SPDR Portfolio Nasdaq 100 ETF (QNDX) 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 QNDX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to QNDX
QNDX 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF | 0.10% | 302.44M | Jul 2026 | QNDX vs IQQ | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.15% | 97.11B | Oct 2020 | QNDX vs QQQM | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.18% | 452.80B | Mar 1999 | QNDX vs QQQ | |
| Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.20% | 194.23M | Oct 2021 | QNDX vs QQMG | |
| iShares Nasdaq Top 30 Stocks ETF | 0.20% | 276.66M | Oct 2024 | QNDX vs QTOP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QNDX
Among 48 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 | 207.95M | Mar 2020 | QNDX vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 97 | 26.30M | Dec 2024 | QNDX vs PQAP | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 96 | 2.87M | Jun 2025 | QNDX vs QB | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 95 | 566.25M | Mar 2021 | QNDX vs QMAR | |
| First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF | 88 | 907.91M | Jan 2014 | QNDX vs FTQI |
Top Performing QNDX Alternatives (YTD)
Among 51 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 47.65%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | 47.65% | 69.09M | May 2021 | QNDX vs QQQA | |
| First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fun... | 37.09% | 4.57B | Apr 2006 | QNDX vs QTEC | |
| Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Cash Cows Growth Leaders E... | 27.29% | 20.86M | Aug 2024 | QNDX vs QQQG | |
| iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF | 20.79% | 16.09M | Dec 2025 | QNDX vs BALQ | |
| Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares | 18.72% | 1.33B | Mar 2012 | QNDX vs QQQE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QNDX
QNDX has 24.98% 1-year volatility. There are 50 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 4.25%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 4.25% | — | Apr 2024 | QNDX vs QCAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 4.74% | 207.95M | Mar 2020 | QNDX vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 5.40% | 26.30M | Dec 2024 | QNDX vs PQAP | |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - July | 6.01% | — | Jul 2024 | QNDX vs QCJL | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly | 6.24% | 162.74M | Jun 2024 | QNDX vs QBUF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QNDX
Among 48 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -2.06%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | -2.06% | 207.95M | Mar 2020 | QNDX vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | -2.52% | 26.30M | Dec 2024 | QNDX vs PQAP | |
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | -2.58% | — | Apr 2024 | QNDX vs QCAP | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | -3.21% | 566.25M | Mar 2021 | QNDX vs QMAR | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | -3.47% | 2.87M | Jun 2025 | QNDX vs QB |
Other ETFs from State Street
The 10 most viewed State Street ETFs shown here include SPY, GLD, XLK and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $789B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 71 | 13.49% | 789.06B | Jan 1993 | QNDX vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 29 | -1.68% | 130.32B | Nov 2004 | QNDX vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 60 | 29.45% | 115.56B | Dec 1998 | QNDX vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 48 | 14.87% | 51.09B | Sep 2000 | QNDX vs SPYG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 72 | 13.55% | 160.81B | Nov 2005 | QNDX vs SPYM | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ... | S&P 500, Dividend | 69 | 17.85% | 8.75B | Oct 2015 | QNDX vs SPYD | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 61 | 29.95% | 38.64B | Dec 1998 | QNDX vs XLE | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -1.57% | 27.37B | Jun 2018 | QNDX vs GLDM | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.11% | 47.03B | May 2007 | QNDX vs BIL | |
| State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 73 | 13.83% | 44.89B | Jan 1998 | QNDX vs DIA |
Often Compared With QNDX
Investors most often compare QNDX with IQQQ, JEPQ, QQQI. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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