Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) Alternatives

Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with QQQ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.

Cheapest Alternatives to QQQ

QQQ charges 0.18% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among QQQ alternatives.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	Inception
BBUS	JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF	0.02%	Mar 12, 2019	QQQ vs BBUS
ILCB	iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF	0.03%	Jun 28, 2004	QQQ vs ILCB
ITOT	iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF	0.03%	Jan 20, 2004	QQQ vs ITOT
SCHB	Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF	0.03%	Nov 3, 2009	QQQ vs SCHB
VUG	Vanguard Growth ETF	0.03%	Nov 13, 2000	QQQ vs VUG

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QQQ

Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	Inception
DARP	Grizzle Growth ETF	92	Dec 15, 2021	QQQ vs DARP
IQM	Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF	84	Feb 25, 2020	QQQ vs IQM
FMTM	MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF	83	Mar 19, 2025	QQQ vs FMTM
ALTL	Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF	79	Jun 24, 2020	QQQ vs ALTL
FPX	First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF	78	Apr 12, 2006	QQQ vs FPX

Top Performing QQQ Alternatives (YTD)

QQQ alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	Inception
FMTM	MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF	10.61%	Mar 19, 2025	QQQ vs FMTM
SGRT	SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF	10.60%	Aug 19, 2025	QQQ vs SGRT
GQGU	GQG US Equity ETF	9.00%	Jul 14, 2025	QQQ vs GQGU
BIBL	Inspire 100 ETF	6.48%	Oct 30, 2017	QQQ vs BIBL
DARP	Grizzle Growth ETF	5.99%	Dec 15, 2021	QQQ vs DARP

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QQQ

QQQ alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	Inception
GQGU	GQG US Equity ETF	9.67%	Jul 14, 2025	QQQ vs GQGU
CCOR	Core Alternative ETF	10.73%	May 24, 2017	QQQ vs CCOR
QCLR	Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF	12.07%	Aug 25, 2021	QQQ vs QCLR
BBHL	BBH Select Large Cap ETF	12.98%	Sep 9, 2019	QQQ vs BBHL
FTCS	First Trust Capital Strength ETF	13.56%	Jul 6, 2006	QQQ vs FTCS

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QQQ

QQQ alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	Inception
FLRG	Fidelity U.S. Multifactor ETF	-7.24%	Sep 15, 2020	QQQ vs FLRG
BBLU	Ea Bridgeway Blue Chip ETF	-7.27%	Nov 17, 2022	QQQ vs BBLU
QARP	Xtrackers Russell 1000 US Quality at a Reasonable ...	-7.32%	Apr 5, 2018	QQQ vs QARP
ROUS	Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF	-7.37%	Feb 25, 2015	QQQ vs ROUS
PFM	Invesco Dividend Achievers™ ETF	-7.42%	Sep 15, 2005	QQQ vs PFM

Other ETFs from Invesco

Most popular Invesco ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
SPMO	Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF	S&P 500	58	-3.57%	Oct 9, 2015	QQQ vs SPMO
QQQM	Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities	60	-4.64%	Oct 13, 2020	QQQ vs QQQM
RSP	Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF	S&P 500	36	1.23%	Apr 24, 2003	QQQ vs RSP
XLG	Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF	S&P 500	51	-7.21%	May 4, 2005	QQQ vs XLG
SPHQ	Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF	S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities	48	1.33%	Dec 6, 2005	QQQ vs SPHQ
SPHD	Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF	S&P 500, Dividend	17	4.62%	Oct 18, 2012	QQQ vs SPHD
SOXQ	Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	92	10.67%	Jun 11, 2021	QQQ vs SOXQ
PPA	Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF	Industrials Equities, Aerospace & Defense	89	8.36%	Oct 26, 2005	QQQ vs PPA
XMMO	Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF	Mid Cap Growth Equities	71	6.80%	Mar 3, 2005	QQQ vs XMMO
IDMO	Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF	Global Equities	79	1.06%	Feb 24, 2012	QQQ vs IDMO

Often Compared With QQQ

What investors most often compare with QQQ, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
SPY	State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	53	-3.56%	Jan 22, 1993	QQQ vs SPY
VOO	Vanguard S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	54	-3.55%	Sep 7, 2010	QQQ vs VOO
VGT	Vanguard Information Technology ETF	Technology Equities	58	-5.36%	Mar 25, 2004	QQQ vs VGT
TQQQ	ProShares UltraPro QQQ	Leveraged Equities, Leveraged	41	-17.68%	Feb 9, 2010	QQQ vs TQQQ
SMH	VanEck Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	94	8.94%	Dec 20, 2011	QQQ vs SMH
QQQI	NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF	Derivative Income	62	-3.32%	Jan 29, 2024	QQQ vs QQQI
JEPQ	JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF	Derivative Income	63	-1.76%	May 3, 2022	QQQ vs JEPQ
QLD	ProShares Ultra QQQ	Leveraged Equities, Leveraged	47	-11.07%	Jun 21, 2006	QQQ vs QLD
SCHG	Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities	35	-9.70%	Dec 11, 2009	QQQ vs SCHG
XLK	State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF	Technology Equities	61	-5.43%	Dec 16, 1998	QQQ vs XLK
VTI	Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities	54	-3.13%	Jun 27, 2016	QQQ vs VTI
SCHD	Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF	Dividend	40	12.35%	Oct 20, 2011	QQQ vs SCHD
ARKK	ARK Innovation ETF	Actively Managed, Technology Equities	45	-10.87%	Oct 31, 2014	QQQ vs ARKK
QYLD	Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income	63	0.84%	Dec 12, 2013	QQQ vs QYLD
NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation		81	-4.88%	—	QQQ vs NVDA
MAGS	Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF	Technology Equities	47	-11.66%	Apr 10, 2023	QQQ vs MAGS
BRK-B	Berkshire Hathaway Inc.		15	-5.03%	—	QQQ vs BRK-B
NDAQ	Nasdaq, Inc.		53	-10.51%	—	QQQ vs NDAQ
SOXX	iShares Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	91	12.84%	Jul 10, 2001	QQQ vs SOXX

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