ETFs and Sector Funds: A Tale of Two Worlds When it comes to investing in exchange traded funds (ETFs), sector funds can be an attractive choice for those seeking specific investments.
However, they must be weighed against more general purpose options.
The comparison between State Street's Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) and Fidelity's MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC) highlights differences in performance, risk, and investment strategy.