iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (IQQ) belongs to the Nasdaq-100 category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IQQ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IQQ
IQQ charges 0.10% annually. No ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Nasdaq 100 ETF | 0.10% | 83.68M | Jun 2026 | IQQ vs QNDX | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.15% | 97.49B | Oct 2020 | IQQ vs QQQM | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.18% | 465.90B | Mar 1999 | IQQ vs QQQ | |
| Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.20% | 195.97M | Oct 2021 | IQQ vs QQMG | |
| iShares Nasdaq-100 ex Top 30 ETF | 0.20% | 27.73M | Oct 2024 | IQQ vs QNXT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IQQ
Among 46 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 97 | 208.59M | Mar 2020 | IQQ vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 97 | 25.80M | Dec 2024 | IQQ vs PQAP | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 95 | 560.94M | Mar 2021 | IQQ vs QMAR | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 95 | 2.84M | Jun 2025 | IQQ vs QB | |
| First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF | 92 | 931.89M | Jan 2014 | IQQ vs FTQI |
Top Performing IQQ Alternatives (YTD)
Among 49 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 45.14%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | 45.14% | 73.91M | May 2021 | IQQ vs QQQA | |
| First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fun... | 34.50% | 4.50B | Apr 2006 | IQQ vs QTEC | |
| Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Cash Cows Growth Leaders E... | 27.43% | 20.86M | Aug 2024 | IQQ vs QQQG | |
| iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF | 18.89% | 17.35M | Dec 2025 | IQQ vs BALQ | |
| Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF | 16.83% | 195.97M | Oct 2021 | IQQ vs QQMG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IQQ
IQQ has 20.24% 1-year volatility. There are 45 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.88%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 3.88% | — | Apr 2024 | IQQ vs QCAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 4.51% | 208.59M | Mar 2020 | IQQ vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 5.20% | 25.80M | Dec 2024 | IQQ vs PQAP | |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - July | 5.60% | — | Jul 2024 | IQQ vs QCJL | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly | 5.69% | 162.79M | Jun 2024 | IQQ vs QBUF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IQQ
Among 46 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -1.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | -1.79% | 208.59M | Mar 2020 | IQQ vs NAPR | |
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | -2.10% | — | Apr 2024 | IQQ vs QCAP | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | -2.15% | 25.80M | Dec 2024 | IQQ vs PQAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly | -2.31% | 162.79M | Jun 2024 | IQQ vs QBUF | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | -3.21% | 560.94M | Mar 2021 | IQQ vs QMAR |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $880B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.00% | 98.56B | May 2020 | IQQ vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -24.13% | 47.12B | Jan 2024 | IQQ vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 83.73% | 45.06B | Jul 2001 | IQQ vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.37% | 880.32B | May 2000 | IQQ vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 87 | 11.72% | 42.19B | Jun 2014 | IQQ vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 13 | -1.84% | 42.81B | Jul 2002 | IQQ vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 30 | -17.60% | 26.77B | Apr 2006 | IQQ vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 25 | -5.36% | 59.26B | Jan 2005 | IQQ vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 77 | 20.97% | 82.12B | May 2000 | IQQ vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 66 | 11.18% | 32.80B | Mar 2008 | IQQ vs ACWI |
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