First Trust Nasdaq-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund (QQXT) Alternatives
First Trust Nasdaq-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund (QQXT) 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 QQXT. 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 QQXT
QQXT charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among QQXT alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | QQXT vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | QQXT vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | QQXT vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | QQXT vs VUG | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | QQXT vs SCHB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QQXT
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 | QQXT vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | QQXT vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | QQXT vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | QQXT vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | QQXT vs IOO |
Top Performing QQXT Alternatives (YTD)
QQXT 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 | QQXT vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | QQXT vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | QQXT vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | QQXT vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | QQXT vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QQXT
QQXT 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 | QQXT vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | QQXT vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | QQXT vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | QQXT vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | QQXT vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QQXT
QQXT 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 | QQXT vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | QQXT vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | QQXT vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | QQXT vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | QQXT vs ACSI |
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