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QQQ Is in a Correction (Down 10%). Should You Buy More of This Popular Tech ETF?

The Invesco QQQ Trust offers exposure to major tech names leading the AI trade. That can be more risky during a tech stock sell-off.

The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), a popular tech exchange-traded fund that tracks the Nasdaq-100 index, has experienced a 10% decline since reaching a record high in October. This correction has sparked concerns among investors about rising AI company debt, voter backlash against data centers, and doubts that AI tools will deliver significant productivity gains.

Tech stocks are officially in a correction, a broad decline of 10% or more. The AI boom has been fueled by optimism and excitement about the potential revolutionary impact of AI on the economy. However, recent doubts about the AI trade have emerged due to concerns about high costs and the lack of clear value from AI investments.

Major AI stocks like Alphabet, Nvidia, and Tesla have seen double-digit declines in their share prices over the past six months. While long-term investors who believe in the long-term potential of AI and the tech majors leading the AI trade may see the recent correction as a buying opportunity, skeptics may prefer to steer clear of QQQ.

It's essential to remember that diversification and a long-term perspective are crucial for investors, especially when it comes to a sector as volatile and uncertain as AI.

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