</a>님의 <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/stocks/">stocks</a> 게시글</blockquote>
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다음은 레딧 커뮤니티를 통해 나온 최고의 성장주
여기 레딧 커뮤니티의 최고의 성장주들이다:
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<li>플루언스 에너지 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLNC#NASDAQ">FLNC</a>): 레딧 사용자 8000000MadeinMarket는 FLNC를 추천했다. FLNC는 에너지 저장 분야의 선도 기업으로, 유망한 성장 궤도를 보여주고 있다. 강력한 분기별 성장, 충분한 계약 백로그, 그리고 분석가들의 낙관적인 전망으로 보아 투자자들에게 장기적인 성장 기회를 제공할 것으로 예상된다.</li>
<li>팔란티어 테크놀로지스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>): 레딧터 NeonDr33mer이 PLTR을 중점적으로 언급했는데, 이는 데이터 분석 및 소프트웨어 솔루션을 제공하고 있다. 기술 분야에서 핵심적인 역할을 하는 PLTR은 앞으로 몇 년 동안 규모가 큰 성장 가능성을 제공할 것으로 보인다.</li>
<li>엔비디아 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): 레딧 사용자 tomato119는 NVDA를 추천했는데, 이는 반도체 산업에서 지배적인 입지를 가지고 있기 때문이다. 혁신적인 기술과 시장 선도력을 통해 NVDA는 변화하는 기술 분야에서 계속해서 성공할 수 있는 포지션을 차지하고 있다.</li>
</ol>
이 세 가지 주식이 주목받았지만, 다른 사용자들로부터도 레딧 커뮤니티에는 주목할만한 다른 주식들도 있었다. 기능성 음료 분야의 글로벌 리더 기업인 셀시우스 홀딩스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>)와 핀테크 파괴자 기업인 소파이 테크놀로지스 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>)이다. 이들은 성장을 원하는 투자자들을 위한 추가적인 기회를 제공한다.
뿐만 아니라 레딧 사용자 Jeffh19는 성장을 중심으로 한 ETF에 대한 고려도 제시했는데, 예를 들어 Vanguard Growth ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VUG#NYSE">VUG</a>), Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>), 그리고 Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQM#NYSE">QQQM</a>)가 있으며, 이는 빠르게 성장하는 분야의 다양한 투자 기회를 제공할 것이다.
투자자들이 다이내믹한 시장 여건을 탐색하는 동안, 2024년 이후 성장을 위한 잠재적인 기회에 대한 유용한 정보를 제공하는 것이 이러한 최고의 선정종목과 ETF 추천이다.
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