XLK has a better annualized return if you look at the past 10 years. Its 20.6% annualized return is better than QQQ's 18.7% return during that same 10-year window.

Since QQQ includes 101 stocks versus only 69 for XLK, it's reasonable to conclude that QQQ is more diversified. Plus, XLK may omit some well-known technology stocks that you might consider essential.

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Year-to-date in 2025, QQQ has felt the heat, down close to 6% and off its 52-week highs by almost 11%, but still maintains a stellar track record of outperformance over the previous decade.

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XLK has delivered a 142% return over the past five years, while QQQ is only up by 136% during the same stretch. Looking further, XLK has an annualized 18.5% return over the past 15 years.

This top-heaviness amplifies exposure to tech’s most prominent winners and their risks. XLK’s expense ratio, at 0.09%, closely matches VGT’s, delivering a 0.72% dividend yield.