Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) 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 QQQM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to QQQM
QQQM charges 0.15% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Nasdaq-100 category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Nasdaq 100 ETF | 0.10% | — | Jun 2026 | QQQM vs QNDX | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.18% | 481.14B | Mar 1999 | QQQM vs QQQ | |
| Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.20% | 206.73M | Oct 2021 | QQQM vs QQMG | |
| iShares Nasdaq-100 ex Top 30 ETF | 0.20% | 28.66M | Oct 2024 | QQQM vs QNXT | |
| Invesco QQQ Equal Weight ETF | 0.25% | 20.92M | Mar 2026 | QQQM vs QEW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QQQM
QQQM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 60. There are 24 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 | QQQM vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 97 | 25.92M | Dec 2024 | QQQM vs PQAP | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 96 | 568.10M | Mar 2021 | QQQM vs QMAR | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 94 | 2.84M | Jun 2025 | QQQM vs QB | |
| First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF | 92 | 938.31M | Jan 2014 | QQQM vs FTQI |
Top Performing QQQM Alternatives (YTD)
QQQM is at 17.15% YTD. There are 5 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 49.00%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | 49.00% | 81.18M | May 2021 | QQQM vs QQQA | |
| First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fun... | 35.78% | 4.80B | Apr 2006 | QQQM vs QTEC | |
| Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Cash Cows Growth Leaders E... | 28.44% | 20.29M | Aug 2024 | QQQM vs QQQG | |
| iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF | 19.70% | 16.35M | Dec 2025 | QQQM vs BALQ | |
| Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF | 18.04% | 206.73M | Oct 2021 | QQQM vs QQMG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QQQM
QQQM has 18.46% 1-year volatility. There are 40 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 | QQQM vs QCAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 4.46% | 210.48M | Mar 2020 | QQQM vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 5.12% | 25.92M | Dec 2024 | QQQM vs PQAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly | 5.53% | 165.79M | Jun 2024 | QQQM vs QBUF | |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - July | 5.54% | — | Jul 2024 | QQQM vs QCJL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QQQM
QQQM has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.96%. There are 36 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 | QQQM vs NAPR | |
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | -2.10% | — | Apr 2024 | QQQM vs QCAP | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | -2.15% | 25.92M | Dec 2024 | QQQM vs PQAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly | -2.31% | 165.79M | Jun 2024 | QQQM vs QBUF | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | -3.21% | 568.10M | Mar 2021 | QQQM vs QMAR |
Other ETFs from Invesco
The 10 most viewed Invesco ETFs shown here include SPMO, RSP, SOXQ and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $96B.
Often Compared With QQQM
Investors most often compare QQQM with SCHG, VOO, VGT. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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