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: 57
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.64%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 5.73%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 17.23%
Median Risk/Return Score: 58 / 100

57 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
QCJL	FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - July	Nasdaq-100, Defined Outcome	Jul 19, 2024	0.90%	6.66%	—	0.00%	86
QCLR	Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF	Nasdaq-100, Hedge Fund	Aug 25, 2021	0.60%	-1.01%	—	15.09%	18
QDEC	FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF – December	Nasdaq-100, Defined Outcome	Dec 18, 2020	0.90%	8.95%	—	0.00%	77
QDTY	YieldMax Nasdaq 100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF	Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income	Feb 12, 2025	1.01%	11.71%	—	34.97%	52
QEW	Invesco QQQ Equal Weight ETF	Nasdaq-100, Equal Weight	Mar 18, 2026	0.25%	—	—	0.11%	—
QFLR	Innovator Nasdaq-100 Managed Floor ETF	Nasdaq-100, Options Trading	Jan 24, 2024	0.89%	3.68%	—	0.00%	48
QGRD	Horizon NASDAQ-100 Defined Risk ETF	Equity Hedged, Nasdaq-100	Jul 9, 2025	0.85%	10.26%	—	1.42%	47
QJUN	FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - June	Nasdaq-100, Defined Outcome	Jun 18, 2021	0.90%	3.46%	—	0.00%	51
QLDY	Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF	Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income	Sep 17, 2025	1.04%	9.85%	—	29.26%	—
QMAR	FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March	Nasdaq-100, Defined Outcome	Mar 19, 2021	0.90%	12.19%	—	0.00%	95
QMMY	FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Moderate Buffer ETF - May	Nasdaq-100, Defined Outcome	May 17, 2024	0.90%	4.20%	—	0.00%	60
QNDX	SPDR Portfolio Nasdaq 100 ETF	Nasdaq-100	Jun 23, 2026	0.10%	—	—	0.00%	—
QNXT	iShares Nasdaq-100 ex Top 30 ETF	Nasdaq-100	Oct 23, 2024	0.20%	10.64%	—	0.68%	35
QQEW	First Trust Nasdaq-100 Equal Weighted Index Fund	Nasdaq-100, Equal Weight	Apr 19, 2006	0.58%	7.80%	13.74%	0.21%	23
QQMG	Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF	Nasdaq-100	Oct 27, 2021	0.20%	16.33%	—	0.37%	56
QQQ	Invesco QQQ ETF	Nasdaq-100	Mar 10, 1999	0.18%	15.09%	20.88%	0.43%	54
QQQA	ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF	Nasdaq-100, Momentum	May 18, 2021	0.58%	43.50%	—	0.03%	73
QQQE	Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares	Nasdaq-100, Equal Weight	Mar 21, 2012	0.35%	15.02%	14.72%	0.58%	45
QQQG	Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Cash Cows Growth Leaders E...	Nasdaq-100	Aug 19, 2024	0.49%	26.81%	—	0.05%	56
QQQH	NEOS Nasdaq-100 Hedged Equity Income ETF	Nasdaq-100, Hedge Fund	Dec 19, 2019	0.68%	5.63%	—	9.01%	46

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
NAPR	Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April	97	208.59M	Mar 2020
PQAP	PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April	97	25.80M	Dec 2024
QMAR	FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March	95	560.94M	Mar 2021
QB	ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF	95	2.84M	Jun 2025
FTQI	First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF	92	931.89M	Jan 2014

Best-Performing Nasdaq-100 ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Nasdaq-100 ETFs is QQQM (14.66%). Across the lineup, Nasdaq-100 ETFs show an average 1-year return of 17.23% and an average 5-year return of 6.84%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
QQQM	Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF	14.66%	97.49B	Oct 2020
QQQ	Invesco QQQ ETF	14.57%	465.90B	Mar 1999
QTEC	First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fun...	13.91%	4.50B	Apr 2006
FTQI	First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF	12.23%	931.89M	Jan 2014
QYLG	Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call & Growth ETF	11.24%	155.30M	Sep 2020

Lowest-Cost Nasdaq-100 ETFs

The top Nasdaq-100 ETFs is QNDX (0.10%). With an average expense ratio of 0.64%, 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
QNDX	SPDR Portfolio Nasdaq 100 ETF	0.10%	83.68M	Jun 2026
IQQ	iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF	0.10%	—	Jul 2026
QQQM	Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF	0.15%	97.49B	Oct 2020
QQQ	Invesco QQQ ETF	0.18%	465.90B	Mar 1999
QQMG	Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF	0.20%	195.97M	Oct 2021

Highest-Yield Nasdaq-100 ETFs

The top Nasdaq-100 ETFs is QQQY (36.83%). Across the lineup, Nasdaq-100 ETFs show an average dividend yield of 5.73%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
QQQY	Defiance Nasdaq 100 Enhanced Options Income ETF	36.83%	184.23M	Sep 2023
QDTY	YieldMax Nasdaq 100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF	34.97%	46.35M	Feb 2025
QLDY	Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF	29.26%	49.68M	Sep 2025
QQQT	Defiance Nasdaq 100 Income Target ETF	20.43%	44.63M	Jun 2024
QYLG	Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call & Growth ETF	17.39%	155.30M	Sep 2020

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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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