Invesco QQQ Equal Weight ETF (QEW) 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 QEW. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to QEW
QEW charges 0.25% annually. There are 5 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Nasdaq 100 ETF | 0.10% | — | Jun 2026 | QEW vs QNDX | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.15% | 100.59B | Oct 2020 | QEW vs QQQM | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.18% | 481.14B | Mar 1999 | QEW vs QQQ | |
| Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.20% | 206.73M | Oct 2021 | QEW vs QQMG | |
| iShares Nasdaq-100 ex Top 30 ETF | 0.20% | 28.66M | Oct 2024 | QEW vs QNXT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QEW
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 | 210.48M | Mar 2020 | QEW vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 97 | 25.92M | Dec 2024 | QEW vs PQAP | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 95 | 568.10M | Mar 2021 | QEW vs QMAR | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 94 | 2.84M | Jun 2025 | QEW vs QB | |
| First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF | 91 | 938.31M | Jan 2014 | QEW vs FTQI |
Top Performing QEW Alternatives (YTD)
Among 49 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 43.02%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | 43.02% | 81.18M | May 2021 | QEW vs QQQA | |
| First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fun... | 32.07% | 4.80B | Apr 2006 | QEW vs QTEC | |
| Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Cash Cows Growth Leaders E... | 25.34% | 20.29M | Aug 2024 | QEW vs QQQG | |
| iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF | 17.54% | 16.35M | Dec 2025 | QEW vs BALQ | |
| Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares | 16.12% | 1.40B | Mar 2012 | QEW vs QQQE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QEW
QEW has 19.30% 1-year volatility. There are 42 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 3.84% | — | Apr 2024 | QEW vs QCAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 4.48% | 210.48M | Mar 2020 | QEW vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 5.15% | 25.92M | Dec 2024 | QEW vs PQAP | |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - July | 5.54% | — | Jul 2024 | QEW vs QCJL | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly | 5.58% | 165.79M | Jun 2024 | QEW vs QBUF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QEW
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% | 210.48M | Mar 2020 | QEW vs NAPR | |
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | -2.10% | — | Apr 2024 | QEW vs QCAP | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | -2.15% | 25.92M | Dec 2024 | QEW vs PQAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly | -2.31% | 165.79M | Jun 2024 | QEW vs QBUF | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | -3.21% | 568.10M | Mar 2021 | QEW vs QMAR |
Other ETFs from Invesco
The 10 most viewed Invesco ETFs shown here include SPMO, RSP, SOXQ and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $96B.
Often Compared With QEW
Investors most often compare QEW with JEPQ, QMMY, QQWZ. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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