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First Trust NASDAQ-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund

QQXT tracks an equal-weighted index of NASDAQ 100 stocks that excludes technology companies.

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The mega-cap Tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 is up nearly 1% today as of this writing, which leaves it up 4.5% already in 2024. The Nasdaq 100 is now up 64% during its current bull market that began on 12/28/22.

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The First Trust NASDAQ-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund (QQXT) is a good investment option as it provides exposure to non-tech sectors that are also benefiting from AI advancements. The diffusion of AI across the economy is expected to accelerate, benefiting non-tech sectors. Companies across various industries are modernizing their business processes and workflows using AI, expanding the market size. According to McKinsey, Gen AI could deliver $13 trillion yearly in economic benefits across industries.

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QQXT is a comparatively better valued, similarly high-quality smart-beta (almost) tech-less alternative to QQQ. An ex-tech concentrated bellwether portfolio, with excessive valuation risks associated with tech removed, is a blend that could appeal to a value investor in a higher interest rates era.

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