5 Best-Performing Tech ETFs for December 2024

Tech ETFs may be worth considering if you’re looking for high growth potential and diversification.

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Technology stocks are often high risk, high reward: While some go on to become the next Amazon or Apple, others crash and burn. Technology ETFs smooth out some risks by owning a collection of tech stocks rather than just one. This makes it more likely for you to enjoy the benefits of a potential tech stock winner without the risk of tanking your portfolio when a tech stock loser drops out of the race.

Best-performing tech ETFs

Below are the best-performing tech ETFs based on one-year returns.

Ticker

Company

Performance (Year)

MAGS

Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF

63.09%

PTF

Invesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF

62.14%

OND

ProShares On-Demand ETF

57.43%

WUGI

AXS Esoterica NextG Economy ETF

55.56%

SMH

VanEck Semiconductor ETF

53.27%

Source: Finviz. Data is current as of Dec. 2, 2024, and is intended for informational purposes only, not for trading purposes.

What is a tech ETF?

A technology ETF is an exchange-traded fund that invests in companies in the technology sector. Tech ETFs include companies that create and distribute hardware, such as computers, smartphones, semiconductors and other electronics, and software, such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and cloud technology.

Why invest in tech ETFs?

Tech ETFs could be an attractive option for investors looking for high growth potential. They may increase your odds of earning higher returns, as you might if you invested in individual tech stocks, but tech ETFs may carry less risk because of diversification.

And while it’s impossible to know if investing in tech will guarantee you massive gains long-term, diversifying the companies in your portfolio through an ETF can help you safeguard against risk.

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Neither the author nor editor held positions in the aforementioned investments at the time of publication.
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