Sector ETF Report Card 📝 Revisiting the October 2022 Bottoms thru 2024

How has the stock market performed since the October 2022 lows? The S&P 500’s market’s recovery has been fueled by strong performances in technology and communications services.

2024 10 sp500 2 year returns

Despite various monetary policy, macro-level business, political and geo-political setbacks, the S&P 500 has recovered 22% these past 24-months and shown resilience, driven by strong earnings in strategic sectors amidst challenging macro-economic factors.

This rebound was supported by controlled inflation and favorable Federal Reserve actions, including a 50 basis rate cut in September 2024 that boosted investor confidence.

finviz dynamic chart for SPY

Finviz: State Street SPDR S&P 500 SPY ETF

Technology Sector

Since October 2022, technology has experienced remarkable 46% gains, largely driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and strong earnings from major tech companies. However, investors should be aware of potential volatility and valuation concerns in the sector.

finviz dynamic chart for FTEC

Finviz: Fidelity FTEC Technology ETF

Fidelity’s FTEC Technology ETF: Up 46% since Q4-2022, Up 29% in 2024 YTD

Market Sentiment: While there is optimism about the long-term potential of AI and technology stocks, some market participants remain cautious due to potential overvaluation risks.

Future Outlook: The technology sector is expected to continue playing a critical role in market dynamics, but investors are advised to maintain diversified portfolios to mitigate risks associated with potential market corrections.

Top Performers: The broader S&P 500 Index has benefited from the tech sector’s performance, achieving a return of about 22.08% year-to-date.

  • Nvidia (NVDA): Nvidia has been a standout performer, with its stock price increasing by over 150% in the first half of 2024. The company has capitalized on the AI boom, particularly in AI chip production, driving significant revenue growth.
  • Broadcom (AVGO): Another major winner, Broadcom’s stock rose by approximately 106.04%. The company’s acquisition of VMware and strong sales of AI-related products have contributed to its impressive performance.
  • Microsoft (MSFT) & Alphabet (GOOGL): These companies have also seen substantial gains due to their investments in AI technologies and cloud computing services. Microsoft’s stock increased by about 13.55%, while Alphabet saw a rise of approximately 10.74%
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Top Losers: Despite the overall positive trend, there have been instances of volatility within the tech sector. In July 2024, the NASDAQ experienced a significant dip due to underwhelming earnings reports from some tech heavyweights like Tesla and Alphabet.

COMPANY SYMBOL TOTAL NET ASSETS
NVIDIA Corporation NVDA 15.87%
Apple Inc. AAPL 15.68%
Microsoft Corp. MSFT 13.59%
Broadcom, Inc. AVGO 4.48%
Oracle Corporation ORCL 1.83%
Salesforce, Inc. CRM 1.82%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD 1.58%
Accenture PLC Class A ACN 1.47%
Cisco Systems, Inc. CSCO 1.47%
Adobe Inc. ADBE 1.42%

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