Many people hear the word "technology" in connection with an investment, and think immediately of computers. Fair enough. But the term is really so broad that it's kind of meaningless -- and can even be misleading.
Sure, there are the obvious kinds of technology companies. IBM
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But you'll find companies that are heavy users or developers of technology in all kinds of unexpected industries. Think of airlines, pharmaceutical companies, medical device makers, energy exploration companies, and automakers. See? It's everywhere.
Don't take "tech" investment options at face value. Look, for example, at the iShares S&P North American Technology
If you really want computer- or telecommunications-oriented funds, seek out ones with those words in their names -- and check the lists of the stocks they own, too. Otherwise, you may end up with something like the mishmash of constituents of the S&P North American Technology Sector Index.
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