QQQ
QQQ is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index. This index includes 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, primarily focusing on technology and innovation sectors.
Asset Summary
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Asset Performance Metrics and Risk Characteristics:
Metrics below use daily returns for Jan 1, 2026 – Jul 21, 2026 (YTD).
Understanding asset performance is crucial for evaluating investment quality and making informed decisions. Metrics like trailing return and drawdown provide insights into how an asset has performed over time, its volatility, and the efficiency of its returns relative to risk. Performance indicators help assess the stability, risk, and reward of an investment, allowing investors and portfolio managers to make comparisons and strategize accordingly.
1 Month Trailing Return
-5.68%
Represents the percentage change in asset value over the past month.
3 Month Trailing Return
8.03%
Indicates the percentage change in asset value over the last three months.
Period Max Drawdown
11.83%
The highest percentage drop from the peak value to the lowest point during the observed period.
Standard Deviation
21.24%
Shows how much the asset’s daily returns deviate from the average, annualized for the entire period.
Sharpe Ratio
1.21
Measures the average return earned in excess of the risk-free rate per unit of volatility, annualized.
Calmar Ratio
2.18
The ratio of the annualized return to the maximum drawdown, reflecting the return per unit of risk.
Asset Technical Analysis
Technical analysis involves evaluating an asset's price and volume data to forecast future movements and make informed trading decisions. Using indicators such as moving averages, pivot levels, momentum studies, and candlestick pattern scans can clarify trend strength and volatility. The tabs below summarize moving averages, pivots, technical indicators, candlestick patterns, and recent prices for this symbol.
Analysis
Moving Averages
Moving Averages are commonly used to smooth out price data and identify trends over a specific period. Here’s a summary of the latest moving averages for various periods:
| Type/Period | |
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| SMA | |
| EMA | |
| WMA | |
| WEMA |
- SMA (Simple Moving Average): Reflects the average price over a specific number of periods.
- EMA (Exponential Moving Average): Gives more weight to recent prices, making it more responsive to new information.
- WMA (Weighted Moving Average): Assigns a weight to each price, emphasizing more recent prices.
- WEMA (Weighted Exponential Moving Average): Combines elements of both WMA and EMA for a more responsive moving average.
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Take Action NowFrequently Asked Questions
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QQQ primarily includes technology and innovation-driven companies, such as those in the sectors of technology, consumer services, healthcare, and industrials. Major holdings often feature companies like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet.
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Yes, QQQ can be held in retirement accounts such as IRAs or 401(k)s. It can be a good choice for investors seeking growth through exposure to technology and innovation sectors.
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Key performance metrics for QQQ include its net asset value (NAV), expense ratio, total return, and tracking error. NAV reflects the per-share value of the ETF, while the expense ratio indicates the cost of managing the fund. Total return measures the overall performance including dividends, and tracking error gauges how closely QQQ follows the Nasdaq-100 Index.
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Similar ETFs to QQQ include the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), which tracks the S&P 500 Index, and the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF), which focuses on large-cap growth stocks. These ETFs offer exposure to different market segments and investment styles.
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Historically, QQQ has shown strong performance, largely driven by its tech-heavy composition. Long-term performance can vary, and investors should review historical data and consider how past performance aligns with their investment goals.
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Investors can buy shares of QQQ through a brokerage account, just like other stocks and ETFs. It is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "QQQ."
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Dividends paid by the underlying stocks in QQQ are collected and distributed to ETF shareholders. The fund typically reinvests dividends to purchase additional shares unless the investor opts to receive them in cash.
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QQQ is rebalanced quarterly to align with changes in the Nasdaq-100 Index. This process involves adjusting the ETF's holdings to ensure it continues to accurately track the index.
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QQQ is designed to closely track the performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index. Therefore, its performance is expected to be very similar to the index. Minor discrepancies might occur due to tracking error and management fees.
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As of the latest update, QQQ has an expense ratio of approximately 0.20%. This fee covers the cost of managing the fund and is deducted from the fund’s assets.
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