- ISIN
- US3373451026
- CUSIP
- 337345102
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Apr 19, 2006
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Nasdaq-100, Technology Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $3B
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Performance
QTEC Performance Chart
First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund (QTEC) is up 38.9% since the beginning of the year. QTEC is currently trading at $320 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of QTEC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,127.
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Returns By Period
First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund (QTEC) has returned 38.90% so far this year and 55.99% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, QTEC has achieved an annualized return of 22.67%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.61% per year.
First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund
- 1D
- 1.85%
- 1M
- 9.11%
- YTD
- 38.90%
- 6M
- 36.60%
- 1Y
- 55.99%
- 3Y*
- 29.53%
- 5Y*
- 16.29%
- 10Y*
- 22.67%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.50%
- 1M
- -0.17%
- YTD
- 8.56%
- 6M
- 8.85%
- 1Y
- 22.93%
- 3Y*
- 19.37%
- 5Y*
- 11.84%
- 10Y*
- 13.61%
QTEC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 2, 2006, QTEC's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.41%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.1 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +23.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, QTEC closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +14.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.31% | -4.49% | -3.99% | 23.45% | 19.76% | 0.14% | 38.90% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.68% | -4.30% | -8.85% | 2.55% | 8.56% | 10.14% | 0.70% | -0.68% | 7.87% | 5.31% | -5.37% | 0.60% | 22.28% |
| 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% | 2.85% | -5.72% | 7.62% | 1.90% | 1.23% | 26.89% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund has an annualized alpha of 5.92%, beta of 1.14, and R2 of 0.73 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 02, 2006.
- This ETF captured 143.46% of S&P 500 Index gains and 112.57% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 5.92% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.14 and R2 of 0.73, 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
- 5.92%
- Beta
- 1.14
- R²
- 0.73
- Upside Capture
- 143.46%
- Downside Capture
- 112.57%
Expense Ratio
QTEC has an expense ratio of 0.57%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QTEC ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund (QTEC) 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.
| QTEC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.38 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.28 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.34 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.51 | 2.53 | +0.98 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.08 | 11.37 | -0.29 |
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.04 | $0.24 | $0.16 | $0.03 | $0.61 | $0.68 | $0.62 | $0.57 | $0.68 | $0.42 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.14% | 0.15% | 0.02% | 0.44% | 0.68% | 0.91% | 0.80% | 1.29% | 0.99% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 |
| 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 |
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 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 486 trading sessions.
The current First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund drawdown is 4.03%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -58.86%Nov 2008 | 1y 1mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 9dOct 2007 - Oct 2010 |
Bear market2022 | -45.54%Oct 2022 | 11mo 1d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -32.30%Mar 2020 | 25d | 3mo 16d | 4mo 11dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -29.00%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 2mo 19d | 4mo 7dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2011 bear market2011 | -26.39%Aug 2011 | 5mo 28d | 6mo 29d | 1y 22dFeb 2011 - Mar 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| QTEC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -58.86% | -56.78% | -2.08% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.03% | -9.10% | -6.93% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -29.00% | -18.90% | -10.10% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -45.54% | -25.43% | -20.11% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.54% | -33.92% | -11.62% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.03% | -2.34% | -1.69% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.88% | -10.72% | +0.84% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.07% | 2.02% | +3.05% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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