QQQ

QQQ ETF Analysis

NASDAQ: QQQ

Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1EquityMkt cap $514.06BCIK 0001067839

$721.45+4.53 (+0.63%)
Summary

Managed by Invesco, the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 functions as an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that commenced operations on March 10, 1999. Its design specifically aims to replicate the overall financial performance, encompassing both capital appreciation and dividend income, of the NASDAQ-100 Index.

Holdings and distributions sourced from Invesco fund filingsupdated daily

Dividend yield0.42%Inception1999
Expense ratio0.18%1-yr return+21.2%
Assets (AUM)$475.3B5-yr return+97.3%
NAV$704.71Div growth 5yr+10.0%
Holdings102Beta1.23
DistributionQuarterlyIndexNASDAQ-100 Index

Top holdings

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NVDA logo
NVIDIANVDA
8.4%
AAPL logo
AppleAAPL
7.9%
MSFT logo
MicrosoftMSFT
5.9%
MU logo
Micron TechnologyMU
4.8%
AMZN logo
Amazon.comAMZN
4.3%
AMD logo
Advanced Micro DevicesAMD
3.9%

Dividends

Full history
Forward yield0.45%
Annual distribution$3.03
Frequencyquarterly
Next ex-date
Years of growth0
5-yr growth+10.0%

Is QQQ a good investment?

QQQ is an equity ETF that provides exposure to technology companies. It holds approximately 102 securities and charges an annual expense ratio of 0.18%. Technology makes up 60% of the portfolio, so performance leans heavily on that sector.

Strengths

  • Low 0.18% expense ratio, equal to approximately $18 a year on every $10,000 invested
  • Dividend has grown ~10% annually over the past decade
  • Spread across 102 holdings, the largest just 8.4% of the fund
  • One-year total return of +21.8% has outperformed the S&P 500's +16.3%

Trade-offs

  • Technology is 60% of the fund, so sector shifts move it
  • Higher volatility (beta 1.23) than the broad market
  • Yield of 0.42% is below dedicated income funds

This is an analysis of the fund's characteristics, not a recommendation. Whether QQQ suits any individual depends on their goals, time horizon, risk tolerance and the rest of their portfolio.

Performance & returns

Full performance
Price returnYTD1 year3 year5 year10 yearSince incept.
QQQ+17.4%+21.2%+94.6%+97.3%+517.8%+1312.9%
S&P 500 (SPY)+11.7%+15.0%+71.7%+75.5%+256.8%
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QQQ frequently asked questions

QQQ charges a 0.18% expense ratio, yields 0.42% and has grown its distribution roughly 10% a year over the past decade. Whether it suits any individual depends on their goals, time horizon, risk tolerance and the rest of their portfolio, and this is not investment advice.

QQQ has an expense ratio of 0.18%, which works out to $18.00 per year on a $10,000 investment. That is at the low end for an ETF, so more of the return stays with the investor.

QQQ pays dividends quarterly, four times a year. Its distribution has grown roughly 10% per year over the past decade. See the full payment history and ex-dates.

QQQ holds 102 positions. Its largest sectors are technology, communication services, consumer cyclical and consumer defensive. The largest position is NVIDIA at 8.4% of the fund. See the full holdings page for the largest positions and sector weights.

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