tech
March 5, 2026
Software stocks rally even as the wider market undergoes turmoil. Finally time to get in?
The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) advanced almost 8% so far this week, while the S&P 500 is down a fraction.

TL;DR
- The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) has gained nearly 8% this week.
- Microsoft is performing well, up nearly 5% this week.
- Software stocks fell earlier in the year due to fears that AI could make traditional SaaS models obsolete.
- Experts believe these fears may have been overblown, citing proprietary data and customer trust as barriers for AI displacement.
- Despite the recent rally, the IGV ETF remains down 17% year-to-date.
- Some investors are cautious about future growth in the software sector, even with reasonable prices available.
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