VGT ETF excludes Google, Meta, Amazon due to sector rules, focusing on semiconductors and software instead.

The Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) excludes major tech-adjacent companies like Alphabet (Google), Meta, and Amazon due to a 2018 sector reclassification that moved these firms out of the Information Technology sector. Instead, VGT focuses on companies like Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Broadcom, concentrating on semiconductors and enterprise software. This means investors expecting broad tech exposure may be surprised by the fund's narrower focus and overlap with other index funds they hold, potentially leading to less diversification. Alternative ETFs exist that include these internet giants but often at higher fees.

Investors looking at VGT's focus on semiconductors and enterprise software might note that on Pluang, VGT trades at USD 126.43 with a 1-day gain of 0.69% as of Sep 23, 2026 05:21 WIB. Key holdings like Apple and Nvidia show mixed moves: Apple is up slightly by 0.27% at USD 339.88, while Nvidia gained 0.44% to USD 228.37. This contrasts with Microsoft, which dipped 0.31% to USD 500.06, reflecting varied investor sentiment within the tech sector.