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Diversify Your Portfolio: Why SPYM is a Smart Investment Beyond Tech

Ramit Sethi
authorBy Ramit Sethi
dateApr 14, 2026
Read time3 min
Tech stocks have seen incredible growth over the past few years, with the Nasdaq-100 surging nearly 79% and the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF climbing around 144%. However, the landscape appears to be shifting. In 2026, tech giants like Meta, Tesla, and Microsoft have experienced declines, and the Nasdaq-100 has lagged behind the S&P 500. This has left many investors feeling uncertain about the future of tech.

Discover Stability: Embrace Broad Market Exposure Beyond Tech's Volatility!

The Shifting Sands of Tech Investment: A New Outlook for Portfolio Strategy

While some investors worry about a potential AI bubble or a 'SaaSpocalypse,' these fears might be overstated. Nevertheless, if you are looking to broaden your investment horizons and find a more comprehensive way to participate in the stock market, the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) presents a compelling option.

Unlocking Broad Market Access: The Appeal of SPYM's Diversification

This exchange-traded fund provides access to the entire S&P 500 index, encompassing 80% of the U.S. market, at an exceptionally low expense ratio of 0.02%. This makes SPYM an attractive choice for investors seeking to move beyond the tech sector's influence.

Navigating the Great Rotation: Why SPYM Outperforms in a Changing Market

SPYM allows for diversification away from tech and positions investors to benefit from the 'great rotation' trend, where capital is shifting from tech into other market segments like small-cap and value stocks. While the S&P 500 has historically been tech-heavy, the ongoing rotation means that even if major tech stocks face corrections, other sectors within the S&P 500 could continue to grow. SPYM's year-to-date outperformance of the Nasdaq-100 signals the resilience of the broader market despite tech's turbulence.

Long-Term Performance: Consistent Returns with the S&P 500 Index

SPYM closely mirrors the performance of the S&P 500. Over the past decade, it has delivered an average annual return of 14.2%, and since its inception in November 2025, it has achieved an average annual return of 10.7%, aligning perfectly with the S&P 500's long-term average of 10% per year.

A Balanced Portfolio: Sector Allocation and Leading Holdings of SPYM

Despite including tech heavyweights like Nvidia (7.6%), Apple (6.5%), and Microsoft (4.7%), SPYM maintains a balanced sectoral allocation, with Information Technology accounting for only 33.4% of the fund. Other significant sectors include Financials (12.5%), Communication Services (10.6%), Consumer Discretionary (9.8%), and Healthcare (9.2%). This diversified structure makes SPYM an ideal choice for long-term investors seeking to mitigate risks associated with overexposure to a single sector.

Ramit Sethi
authorBy Ramit Sethi

Author of "I Will Teach You to Be Rich," focusing on psychology and systems for a rich life without guilt.

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