Akamai Technologies, Inc. vs First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund — how do they compare? Akamai Technologies, Inc. trades at $116.86 (market cap $16.77B), while First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund trades at $315.63. The key difference: First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund is trading nearer its 52-week high, Akamai Technologies, Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AKAM | QTEC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $16.77B | — |
Sector | Technology | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $161.14 | $335.74 |
52-Week Low | $71.97 | $207.03 |
Enterprise Value | $22.75B | — |
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Akamai operates a content delivery network, or CDN, which entails locating servers at the edges of networks so its customers, which store content on Akamai servers, can reach their own customers faster, more securely, and with better quality. Akamai has over 325,000 servers distributed over 4,000 points of presence in more than 1,000 cities worldwide. Its customers generally include media companies, which stream video content or make video games available for download, and other enterprises that run interactive or high-traffic websites, such as e-commerce firms and financial institutions. Akamai also has a significant security business, which is integrated with its core web and media businesses to protect its customers from cyberthreats.
Read more on AKAM →QTEC is an ETF that seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index. The fund provides targeted exposure to companies within the NASDAQ-100 that are classified as technology or telecommunications companies, focusing on firms involved in software, hardware, and related services. QTEC is a tool for investors seeking focused exposure to high-growth, large-cap technology companies listed on the NASDAQ exchange.
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