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
US3373451026
337345102
Apr 19, 2006
North America (U.S.)
1x
NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index
Large-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
QTEC features an expense ratio of 0.57%, falling within the medium range.
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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 -4.20% year-to-date (YTD) and -4.47% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund had an annualized return of 15.89%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.54%.
QTEC
-4.20%
-11.18%
-2.65%
-4.47%
16.61%
15.89%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-4.13%
-6.82%
0.23%
9.48%
15.81%
10.54%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of QTEC, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.68% | -4.30% | -4.20% | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2.22% | 6.27% | 0.04% | -5.57% | 3.01% | 6.48% | -3.98% | 0.90% | 0.00% | -2.84% | 5.61% | -4.09% | 7.32% |
| 2023 | 12.88% | 1.71% | 8.12% | -5.88% | 14.01% | 5.12% | 6.86% | -3.19% | -4.56% | -4.15% | 16.30% | 8.38% | 67.02% |
| 2022 | -10.84% | -3.00% | 0.67% | -14.77% | -0.75% | -11.29% | 12.54% | -6.93% | -12.46% | 1.63% | 7.37% | -7.95% | -39.83% |
| 2021 | 0.62% | 3.84% | -0.04% | 3.19% | -0.70% | 7.64% | 2.33% | 2.84% | -5.72% | 7.62% | 1.90% | 1.23% | 26.89% |
| 2020 | 0.22% | -6.06% | -10.12% | 13.50% | 7.53% | 5.94% | 5.78% | 5.56% | -3.65% | -0.98% | 13.26% | 5.11% | 38.76% |
| 2019 | 11.59% | 5.49% | 2.96% | 8.45% | -12.85% | 10.01% | 3.28% | -2.40% | 1.81% | 3.36% | 5.31% | 5.30% | 48.22% |
| 2018 | 7.83% | -0.28% | -1.60% | -1.66% | 5.31% | -1.91% | 3.05% | 2.34% | -2.16% | -9.92% | 3.73% | -7.96% | -4.62% |
| 2017 | 6.91% | 4.01% | 2.88% | 1.78% | 6.14% | -3.80% | 2.95% | 2.71% | 3.54% | 6.90% | -0.49% | -0.49% | 37.78% |
| 2016 | -7.78% | 1.30% | 8.69% | -4.78% | 7.53% | -1.15% | 7.82% | 5.29% | 3.66% | 0.10% | 2.47% | 1.04% | 25.34% |
| 2015 | -6.08% | 8.49% | -2.36% | 0.73% | 3.59% | -6.20% | -0.09% | -5.36% | -1.58% | 10.10% | 1.16% | -2.46% | -1.55% |
| 2014 | -0.57% | 6.36% | 0.03% | -2.35% | 4.68% | 4.72% | -0.78% | 4.34% | -0.43% | 2.04% | 6.17% | -1.09% | 25.08% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of QTEC is 7, meaning it’s performing worse than 93% of other ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
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 provided a 0.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.04 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.24 | $0.16 | $0.03 | $0.61 | $0.68 | $0.62 | $0.58 | $0.68 | $0.42 | $0.53 |
Dividend yield | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.14% | 0.15% | 0.02% | 0.44% | 0.68% | 0.91% | 0.80% | 1.29% | 0.99% | 1.22% |
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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 |
| 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 | $0.24 |
| 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 | $0.16 |
| 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 | $0.03 |
| 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 | $0.61 |
| 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 | $0.68 |
| 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 | $0.62 |
| 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 | $0.58 |
| 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 | $0.68 |
| 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 | $0.42 |
| 2014 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.53 |
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.
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 14.38%.
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 10.01%, 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.