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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.

5 Best-performing tech ETFs

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

The best-performing technology ETF by one-year return is Invesco Semiconductors ETF (PSI), which is up 194.56%.

Ticker

Company

Performance (Year)

PSI

Invesco Semiconductors ETF

194.56%

FTXL

First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF

185.51%

CHPS

Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF

184.49%

SOXX

iShares Semiconductor ETF

157.10%

STHH

STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged

147.24%

Source: Finviz. Data is current as of July 1, 2026, and is intended for informational purposes only.

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.

Brokerage firms

on Charles Schwab's website

on E*TRADE's website

on Vanguard's website

on Fidelity's website

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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