QQQ

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in QQQ, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 14, 2020, QQQ's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.24%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.7 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -13.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, QQQ closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.1%.

QQQ has an annualized alpha of -0.42%, beta of 1.25, and R² of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 14, 2020.

• This portfolio captured 117.79% of S&P 500 Index gains and 110.06% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.

QQQ has an expense ratio of 0.15%, which is considered low. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

QQQ ranks 44 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

QQQ Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.09
• 5-Year: 0.60
• All Time: 0.64

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.00 to 1.70, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of QQQ compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

QQQ provided a 0.53% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the QQQ. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the QQQ was 35.04%, occurring on Nov 3, 2022. Recovery took 277 trading sessions.

The current QQQ drawdown is 7.86%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.