US-listed · NYSE Arca · FIF-eligible (above NZ$50K)
VanguardVGTVanguard Information Technology ETF
Vanguard's pure-play technology sector ETF. 300+ tech stocks including Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA at just 0.09%expense ratio.
Updated Reviewed quarterly
About this fund
What is VGT?
VGT is the US-listed ticker for Vanguard Information Technology ETF, issued by Vanguard. US technology-sector ETF. TER is 0.09% per year, with a trailing 12-month distribution yield of approximately 0.3%. Distributions are paid quarterly.
Next typical distribution: December.VGT typically pays in Mar · Jun · Sep · Dec. Issuer sets the exact date — verify on the distribution calendar before relying on a payment date.
Platform availability
Where to buy VGT from New Zealand
Based on each platform's advertised market coverage and fee schedule. Verify with the platform before transacting — instrument coverage can change.
| Platform | Per-trade fee | FX | Min | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 SharesiesSharesies | 1.9% per trade | 0.5% | NZ$0 | Beginners, fractional shares, mixing NZ + US ETFs |
 HatchHatch | US$3 per trade (≤300 shares) | 0.5% | NZ$0 (US$1 to invest) | NZ investors who want US-only ETFs (SPY, VOO, QQQ, SCHD, JEPI) |
 StakeStake | US$0 trades | 0.70% | NZ$0 | Frequent US-share traders who hate per-trade fees |
 Interactive BrokersInteractive Brokers | From US$0.35 / trade (Tiered) or US$1 flat (Fixed) | ~0.002% (US$2 min) | US$0 | Larger portfolios, frequent traders, multi-market investors |
 Tiger BrokersTiger Brokers | US$2 flat per US trade (to 200 shares) | 0.50% | NZ$0 | NZ investors who want NZ + US + Asian markets in one account |
 Invest DirectInvest Direct | From NZ$29.90 per trade | Undisclosed margin on conversion | NZ$0 | US trading must be switched on by request, and covers a curated list of US securities — check this ticker is on it. |
 ASB SecuritiesASB Securities | NZ$30 per NZX trade | Bank rates (~1%) | NZ$0 (ASB customer) | Existing ASB customers wanting one login for banking + brokerage |
Showing 7 platforms that list this ETF. Full platform comparison: all 11 NZ brokers → · Full coverage matrix: availability matrix →
NZ tax treatment
How is VGT taxed for NZ investors?
VGT is US-domiciled. NZ investors apply Foreign Investment Fund rules once total overseas-share cost basis crosses the de-minimis threshold. Below it, only dividends are taxable.
The FIF de-minimis threshold is NZ$50,000(source) of overseas-share cost basis. Below it, FIF rules do not apply and only dividends are taxable.
Most NZ retail investors use Fair Dividend Rate (FDR): deemed income = 5% × opening market value × your marginal rate. Comparative Value (CV) can be lower in flat or down years.
US dividends carry 15%(source) withholding under the NZ–US tax treaty (file W-8BEN; default rate without it is 30%(source)). The withheld amount can be claimed as a foreign tax credit on your IR3.
FDR vs CV method → · PIE vs FIF comparison →
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General information only — not personalised tax advice. Confirm your treatment with a registered NZ tax adviser before transacting.
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| Ticker | Name | TER | Yield | Distribution | NZ tax | Compare |
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| BOT | Automation + Robotics (BOT) Smartshares · NZX | 0.75% | — | — | PIE | VGT vs BOT |
| VOO | VOO Vanguard · NYSE Arca | 0.03% | 1.0% | Quarterly | FIF | VGT vs VOO |
| VTI | VTI Vanguard · NYSE Arca | 0.03% | 1.0% | Quarterly | FIF | VGT vs VTI |
| VYM | VYM Vanguard · NYSE Arca | 0.04% | 2.2% | Quarterly | FIF | VGT vs VYM |
| VXUS | VXUS Vanguard · NASDAQ | 0.05% | — | Quarterly | FIF | VGT vs VXUS |
Distribution history
Last 12 distributions — VGT
VGT typically distributes mar · jun · sep · dec. Per-payment history (amount + ex-date + payment date for the last 12 distributions) is published authoritatively on the issuer's own fact sheet and corporate-actions page. We have not yet verified a per-payment history for this fund against the issuer's records, so we point at the authoritative sources below rather than estimating.
Next typical distribution month: December. The exact ex-date and payment date are set by Vanguard — verify on the issuer source below before relying on a specific date.
Authoritative sources for distribution history
- Vanguard VGT product page — corporate actions + distribution announcements
- Vanguard VGT fact sheet PDF — historical distribution table
See /calendar/distributions/ for the rolling 12-month forward calendar across all covered ETFs.
What is VGT ETF?
VGT tracks the MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index, providing exposure to US companies in the information technology sector.
This includes software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services companies — but notably excludes companies like Amazon (classified as consumer) and Tesla (classified as autos).
Top 10 Holdings
Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Broadcom, Salesforce, Adobe, AMD, Cisco, Oracle, Accenture
VGT vs QQQ: Which Tech ETF?
| Feature | VGT | QQQ |
|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.10% | 0.20% |
| Holdings | 300+ | 100 |
| Focus | Pure tech sector | Nasdaq-100 (tech-heavy) |
| Includes Amazon? | No (consumer sector) | Yes |
| Includes Tesla? | No (auto sector) | Yes |
| Includes Meta? | No (communication) | Yes |
The key difference: VGT is a pure technology sector fund, while QQQ includes tech-adjacent companies like Amazon, Tesla, and Meta. VGT has lower fees but narrower focus.
How to Buy VGT from New Zealand
Choose a Platform
VGT is available on Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, and Interactive Brokers. IBKR offers the lowest fees for larger portfolios.
Fund & Convert
Deposit NZD and convert to USD. VGT trades around US$580 per share — one of the higher-priced ETFs.
Buy VGT
Search "VGT" and place your order. Fractional shares available on some platforms if the share price is too high.
Why Choose VGT?
Lower Fees than QQQ
VGT's 0.09% expense ratio is half of QQQ's 0.18%. Over time, this fee difference compounds significantly.
Pure Tech Exposure
If you specifically want tech sector exposure without consumer or communication companies, VGT is more focused.
More Holdings
300+ stocks vs QQQ's 100 means more diversification within the tech sector, including mid and small-cap tech.
Vanguard Trust
Vanguard is known for low costs and investor-friendly practices. VGT benefits from Vanguard's scale.
VGT: Pros & Cons
Pros
- Low 0.10% expense ratio (half of QQQ)
- Pure tech sector focus
- 300+ holdings for diversification
- Strong historical returns
Cons
- ✕No Amazon, Tesla, or Meta exposure
- ✕High per-share price limits accessibility on non-fractional platforms
- ✕Sector-concentrated (tech only)
- ✕Higher volatility than broad market ETFs
Invest in the Tech Sector
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FAQ
Common questions about VGT
What is the VGT ETF?⌄
VGT is the Vanguard Information Technology ETF — a sector-focused ETF tracking the MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index. Concentrated almost entirely in US tech: Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, software, semiconductors, and IT services. 0.10% TER.
VGT vs QQQ — concentration comparison⌄
VGT is sector-pure (~100% tech). QQQ tracks the Nasdaq-100 (~50% tech, plus Tesla, Amazon, healthcare, consumer). VGT is cheaper (0.10% vs 0.20%) and more concentrated. QQQ is broader and more liquid. Most investors hold one or the other — not both — to avoid double-counting tech exposure.
Can NZ residents buy VGT?⌄
Yes — via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies (US market), and Interactive Brokers. As a US-listed ETF, VGT is subject to NZ FIF rules above NZ$50,000 cost base. 15% US withholding tax on dividends with a W-8BEN. No NZX-listed tech-only equivalent currently available.
Should sector-pure tech ETFs be a core or satellite holding?⌄
Most NZ investors treat sector ETFs (including VGT) as satellite holdings layered on top of broader market exposure (VTI / VOO / Smartshares USF), rather than core holdings. Tech sector concentration adds historical volatility — past drawdowns have been larger than the broad market. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Where to buy VGT from New Zealand
The platforms below all support VGT. Each link opens the platform's site directly — we don't take any payment for placement or for clicks.
Hatch
Sharesies
Interactive Brokers
Stake
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Sources for this VGT data
The figures on this page come from the documents below. We do not pull live prices; the data is reviewed against issuer fact sheets and exchange listings (last reviewed 2026-05-02). Which figures have been checked against the issuer by machine, rather than by eye, is stated below — an unchecked figure is labelled as such rather than left ambiguous.
- ✓Total expense ratioChecked against Vanguard's own fund data on 2026-09-05.
- ✓Distribution yieldChecked against Vanguard's own fund data on 2026-09-05.Measured as SEC 30-day standardised yield.
Issuer product page
investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/etfs/profile/vgt
Fact sheet (PDF)
fund-docs.vanguard.com/F0958.pdf
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| Comparison | The other fund | Its TER |
|---|---|---|
| VGT vs SCHG | SCHG | 0.04% |
| VGT vs QQQM | QQQM | 0.15% |
| VGT vs QQQ | QQQ | 0.18% |
| VGT vs SOXX | SOXX | 0.33% |
| VGT vs SMH | SMH | 0.35% |
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