Head-to-head over the 11-year window both funds have in common (2015-10-26 → 2026-10-23): XLK (Technology Select Sector SPDR) vs VGT (Vanguard Information Technology ETF) — total return with dividends reinvested, both starting at $10,000 on the same date.
On risk-adjusted return, VGT came out ahead of XLK —
but the gap is only half the story. Drawdown and yield often matter more.
XLK vs VGT — the numbers
| Metric | XLK | VGT |
|---|---|---|
| CAGR | 22.7% | 22.8% |
| Volatility | 24.4% | 24.4% |
| Sharpe | 0.96 | 0.97 |
| Sortino | 1.26 | 1.26 |
| Max drawdown | -33.6% | -35.1% |
| Dividend yield | 0.46% | 0.40% |
| $10k → today | $94,753 | $95,616 |
Compared over the exact period both funds existed, so the window is shorter than 10 years when one fund is newer. Past performance doesn't predict the future — try your own dates in the tool.