With U.S. markets enjoying renewed bullish momentum, investors seeking an easy way to participate in the rally can look to exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
With a modest investment of $100, the following two ETFs stand out for their exposure to high-growth technology and innovation sectors.
Notably, these areas could define the next phase of the market’s advance through artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and innovation.
Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)
The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), one of the most actively traded ETFs globally, tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index and offers exposure to leading nonfinancial technology and growth companies.
QQQ’s holdings, including Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta, sit at the core of the ongoing artificial intelligence revolution.
As the AI boom reshapes industries, these firms are seeing accelerating earnings growth fueled by data-center expansion, chip demand, and productivity gains from automation.
To this end, analysts point to several catalysts that could propel QQQ higher in 2026. A rebound in semiconductor demand following a supply-chain reset could reignite chipmakers’ earnings momentum.
Meanwhile, Invesco’s plan to restructure QQQ from a unit investment trust into an open-end fund could enhance efficiency, lower costs, and attract more institutional capital.
Notably, in 2025 QQQ has posted solid gains of nearly 20%, trading around $604 as of press time.
iShares Exponential Technologies ETF (XT)
For investors seeking a speculative but potentially explosive play, the iShares Exponential Technologies ETF (XT) provides exposure to companies developing technologies set to transform industries.
The ETF has reflected this growing momentum, gaining about 22% year to date to $73.32.
XT invests in firms operating across AI, robotics, genomics, advanced materials, energy innovation, and next-generation connectivity, often described as the “building blocks” of the future economy.
Its global approach sets it apart from the U.S.-focused tech funds, capturing innovation across both emerging markets and mid-cap disruptors.
Analysts expect 2026 to be a pivotal year for these technologies as breakthroughs in biotechnology, autonomous systems, and clean energy attract government support and private investment.
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