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
QQQI	NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF	Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income	Jan 29, 2024	0.68%	9.52%	—	15.20%	51
QQQM	Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF	Nasdaq-100	Oct 13, 2020	0.15%	15.12%	—	0.45%	54
QQQT	Defiance Nasdaq 100 Income Target ETF	Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income	Jun 20, 2024	1.05%	14.06%	—	20.43%	46
QQQY	Defiance Nasdaq 100 Enhanced Options Income ETF	Nasdaq-100, Options Trading, Dividend	Sep 13, 2023	0.99%	14.44%	—	36.83%	54
QQWZ	Pacer Cash COWZ 100-Nasdaq 100 Rotator ETF	Nasdaq-100, Tactical Allocation	May 6, 2025	0.49%	12.85%	—	0.57%	59
QQXT	First Trust Nasdaq-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index ...	Nasdaq-100	Feb 8, 2007	0.60%	-0.66%	9.85%	1.25%	9
QRMI	Global X NASDAQ 100 Risk Managed Income ETF	Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income	Aug 25, 2021	0.60%	1.26%	—	12.53%	45
QSIX	Pacer Metarus Nasdaq 100 Dividend Multiplier 600 E...	Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income	Sep 23, 2024	0.60%	13.83%	—	3.66%	54
QSPT	FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF – September	Nasdaq-100, Options Trading	Sep 17, 2021	0.90%	9.56%	—	0.00%	65
QTEC	First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fun...	Nasdaq-100, Technology Equities	Apr 19, 2006	0.57%	33.06%	21.32%	0.01%	58
QTR	Global X NASDAQ 100 Tail Risk ETF	Nasdaq-100, Hedge Fund	Aug 25, 2021	0.60%	11.70%	—	16.72%	45
QXQ	SGI Enhanced Nasdaq-100 ETF	Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income	Jun 13, 2024	0.98%	14.56%	—	15.65%	57
QYLD	Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF	Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income	Dec 12, 2013	0.60%	8.07%	9.68%	11.85%	85
QYLG	Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call & Growth ETF	Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income	Sep 18, 2020	0.60%	11.78%	—	17.39%	70
ROCQ	JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Yield ETF	Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income	Mar 18, 2026	0.35%	—	—	3.02%	—
SQQQ	ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ	Leveraged Equities, Inverse Equities, Nasdaq-100	Feb 9, 2010	0.95%	-38.79%	-54.94%	9.76%	1
XQQI	NEOS Boosted Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF	Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income	Feb 2, 2026	0.98%	—	—	10.33%	—

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 IQQ (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
IQQ	iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF	0.10%	—	Jul 2026
QNDX	SPDR Portfolio Nasdaq 100 ETF	0.10%	83.68M	Jun 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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