The Best Nasdaq-100 ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Nasdaq-100 ETFs.
Nasdaq-100 ETFs and funds track the Nasdaq-100 Index, which comprises the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange, weighted by market capitalization. The index is heavily weighted toward technology and other high-growth sectors, giving these funds concentrated exposure to many of the world's largest and most innovative companies.
- Number of ETFs
- 54
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.66%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 5.87%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 18.99%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 60 / 100
The Best Nasdaq-100 ETFs
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Best Nasdaq-100 ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Nasdaq-100 ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are NAPR (97) and PQAP (97).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 97 | 208.99M | Mar 2020 | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 97 | 23.38M | Dec 2024 | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 95 | 563.87M | Mar 2021 | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 93 | 2.81M | Jun 2025 | |
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 90 | — | Apr 2024 |
Best-Performing Nasdaq-100 ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Nasdaq-100 ETFs is QQQM (15.38%).
Across the lineup, Nasdaq-100 ETFs show an average 1-year return of 18.99% and an average 5-year return of 7.33%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 15.38% | 98.27B | Oct 2020 | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | 15.30% | 481.03B | Mar 1999 | |
| First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fun... | 14.88% | 4.89B | Apr 2006 | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | 12.56% | 78.84M | May 2021 | |
| Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call & Growth ETF | 11.79% | 156.86M | Sep 2020 |
Lowest-Cost Nasdaq-100 ETFs
The top Nasdaq-100 ETFs is QQQM (0.15%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.66%, Nasdaq-100 ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.15% | 98.27B | Oct 2020 | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.18% | 481.03B | Mar 1999 | |
| Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.20% | 207.75M | Oct 2021 | |
| iShares Nasdaq-100 ex Top 30 ETF | 0.20% | 18.70M | Oct 2024 | |
| Invesco QQQ Equal Weight ETF | 0.25% | 20.85M | Mar 2026 |
Highest-Yield Nasdaq-100 ETFs
The top Nasdaq-100 ETFs is QQQY (36.69%).
Across the lineup, Nasdaq-100 ETFs show an average dividend yield of 5.87%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Nasdaq 100 Enhanced Options Income ETF | 36.69% | 190.18M | Sep 2023 | |
| YieldMax Nasdaq 100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF | 33.32% | 46.28M | Feb 2025 | |
| Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF | 26.63% | 47.62M | Sep 2025 | |
| Defiance Nasdaq 100 Income Target ETF | 20.33% | 45.56M | Jun 2024 | |
| Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call & Growth ETF | 16.68% | 156.86M | Sep 2020 |
Top ETFs Categories
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Top ETFs Comparisons
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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