HCM Defender 100 Index ETF (QQH) belongs to the Technology Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with QQH. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to QQH
QQH charges 1.14% annually. There are 174 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 21.38B | Oct 2013 | QQH vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 130.33B | Dec 1998 | QQH vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | QQH vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 160.81M | Aug 2025 | QQH vs TRUT | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | 115.48M | Jul 2023 | QQH vs CHPS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QQH
QQH has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 35. There are 85 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | 115.48M | Jul 2023 | QQH vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 96 | 2.89B | Sep 2016 | QQH vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 96 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | QQH vs AIS | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 96 | 2.92B | Jun 2005 | QQH vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | QQH vs SOXX |
Top Performing QQH Alternatives (YTD)
QQH is at 6.74% YTD. There are 119 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 187.72%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 187.72% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | QQH vs STHH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 116.16% | 2.92B | Jun 2005 | QQH vs PSI | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 113.38% | 17.13M | Sep 2025 | QQH vs TSXU | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 113.37% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | QQH vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 111.02% | 2.89B | Sep 2016 | QQH vs FTXL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QQH
QQH has 23.13% 1-year volatility. There are 39 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.55%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.55% | 128.06M | Nov 2023 | QQH vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.98% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | QQH vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.19% | 9.03M | Jul 2021 | QQH vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.57% | 205.59M | Nov 2020 | QQH vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.32% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | QQH vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QQH
QQH has a 1-year max drawdown of -16.18%. There are 46 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -9.02% | 452.26M | Jul 2001 | QQH vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 128.06M | Nov 2023 | QQH vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | QQH vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 285.24M | Nov 2019 | QQH vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | QQH vs XT |
Other ETFs from Howard Capital Management
The 1 most viewed Howard Capital Management ETFs shown here include LGH and span 1 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $585M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCM Defender 500 Index ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | 0.69% | 584.51M | Oct 2019 | QQH vs LGH |
Often Compared With QQH
Investors most often compare QQH with QQQ, QQQM, QBIG. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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