The Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was launched on December 16, 1998, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market.While an excellent vehicle for long term investors, passively managed ETFs are a popular choice among institutional and retail investors due to their low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency.Additionally, sector ETFs offer convenient ways to gain low risk and diversified exposure ...