Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares (QQQE) Alternatives
Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares (QQQE) 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 QQQE. 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 QQQE
QQQE charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among QQQE alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | QQQE vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | QQQE vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | QQQE vs ITOT | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | QQQE vs SCHB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | QQQE vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QQQE
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 93 | Dec 15, 2021 | QQQE vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | QQQE vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | QQQE vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | QQQE vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | QQQE vs IOO |
Top Performing QQQE Alternatives (YTD)
QQQE alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.61% | Jul 14, 2025 | QQQE vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | QQQE vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | QQQE vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | QQQE vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | QQQE vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QQQE
QQQE alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.55% | Jul 14, 2025 | QQQE vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | QQQE vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | QQQE vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | QQQE vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | QQQE vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QQQE
QQQE alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | -9.17% | May 24, 2017 | QQQE vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | QQQE vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | QQQE vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | QQQE vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | QQQE vs ACSI |
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