Macquarie Tech (MAQ) is held by 8 ASX ETFs. Over the last 3 months it fell 22.1%: on $10,000, −$2212. We explain 2 big moves in that time.
About MAQ
- SectorInformation Technology
- IndustrySoftware & Services
- Size$1.3b
- Held by8 ETFs
- Big moves2 in 3M
Each dot is a move we explain. Tap one, or a row of Why it moved, to see what caused it.
Why it moved
- +8.3%peak +9.2%23 Sep 2026· Contract
Macquarie Technology Group shares surged on news of a key catalyst related to its data centre business, likely a contract award, expansion announcement, or operational milestone reported the prior day.
- −8.5%peak −10.5%28 Aug 2026· Unknown
MAQ.AX fell sharply, most likely driven by broader IT sector selling pressure, though the magnitude of the drop far exceeds what the sector move alone explains.
Held by 8 ETFs
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in MAQ today.
- ATECBETASHARES S&P/ASX AUSTRALIAN TECHNOLOGY ETF$650.65%
- SSOSTATE STREET SPDR S&P/ASX SMALL ORDINARIES ETF$250.25%
- ISOiShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF$250.25%
- AUMFiShares Edge MSCI Australia Multifactor ETF$130.13%
- VSOVanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF$130.13%
- VETHVanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF$3.860.04%
- VASVanguard Australian Shares Index ETF$2.950.03%
- A300Global X Australia 300 ETF$2.810.03%
Why did MAQ fall 8.5% on 28 Aug 2026?
Macquarie Tech
MAQ.AX fell sharply, most likely driven by broader IT sector selling pressure, though the magnitude of the drop far exceeds what the sector move alone explains.
The only corroborating signal is a -1.1% move in the ASX IT sector index (^AXTJ), which directionally aligns but is far too small to account for a -9.3% drop at 5.5x normal ATR. There are no company announcements, no recent news, and no other peer or macro signals. The volume ratio of ~1.6x is elevated but not extreme, suggesting a specific stock-level catalyst (e.g. an unannounced trade, block sale, or news not yet captured) rather than pure sector rotation. Confidence is low because available evidence is insufficient to identify the true driver.
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Evidence
Sector / macro signals
What it did to the 8 ETFs holding MAQ
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today