What this ETF is trying to do

The SPDR Galaxy Transformative Tech Accelerators ETF (TEKX) focuses on companies involved in transformative technology. Based on its Top Holdings, the fund invests in a variety of sectors, including digital infrastructure and technology leaders.

Top Holdings (as of October 7, 2026):

• Riot Platforms Inc: 14.42%

• Keel Infrastructure Corp: 9.13%

• Siemens Energy AG: 6.35%

• Cleanspark Inc: 5.71%

• Cipher Digital Inc: 5.41%

• Nvidia Corp: 5.14%

• Microsoft Corp: 4.80%

• Hubbell Inc: 4.46%

• Applied Digital Corp: 4.42%

• Freeport-McMoRan Inc: 3.97%

These are only the largest holdings, and the full list can change over time.

What the numbers show

As of October 5, 2026, the share price was $63.35.

The fund has seen significant growth recently:

• Year-to-Date (YTD): The price return was 61.28%.

• One-Year Price Return: The share price increased by 52.62%.

• One-Year Total Return: This figure, which includes distributions, was 53.15%.

To put this in perspective, if you had invested $10,000 exactly one year ago at the estimated price of $41.51, your investment would be worth approximately $15,261.62 based on the price return alone.

Income and distribution explanation

This ETF provides some cash payments to investors, known as distributions. Over the last 12 months, it made one payout. The distribution yield is 0.22%.

It is important for beginners to know that a distribution yield is not the same as a total return. While distributions provide cash income, they do not guarantee that the original money invested (the principal) will stay the same or grow.

NAV erosion explanation

"NAV erosion" happens when the actual value of the fund's underlying assets drops over time. StockValueFinder uses an erosion-risk score to track this.

For TEKX, the erosion score is 100, and the label is "No price erosion detected." The erosion severity is rated as "good," and there is no severe erosion-risk flag.

Pros

• Strong recent price growth over the last year and year-to-date.

• No signs of NAV erosion according to the risk score.

• Exposure to major tech companies like Microsoft and Nvidia.

Cons

• Very low distribution yield for those seeking high income.

• Distributions are irregular and infrequent.

Beginner takeaway

TEKX is a fund that has seen a large increase in share price over the last year. While it pays a small amount of income, its primary movement has been in its price. Investors often look for principal stability to ensure their original investment doesn't disappear, and currently, this fund shows a "good" erosion-risk rating.