First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund (QTEC)
QTEC is a passive ETF by First Trust tracking the investment results of the NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index. QTEC launched on Apr 19, 2006 and has a 0.57% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US3373451026 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 337345102 |
| Issuer | First Trust |
| Inception Date | Apr 19, 2006 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Technology Equities |
| Index Tracked | NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index |
| Home Page | www.ftportfolios.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
The First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund has a high expense ratio of 0.57%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund had a return of 1.40% year-to-date (YTD) and 42.36% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund had an annualized return of 17.85%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.37%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 1.40% | 5.06% |
| 1 month | -4.93% | -3.23% |
| 6 months | 22.36% | 17.14% |
| 1 year | 42.36% | 20.62% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 15.42% | 11.54% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 17.85% | 10.37% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.22% | 6.27% | 0.04% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -4.56% | -4.15% | 16.30% | 8.38% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund(QTEC)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund (QTEC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund granted a 0.07% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.13 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.13 | $0.24 | $0.16 | $0.03 | $0.61 | $0.68 | $0.62 | $0.57 | $0.68 | $0.42 | $0.53 | $0.26 |
Dividend yield | 0.07% | 0.14% | 0.15% | 0.02% | 0.44% | 0.68% | 0.91% | 0.80% | 1.29% | 0.99% | 1.22% | 0.72% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust NASDAQ-100 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | |||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 |
| 2013 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the First Trust NASDAQ-100 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 Technology Sector Index Fund was 58.86%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 485 trading sessions.
The current First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund drawdown is 9.06%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -58.86% | Oct 19, 2007 | 275 | Nov 20, 2008 | 485 | Oct 27, 2010 | 760 |
| -45.54% | Nov 17, 2021 | 229 | Oct 14, 2022 | 316 | Jan 19, 2024 | 545 |
| -32.3% | Feb 20, 2020 | 18 | Mar 16, 2020 | 74 | Jun 30, 2020 | 92 |
| -26.39% | Feb 22, 2011 | 126 | Aug 19, 2011 | 143 | Mar 15, 2012 | 269 |
| -22.69% | Mar 13, 2018 | 199 | Dec 24, 2018 | 55 | Mar 15, 2019 | 254 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund volatility is 5.64%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.