QQC-F.TO vs. AMZN

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

QQC-F.TO (Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF CAD Hedged) is Nasdaq-100 fund tracking the NASDAQ-100 Index, while AMZN (Amazon.com, Inc) is a stock. Over the past 10 years, QQC-F.TO returned 20.30%/yr vs 22.43%/yr for AMZN. A 0.59 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined.

Performance

QQC-F.TO vs. AMZN - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF CAD Hedged (QQC-F.TO) and Amazon.com, Inc (AMZN). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

QQC-F.TO is traded in CAD, while AMZN is traded in USD. To make them comparable, the AMZN values have been converted to CAD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, QQC-F.TO achieves a 19.79% return, which is significantly higher than AMZN's 12.09% return. Over the past 10 years, QQC-F.TO has underperformed AMZN with an annualized return of 20.30%, while AMZN has yielded a comparatively higher 22.43% annualized return.

QQC-F.TO

• 1D: -0.22%
• 1M: 10.71%
• YTD: 19.79%
• 6M: 17.83%
• 1Y: 38.43%
• 3Y*: 26.56%
• 5Y*: 16.33%
• 10Y*: 20.30%

AMZN

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: -4.22%
• YTD: 12.09%
• 6M: 9.52%
• 1Y: 25.80%
• 3Y*: 28.64%
• 5Y*: 12.91%
• 10Y*: 22.43%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

QQC-F.TO vs. AMZN - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
QQC-F.TO Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF CAD Hedged	19.79%	18.41%	24.19%	52.81%	-33.42%	27.15%	45.04%	37.63%	-2.23%	31.94%
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc	9.70%	0.38%	56.80%	76.90%	-46.02%	1.45%	73.28%	16.98%	39.32%	46.03%

Correlation

The correlation between QQC-F.TO and AMZN is 0.57, which is moderate. They share some common price drivers but move independently often enough to provide real diversification benefit when combined.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.57
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.63
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.67
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.67
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 17, 2011	0.59

The correlation between QQC-F.TO and AMZN shifts across timeframes, from 0.57 (1 year) to 0.67 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Return for Risk

QQC-F.TO vs. AMZN — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

QQC-F.TO

QQC-F.TO Risk / Return Rank: 66
QQC-F.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 73
QQC-F.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 69
QQC-F.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 68
QQC-F.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 58
QQC-F.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 60

AMZN

AMZN Risk / Return Rank: 60
AMZN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 64
AMZN Sortino Ratio Rank: 58
AMZN Omega Ratio Rank: 56
AMZN Calmar Ratio Rank: 61
AMZN Martin Ratio Rank: 62

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

QQC-F.TO vs. AMZN - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF CAD Hedged (QQC-F.TO) and Amazon.com, Inc (AMZN). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	QQC-F.TO	AMZN	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	2.43	0.87	+1.57
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	3.23	1.35	+1.88
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.42	1.17	+0.25
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.93	1.07	+1.86
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	10.91	2.60	+8.31
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

QQC-F.TO vs. AMZN - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current QQC-F.TO Sharpe Ratio is 2.43, which is higher than the AMZN Sharpe Ratio of 0.87. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of QQC-F.TO and AMZN, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	QQC-F.TO	AMZN	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	2.43	0.87	+1.57
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.73	0.38	+0.35
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.91	0.71	+0.19
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.92	0.90	+0.02

Drawdowns

QQC-F.TO vs. AMZN - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum QQC-F.TO drawdown since its inception was -36.03%, smaller than the maximum AMZN drawdown of -52.40%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for QQC-F.TO and AMZN.

Drawdown Indicators

	QQC-F.TO	AMZN	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-36.03%	-52.40%	+16.37%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-13.16%	-24.20%	+11.04%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-22.76%	-33.19%	+10.43%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-36.03%	-52.40%	+16.37%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-36.03%	-52.40%	+16.37%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.22%	-5.99%	+5.77%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-5.50%	-11.00%	+5.50%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	3.53%	9.96%	-6.43%

Volatility

QQC-F.TO vs. AMZN - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF CAD Hedged (QQC-F.TO) is 4.49%, while Amazon.com, Inc (AMZN) has a volatility of 6.70%. This indicates that QQC-F.TO experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than AMZN based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	QQC-F.TO	AMZN	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	4.49%	6.70%	-2.21%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	12.08%	19.96%	-7.88%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	15.89%	29.92%	-14.03%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	22.45%	34.39%	-11.94%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	22.54%	31.53%	-8.99%

Dividends

QQC-F.TO vs. AMZN - Dividend Comparison

Neither QQC-F.TO nor AMZN has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
QQC-F.TO Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF CAD Hedged	0.00%	0.09%	0.50%	0.57%	0.89%	0.66%	0.49%	0.64%	0.77%	0.66%	0.81%	0.76%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both QQC-F.TO and AMZN in my portfolio?

QQC-F.TO and AMZN have a correlation of 0.57, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.