SGI Enhanced Nasdaq-100 ETF (QXQ) belongs to the Nasdaq-100 category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with QXQ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to QXQ
QXQ charges 0.98% annually. There are 45 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.15% | 100.59B | Oct 2020 | QXQ vs QQQM | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.18% | 481.14B | Mar 1999 | QXQ vs QQQ | |
| Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.20% | 206.73M | Oct 2021 | QXQ vs QQMG | |
| iShares Nasdaq-100 ex Top 30 ETF | 0.20% | 28.66M | Oct 2024 | QXQ vs QNXT | |
| Invesco QQQ Equal Weight ETF | 0.25% | 20.92M | Mar 2026 | QXQ vs QEW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QXQ
QXQ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 64. There are 22 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 97 | 210.48M | Mar 2020 | QXQ vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 97 | 25.92M | Dec 2024 | QXQ vs PQAP | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 96 | 568.10M | Mar 2021 | QXQ vs QMAR | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 95 | 2.84M | Jun 2025 | QXQ vs QB | |
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 92 | — | Apr 2024 | QXQ vs QCAP |
Top Performing QXQ Alternatives (YTD)
QXQ is at 16.79% YTD. There are 8 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 52.29%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | 52.29% | 81.18M | May 2021 | QXQ vs QQQA | |
| First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fun... | 37.33% | 4.80B | Apr 2006 | QXQ vs QTEC | |
| Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Cash Cows Growth Leaders E... | 30.77% | 20.29M | Aug 2024 | QXQ vs QQQG | |
| iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF | 20.11% | 16.35M | Dec 2025 | QXQ vs BALQ | |
| Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF | 18.53% | 206.73M | Oct 2021 | QXQ vs QQMG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QXQ
QXQ has 18.34% 1-year volatility. There are 39 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 3.79% | — | Apr 2024 | QXQ vs QCAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 4.46% | 210.48M | Mar 2020 | QXQ vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 5.12% | 25.92M | Dec 2024 | QXQ vs PQAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly | 5.52% | 165.79M | Jun 2024 | QXQ vs QBUF | |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - July | 5.54% | — | Jul 2024 | QXQ vs QCJL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QXQ
QXQ has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.20%. There are 37 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | -1.79% | 210.48M | Mar 2020 | QXQ vs NAPR | |
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | -2.10% | — | Apr 2024 | QXQ vs QCAP | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | -2.15% | 25.92M | Dec 2024 | QXQ vs PQAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly | -2.31% | 165.79M | Jun 2024 | QXQ vs QBUF | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | -3.21% | 568.10M | Mar 2021 | QXQ vs QMAR |
Other ETFs from Summit Global Investments
The 5 most viewed Summit Global Investments ETFs shown here include USDX, SGLC, GINX and span 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $365M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 97 | 2.59% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | QXQ vs USDX | |
| SGI U.S. Large Cap Core ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 78 | 14.75% | 105.76M | Mar 2023 | QXQ vs SGLC | |
| SGI Enhanced Global Income ETF | Global Equities | 83 | 13.64% | 81.44M | Feb 2024 | QXQ vs GINX | |
| SGI Dynamic Tactical ETF | Global Allocation | 50 | 8.05% | 68.86M | Mar 2023 | QXQ vs DYTA | |
| SGI Enhanced Market Leaders ETF | Derivative Income | 58 | 9.77% | 200.62M | May 2025 | QXQ vs LDRX |
Often Compared With QXQ
Investors most often compare QXQ with GPIQ, PBQQ, IBIC. These 17 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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