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 rise 8.3% on 23 Sep 2026?
Macquarie Tech
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.
A Kalkine article published on 22 September 2026 — the day before the price move — explicitly references a 'key catalyst' driving a surge in MAQ shares, alongside multiple recent articles highlighting data centre expansion and FY26 performance. No formal ASX announcement was detected, but the news coverage strongly implies a material operational or commercial development in MAQ's data centre segment. The sector index (AXTJ) was actually down on the day, ruling out a broad sector tailwind and pointing to a stock-specific catalyst. The absence of an ASX announcement lowers confidence slightly, as the underlying event details cannot be verified directly.
Written by a language model from the evidence below, and it can be wrong. Tell us and we will fix or remove it. General information only, not financial product advice. It does not consider your objectives, finances or needs. Past performance is not a guide to future performance.
Evidence
News coverage
Sector / macro signals
What it did to the 8 ETFs holding MAQ
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today