In 2025, investors without exposure to AI stocks like Nvidia and Palantir likely underperformed the S&P 500. The iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF, managed by BlackRock, surged by 27.5% last year, outpacing the S&P 500’s 17.5% return. This ETF holds 291 stocks with significant investments in top AI companies like Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, and Alphabet. The ETF’s top 10 holdings, including semiconductor giants, delivered a 66% return in 2025. Cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and Alphabet’s Google Cloud saw accelerating revenue growth, indicating potential gains in 2026. Despite the dynamic nature of the tech sector, the iShares ETF may outperform the S&P 500 again this year.

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