Vanguard Information Technology ETF Expected to Excel in 2026 with 320 Tech Stocks
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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- Strong ETF Performance: The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF has delivered a total return of over 38% in the past 12 months, with its 1,533 international stocks providing above-average dividend yields, showcasing strong investment appeal.
- Significant Growth Potential: The Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF achieved over 18% returns in the last year, while trailing the International High Dividend Yield ETF, it boasts an impressive annualized return of 17% since inception, indicating its long-term investment value.
- Stability of Utilities ETF: The Vanguard Utilities ETF owns 67 utility stocks, with nearly 62% being electric utility companies, expected to perform better than most stocks during high volatility periods, particularly in U.S. mid-term election years.
- Future Potential of Tech Stocks: The Vanguard Information Technology ETF holds 320 U.S. tech stocks, with its top four holdings (Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Broadcom) accounting for 49% of its portfolio, and the ongoing momentum of AI is expected to drive these stocks' performance in 2026.
Analyst Views on MSFT
Wall Street analysts forecast MSFT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MSFT is 631.36 USD with a low forecast of 500.00 USD and a high forecast of 678.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
34 Analyst Rating
32 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 451.140
Low
500.00
Averages
631.36
High
678.00
Current: 451.140
Low
500.00
Averages
631.36
High
678.00
About MSFT
Microsoft Corporation is a technology company that develops and supports software, services, devices, and solutions. Its Productivity and Business Processes segment consists of products and services in its portfolio of productivity, communication, and information services, spanning a variety of devices and platforms. It comprises Microsoft 365 Commercial products and cloud services; Microsoft 365 Consumer products and cloud services; LinkedIn, and Dynamics products and cloud services. The Intelligent Cloud segment consists of its public, private, and hybrid server products and cloud services. It comprises server products and cloud services, including Azure, and enterprise and partner services, including Enterprise Support Services. Its More Personal Computing segment primarily comprises Windows and Devices, including Windows OEM licensing; Gaming, including Xbox hardware and Xbox content; Search and news advertising, comprising Bing and Copilot, Microsoft News, and Microsoft Edge.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
