First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund (QTEC) Alternatives
First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund (QTEC) belongs to the Technology Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with QTEC. 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 QTEC
QTEC charges 0.57% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among QTEC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | QTEC vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | QTEC vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | QTEC vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | QTEC vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | QTEC vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QTEC
Among ETFs in the Technology 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | Jul 12, 2023 | QTEC vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 96 | Dec 3, 2024 | QTEC vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | QTEC vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | QTEC vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | QTEC vs SMH |
Top Performing QTEC Alternatives (YTD)
QTEC alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged ETF | 42.50% | Mar 13, 2025 | QTEC vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 29.15% | Mar 13, 2025 | QTEC vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 23.10% | Jun 23, 2005 | QTEC vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 21.05% | Aug 4, 2025 | QTEC vs TCAI | |
| ProShares Nanotechnology ETF | 18.28% | Oct 26, 2021 | QTEC vs TINY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QTEC
QTEC alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 15.07% | Jan 27, 2022 | QTEC vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.26% | Jul 29, 2025 | QTEC vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.33% | Jul 12, 2021 | QTEC vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.90% | Feb 17, 2011 | QTEC vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.35% | Sep 23, 2004 | QTEC vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QTEC
QTEC alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -11.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | QTEC vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | QTEC vs IDGT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -12.49% | Feb 17, 2011 | QTEC vs NXTG | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | QTEC vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | QTEC vs PXQ |
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