Group 1 - The tech industry, particularly the Vanguard Information Technology ETF, has seen significant returns, with a 46% increase since April compared to the S&P 500's 27% [1][2] - The price of the Vanguard Information Technology ETF has risen from $470 per share in April to approximately $686 per share currently, indicating a substantial increase in valuation [2] - Historical trends suggest that record prices should not deter investors, as long-term investments in the market tend to recover and yield positive returns over time [5][15] Group 2 - Investing in the Vanguard Information Technology ETF could be beneficial for long-term investors due to its diverse holdings, including major companies like Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, which together account for nearly 45% of the ETF [10][11] - The ETF includes 316 additional holdings across the tech sector, providing diversification that can mitigate risks associated with individual stock investments [10][11] - Despite potential short-term volatility, strong investments in the tech sector are likely to thrive in the long run, making it essential for investors to be prepared for fluctuations [12][14]

Information technology is the largest of 11 sectors in the S&P 500, with a weighting of 33.9%. That's partly because the sector is home to the world's three most valuable companies: Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple, which have a combined market capitalization of $11 trillion. They have each obliterated the return of the S&P 500 over the past decade: Investors who haven't owned those three tech titans have probably underperformed the broader market. However, they aren't the only high-flying stocks in the informa ...