ProShares Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (IQQQ) 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 IQQQ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IQQQ
IQQQ charges 0.55% annually. There are 16 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.15% | 101.29B | Oct 2020 | IQQQ vs QQQM | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.18% | 493.17B | Mar 1999 | IQQQ vs QQQ | |
| Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.20% | 217.98M | Oct 2021 | IQQQ vs QQMG | |
| iShares Nasdaq-100 ex Top 30 ETF | 0.20% | 20.89M | Oct 2024 | IQQQ vs QNXT | |
| Invesco QQQ Equal Weight ETF | 0.25% | 24.12M | Mar 2026 | IQQQ vs QEW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IQQQ
IQQQ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 56. There are 29 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 97 | 7.34M | Dec 2024 | IQQQ vs PQAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 97 | 213.26M | Mar 2020 | IQQQ vs NAPR | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 95 | 563.55M | Mar 2021 | IQQQ vs QMAR | |
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 91 | — | Apr 2024 | IQQQ vs QCAP | |
| PGIM Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF | 88 | 15.14M | Dec 2024 | IQQQ vs PBQQ |
Top Performing IQQQ Alternatives (YTD)
IQQQ is at 13.69% YTD. There are 14 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 64.24%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | 64.24% | 78.15M | May 2021 | IQQQ vs QQQA | |
| First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fun... | 38.99% | 4.61B | Apr 2006 | IQQQ vs QTEC | |
| Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Cash Cows Growth Leaders E... | 31.01% | 16.30M | Aug 2024 | IQQQ vs QQQG | |
| iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF | 18.59% | 16.20M | Dec 2025 | IQQQ vs BALQ | |
| Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF | 17.04% | 217.98M | Oct 2021 | IQQQ vs QQMG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IQQQ
IQQQ has 17.06% 1-year volatility. There are 37 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.63%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 3.63% | — | Apr 2024 | IQQQ vs QCAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 4.34% | 213.26M | Mar 2020 | IQQQ vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 4.99% | 7.34M | Dec 2024 | IQQQ vs PQAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly | 5.25% | 158.27M | Jun 2024 | IQQQ vs QBUF | |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - July | 5.67% | — | Jul 2024 | IQQQ vs QCJL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IQQQ
IQQQ has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.13%. There are 31 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | -1.79% | 213.26M | Mar 2020 | IQQQ vs NAPR | |
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | -2.10% | — | Apr 2024 | IQQQ vs QCAP | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | -2.15% | 7.34M | Dec 2024 | IQQQ vs PQAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly | -2.31% | 158.27M | Jun 2024 | IQQQ vs QBUF | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | -3.21% | 563.55M | Mar 2021 | IQQQ vs QMAR |
Other ETFs from ProShares
The 10 most viewed ProShares ETFs shown here include TQQQ, BITO, QLD and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $40B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraPro QQQ | Leveraged Equities | 53 | 41.43% | 39.74B | Feb 2010 | IQQQ vs TQQQ | |
| ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -29.93% | 1.42B | Oct 2021 | IQQQ vs BITO | |
| ProShares Ultra QQQ | Leveraged Equities | 53 | 29.58% | 14.59B | Jun 2006 | IQQQ vs QLD | |
| ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 49 | 17.21% | 5.36B | Jun 2009 | IQQQ vs UPRO | |
| ProShares Ultra S&P500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 50 | 12.95% | 8.02B | Jun 2006 | IQQQ vs SSO | |
| ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | Dividend, S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 29 | 6.48% | 11.27B | Oct 2013 | IQQQ vs NOBL | |
| ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors | 82 | 84.65% | 3.28B | Jan 2007 | IQQQ vs USD | |
| ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Inverse Equities, Nasdaq-100 | 1 | -40.31% | 1.83B | Feb 2010 | IQQQ vs SQQQ | |
| ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | Volatility | 1 | -22.07% | 265.17M | Oct 2011 | IQQQ vs UVXY | |
| Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 2 | -58.07% | 340.85M | Apr 2024 | IQQQ vs BITU |
Often Compared With IQQQ
Investors most often compare IQQQ with QQQI, JEPQ, ISPY. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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