VGT closed up 1.29% at $752.85 on April 13, 2026, tracking a broader market recovery despite a lack of fund-specific news. The ETF continued its upward trend in after-hours trading, rising an additional 1.05% to $760.75.
- The price rise follows a period of volatility triggered by Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade, with markets stabilizing on signals of potential Iran peace talks.
- VGT moved in tandem with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as the tech sector benefited from a general market rebound amid the start of Q1 earnings and rising oil prices.