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IYW vs VGT
iShares U.S. Technology ETF against Vanguard Information Technology ETF: 4 years of returns, risk and today’s technical read, from Kavout’s own data.
IYW did better over the period: $1,000 invested on Oct 28, 2022 would be worth $3,262 today, versus $2,924 for VGT—a 226.2% return compared with 192.4%. IYW also led over three years, 133.9% versus 130.6%, although VGT performed better year to date and over one year, at 26.9% and 27.3% versus IYW’s 25.3% and 26.6%. The difference matters because IYW’s stronger long-term result came with a higher 0.38% expense ratio, compared with VGT’s 0.09%, and slightly lower recent volatility: 24.5% versus 25.0%. IYW’s worst drawdown was -26.5%, compared with -27.2% for VGT. The funds were highly similar, with 0.990 correlation and IYW outperforming in 31 of the last 48 months.
- Price is above its 200-day average ($228); 50-day at $257.
- RSI 38, neutral. Supertrend says sell. ADX 25, so the trend is strong.
- Price is above its 200-day average ($109); 50-day at $122.
- RSI 40, neutral. Supertrend says sell. ADX 25, so the trend is developing.
Head to head
Which has returned more, IYW or VGT?
IYW beat VGT in 31 of the last 48 months; VGT won the other 17. The typical monthly gap was 0.53 points.
Total return by period
Which is riskier?
IYW: Feb 18, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025; VGT: Dec 16, 2024 to Apr 8, 2025
- 0.990
- correlation of daily moves, 4 years
- 1.00
- IYW move per 1% in VGT
- 0.986
- correlation, last 12 months
Month by month
Of the last 48 months. The typical gap was 0.53 points.
When did they diverge?
| Month | IYW | VGT | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | +10.8% | +8.4% | +2.35 pts |
| April 2026 | +20.2% | +18.3% | +1.93 pts |
| March 2023 | +11.6% | +9.7% | +1.86 pts |
| February 2026 | -4.4% | -2.8% | -1.60 pts |
Where the numbers come from. 1000 daily adjusted closes per fund from the Kavout market-data API, dividends included. Signals and indicators are Kavout’s own, refreshed nightly. Every figure is calculated from those adjusted closes.
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