iShares Nasdaq-100 ex Top 30 ETF (QNXT) 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 QNXT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to QNXT
QNXT charges 0.20% annually. There are 4 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% | 150.50M | Jun 2026 | QNXT vs QNDX | |
| iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF | 0.10% | 302.44M | Jul 2026 | QNXT vs IQQ | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.15% | 97.11B | Oct 2020 | QNXT vs QQQM | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.18% | 452.80B | Mar 1999 | QNXT vs QQQ | |
| iShares Nasdaq Top 30 Stocks ETF | 0.20% | 276.66M | Oct 2024 | QNXT vs QTOP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QNXT
QNXT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 48. There are 37 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 97 | 207.95M | Mar 2020 | QNXT vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 97 | 26.30M | Dec 2024 | QNXT vs PQAP | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 96 | 2.87M | Jun 2025 | QNXT vs QB | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 96 | 566.25M | Mar 2021 | QNXT vs QMAR | |
| First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF | 90 | 907.91M | Jan 2014 | QNXT vs FTQI |
Top Performing QNXT Alternatives (YTD)
QNXT is at 12.29% YTD. There are 16 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.44%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | 44.44% | 69.09M | May 2021 | QNXT vs QQQA | |
| First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fun... | 31.94% | 4.57B | Apr 2006 | QNXT vs QTEC | |
| Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Cash Cows Growth Leaders E... | 24.40% | 20.86M | Aug 2024 | QNXT vs QQQG | |
| iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF | 18.43% | 16.09M | Dec 2025 | QNXT vs BALQ | |
| Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares | 16.27% | 1.33B | Mar 2012 | QNXT vs QQQE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QNXT
QNXT has 15.97% 1-year volatility. There are 30 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 4.22%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 4.22% | — | Apr 2024 | QNXT vs QCAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 4.73% | 207.95M | Mar 2020 | QNXT vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 5.44% | 26.30M | Dec 2024 | QNXT vs PQAP | |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - July | 5.93% | — | Jul 2024 | QNXT vs QCJL | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly | 6.14% | 162.74M | Jun 2024 | QNXT vs QBUF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QNXT
QNXT has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.16%. There are 29 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going 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 | QNXT vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | -2.52% | 26.30M | Dec 2024 | QNXT vs PQAP | |
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | -2.58% | — | Apr 2024 | QNXT vs QCAP | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | -3.21% | 566.25M | Mar 2021 | QNXT vs QMAR | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | -3.47% | 2.87M | Jun 2025 | QNXT vs QB |
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 $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.13% | 99.95B | May 2020 | QNXT vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -27.17% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | QNXT vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 68.76% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | QNXT vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 78 | 11.75% | 869.20B | May 2000 | QNXT vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 92 | 13.79% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | QNXT vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 7 | -3.18% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | QNXT vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 35 | -18.57% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | QNXT vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -6.14% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | QNXT vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 85 | 20.84% | 80.11B | May 2000 | QNXT vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 77 | 12.35% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | QNXT vs ACWI |
Often Compared With QNXT
Investors most often compare QNXT with OUSA, QXQ, VT. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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