- ISIN
- US33733E4017
- CUSIP
- 33733E401
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Feb 8, 2007
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Nasdaq-100
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- NASDAQ-100 Ex-Tech Sector Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $174M
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Performance
QQXT Performance Chart
First Trust Nasdaq-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund (QQXT) is down 2.7% since the beginning of the year. QQXT is currently trading at $96 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of QQXT shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,188.
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Returns By Period
First Trust Nasdaq-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund (QQXT) has returned -2.69% so far this year and 1.11% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, QQXT has returned 10.56% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
First Trust Nasdaq-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund
- 1D
- -0.33%
- 1M
- -2.21%
- YTD
- -2.69%
- 6M
- -3.44%
- 1Y
- 1.11%
- 3Y*
- 6.53%
- 5Y*
- 3.50%
- 10Y*
- 10.56%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
QQXT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 7, 2007, QQXT's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.84%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.9 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +15.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -20.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, QQXT closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 29, 2008 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.89% | 3.76% | -5.96% | 1.74% | -1.14% | -1.73% | -2.69% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.17% | 1.13% | -4.17% | -0.52% | 5.16% | 0.83% | -0.19% | -0.26% | 0.74% | -0.64% | 1.78% | 0.01% | 8.02% |
| 2024 | -0.31% | 2.06% | 1.86% | -5.32% | 2.72% | -0.30% | 2.72% | 1.52% | 1.54% | -0.20% | 6.33% | -5.51% | 6.71% |
| 2023 | 7.86% | -2.81% | 3.33% | -0.41% | -2.41% | 5.44% | 3.87% | -3.12% | -3.92% | -5.17% | 7.40% | 6.85% | 16.81% |
| 2022 | -8.26% | -3.29% | 5.90% | -8.15% | -1.64% | -5.82% | 9.53% | -2.73% | -6.87% | 8.56% | 7.58% | -6.20% | -13.09% |
| 2021 | -0.15% | -0.67% | 2.04% | 3.98% | 0.32% | 3.10% | 1.68% | 1.86% | -3.75% | 3.35% | -4.20% | 4.29% | 12.02% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust Nasdaq-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.63%, beta of 0.86, and R2 of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 07, 2007.
- With beta of 0.86 and R2 of 0.74, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.63%
- Beta
- 0.86
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 97.98%
- Downside Capture
- 97.20%
Expense Ratio
QQXT has an expense ratio of 0.60%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QQXT ranks 9 for risk / return — in the bottom 9% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Nasdaq-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund (QQXT) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| QQXT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.93 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.53 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.03 | 1.37 | -0.34 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.15 | 2.78 | -2.64 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.33 | 12.44 | -12.11 |
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Nasdaq-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund provided a 1.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.20 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.20 | $1.20 | $0.91 | $0.97 | $0.70 | $0.31 | $0.22 | $0.20 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.12 | $0.16 |
Dividend yield | 1.25% | 1.20% | 0.98% | 1.10% | 0.92% | 0.35% | 0.28% | 0.35% | 0.38% | 0.32% | 0.31% | 0.40% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Nasdaq-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $1.20 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.91 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.97 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.70 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.31 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the First Trust Nasdaq-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the First Trust Nasdaq-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund was 57.45%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 525 trading sessions.
The current First Trust Nasdaq-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund drawdown is 7.05%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -57.45%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 2y 28d | 3y 6moOct 2007 - Apr 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -30.40%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 2mo 14d | 3mo 16dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -24.74%Jun 2022 | 7mo 14d | 1y 7mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 |
2011 bear market2011 | -20.56%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 5mo 25d | 8mo 22dJul 2011 - Mar 2012 |
2016 correction2016 | -19.96%Feb 2016 | 6mo 7d | 1y 5d | 1y 6moAug 2015 - Feb 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| QQXT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.45% | -56.78% | -0.67% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.59% | -9.10% | +1.51% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.92% | -18.90% | +3.98% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.74% | -25.43% | +0.69% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -30.40% | -33.92% | +3.52% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.05% | -1.80% | -5.25% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.10% | -10.71% | +2.61% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.41% | 2.03% | +1.38% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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