Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares (QQQE) 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 QQQE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to QQQE
QQQE charges 0.35% annually. There are 6 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.15% | 100.59B | Oct 2020 | QQQE vs QQQM | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.18% | 481.14B | Mar 1999 | QQQE vs QQQ | |
| Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.20% | 206.73M | Oct 2021 | QQQE vs QQMG | |
| iShares Nasdaq-100 ex Top 30 ETF | 0.20% | 28.66M | Oct 2024 | QQQE vs QNXT | |
| Invesco QQQ Equal Weight ETF | 0.25% | 20.92M | Mar 2026 | QQQE vs QEW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QQQE
QQQE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 51. There are 36 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 | 210.48M | Mar 2020 | QQQE vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 97 | 25.92M | Dec 2024 | QQQE vs PQAP | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 96 | 568.10M | Mar 2021 | QQQE vs QMAR | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 95 | 2.84M | Jun 2025 | QQQE vs QB | |
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 92 | — | Apr 2024 | QQQE vs QCAP |
Top Performing QQQE Alternatives (YTD)
QQQE is at 16.90% YTD. There are 7 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 52.29%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | 52.29% | 81.18M | May 2021 | QQQE vs QQQA | |
| First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fun... | 37.33% | 4.80B | Apr 2006 | QQQE vs QTEC | |
| Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Cash Cows Growth Leaders E... | 30.77% | 20.29M | Aug 2024 | QQQE vs QQQG | |
| iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF | 20.11% | 16.35M | Dec 2025 | QQQE vs BALQ | |
| Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF | 18.53% | 206.73M | Oct 2021 | QQQE vs QQMG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QQQE
QQQE has 15.83% 1-year volatility. There are 28 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 3.79% | — | Apr 2024 | QQQE vs QCAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 4.46% | 210.48M | Mar 2020 | QQQE vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 5.12% | 25.92M | Dec 2024 | QQQE vs PQAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly | 5.52% | 165.79M | Jun 2024 | QQQE vs QBUF | |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - July | 5.54% | — | Jul 2024 | QQQE vs QCJL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QQQE
QQQE has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.41%. There are 24 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | -1.79% | 210.48M | Mar 2020 | QQQE vs NAPR | |
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | -2.10% | — | Apr 2024 | QQQE vs QCAP | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | -2.15% | 25.92M | Dec 2024 | QQQE vs PQAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly | -2.31% | 165.79M | Jun 2024 | QQQE vs QBUF | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | -3.21% | 568.10M | Mar 2021 | QQQE vs QMAR |
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Often Compared With QQQE
Investors most often compare QQQE with QQEW, TQQQ, SPYG. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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