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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Invesco QQQ ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) has returned -4.65% so far this year and 23.45% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, QQQ has achieved an annualized return of 19.05%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.29% per year.
Invesco QQQ ETF
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- -2.64%
- YTD
- -4.65%
- 6M
- -3.18%
- 1Y
- 23.45%
- 3Y*
- 22.97%
- 5Y*
- 13.18%
- 10Y*
- 19.05%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- -3.43%
- YTD
- -3.84%
- 6M
- -1.98%
- 1Y
- 16.08%
- 3Y*
- 16.86%
- 5Y*
- 10.37%
- 10Y*
- 12.29%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 10, 1999, QQQ's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.03%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Dec 1999 with a return of +23.5%, while the worst month was Feb 2001 at -26.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, QQQ closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 3, 2001 with a return of +16.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.23% | -2.34% | -4.84% | 1.35% | -4.65% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.16% | -2.70% | -7.59% | 1.40% | 9.18% | 6.39% | 2.42% | 0.95% | 5.38% | 4.78% | -1.56% | -0.67% | 20.77% |
| 2024 | 1.82% | 5.28% | 1.28% | -4.37% | 6.15% | 6.47% | -1.68% | 1.10% | 2.62% | -0.86% | 5.35% | 0.45% | 25.58% |
| 2023 | 10.64% | -0.36% | 9.49% | 0.51% | 7.88% | 6.30% | 3.86% | -1.48% | -5.08% | -2.07% | 10.82% | 5.59% | 54.86% |
| 2022 | -8.75% | -4.48% | 4.67% | -13.60% | -1.59% | -8.91% | 12.55% | -5.13% | -10.54% | 4.00% | 5.54% | -9.01% | -32.58% |
| 2021 | 0.26% | -0.13% | 1.72% | 5.91% | -1.20% | 6.26% | 2.86% | 4.22% | -5.68% | 7.86% | 2.00% | 1.15% | 27.42% |
Benchmark Metrics
Invesco QQQ ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.02%, beta of 1.18, and R² of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 11, 1999.
- This ETF captured 146.05% of S&P 500 Index gains and 120.43% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 4.02% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 4.02%
- Beta
- 1.18
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 146.05%
- Downside Capture
- 120.43%
Expense Ratio
QQQ has an expense ratio of 0.18%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QQQ ranks 58 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| QQQ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.04 | 0.88 | +0.16 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.62 | 1.37 | +0.25 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.21 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.93 | 1.39 | +0.54 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.00 | 6.43 | +0.57 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
Invesco QQQ ETF provided a 0.48% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.81 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.81 | $2.79 | $2.85 | $2.54 | $2.14 | $1.70 | $1.74 | $1.58 | $1.41 | $1.30 | $1.25 | $1.10 |
Dividend yield | 0.48% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Invesco QQQ ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.73 | ||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $2.79 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $2.85 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 | $2.54 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $2.14 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $1.70 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Invesco QQQ ETF. 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 Invesco QQQ ETF was 82.97%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 3112 trading sessions.
The current Invesco QQQ ETF drawdown is 7.75%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -82.97% | Mar 28, 2000 | 636 | Oct 9, 2002 | 3112 | Feb 20, 2015 | 3748 |
| -35.12% | Dec 28, 2021 | 216 | Nov 3, 2022 | 278 | Dec 13, 2023 | 494 |
| -28.56% | Feb 20, 2020 | 18 | Mar 16, 2020 | 55 | Jun 3, 2020 | 73 |
| -22.8% | Aug 30, 2018 | 80 | Dec 24, 2018 | 75 | Apr 12, 2019 | 155 |
| -22.77% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 52 | Jun 24, 2025 | 86 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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