Updated
Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 27
Defiance Connective Technologies ETF returns 29.4% in 2026 amid AI-driven growth
Updated
Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 27

Defiance Connective Technologies ETF returns 29.4% in 2026 amid AI-driven growth

9 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 27
  • The ETF, now trading as SIXG after a July 2024 rebrand, outperformed Nvidia’s 11.7% return for the same period and holds 60 stocks tracking the BlueStar Connective Technologies Index.
  • SIXG’s portfolio includes semiconductor manufacturers, satellite companies, and telecom hardware makers, with recent additions from the space sector. The fund’s weighted forward P/E ratio is 24, and annual expenses are 0.30%.
  • SIXG ranks second among 12 peer funds for three- and five-year returns, reflecting surging demand for AI, energy, and infrastructure. Its strategy targets both established and speculative growth companies in connectivity and satellite communications.
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