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The Best ETF to Buy Now? We Thought So - Until We Did This ETF Review

Apr 24, 2026

The Dividend Diplomats review the iShares Expanded Tech Software Sector ETF (IGV), discussing its holdings, performance, and expense ratio during a "SaaS apocalypse." While acknowledging IGV's exposure to major software companies like Microsoft, Palantir, and Oracle, they ultimately suggest that investors might find better value in broader tech ETFs with lower expense ratios and dividend yields, such as Vanguard's VGT.

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WDAYNeutralLow ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

Workday is mentioned as a company within the enterprise software sector held by the IGV ETF.

CDNSNeutralLow ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

Cadence Design is mentioned as a company within the engineering software sector held by the IGV ETF.

SNPSNeutralLow ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

Synopsys is mentioned as a company within the engineering software sector held by the IGV ETF.

DDOGNeutralLow ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

DataDog is mentioned as a company within the Data AI analytics sector that is held by the IGV ETF.

CRWDNeutralLow ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

CrowdStrike is a top holding in IGV and a key player in the cybersecurity sector.

APPNeutralLow ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

AppLovin is listed as one of the top 10 holdings in the IGV ETF.

NOWNeutralLow ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

ServiceNow is a top holding in IGV, but has experienced significant losses year-to-date.

INTUNeutralMedium ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

Intuit is a top holding in IGV and is mentioned as one of the stocks the creator has been buying, despite significant declines from its highs.

ADBENeutralLow ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

Adobe is listed as one of the top 10 holdings in the IGV ETF.

QCOMNeutralLow ConvictionResearch Only

Qualcomm is mentioned as a company that might be found in broader tech ETFs, contrasting with the software-specific IGV.

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