QQQT.TO vs. AAPL

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

QQQT.TO (Evolve NASDAQ Technology Index Fund CAD Hedged) is Nasdaq-100 fund tracking the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector Adjusted Market-Cap Weighted Index, while AAPL (Apple Inc) is a stock. Over the past 3 years, QQQT.TO returned 32.86%/yr vs 22.15%/yr for AAPL. At a 0.37 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

QQQT.TO vs. AAPL - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Evolve NASDAQ Technology Index Fund CAD Hedged (QQQT.TO) and Apple Inc (AAPL). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

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

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, QQQT.TO achieves a 24.27% return, which is significantly higher than AAPL's 20.94% return.

QQQT.TO

• 1D: -2.37%
• 1M: 0.06%
• 6M: 21.19%
• YTD: 24.27%
• 1Y: 45.91%
• 3Y*: 32.86%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

AAPL

• 1D: 0.64%
• 1M: 10.48%
• 6M: 24.34%
• YTD: 20.94%
• 1Y: 56.47%
• 3Y*: 22.15%
• 5Y*: 19.81%
• 10Y*: 31.52%

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

QQQT.TO vs. AAPL - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023
QQQT.TO Evolve NASDAQ Technology Index Fund CAD Hedged	24.27%	30.06%	28.24%	14.98%
AAPL Apple Inc	20.94%	4.07%	41.77%	2.30%

Correlation

The correlation between QQQT.TO and AAPL is 0.35, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.35
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.37
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 12, 2023	0.37

Return for Risk

QQQT.TO vs. AAPL — Risk / Return Rank

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

QQQT.TO

QQQT.TO Risk / Return Rank: 67
QQQT.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 72
QQQT.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 64
QQQT.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 66
QQQT.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 66
QQQT.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 65

AAPL

AAPL Risk / Return Rank: 91
AAPL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 93
AAPL Sortino Ratio Rank: 91
AAPL Omega Ratio Rank: 91
AAPL Calmar Ratio Rank: 90
AAPL Martin Ratio Rank: 89

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.

QQQT.TO vs. AAPL - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Evolve NASDAQ Technology Index Fund CAD Hedged (QQQT.TO) and Apple Inc (AAPL). 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.

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.

	QQQT.TO	AAPL	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.84	2.36	-0.52
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.37	3.23	-0.87
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.31	1.43	-0.12
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.66	3.81	-1.15
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	9.30	8.57	+0.73

QQQT.TO vs. AAPL - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current QQQT.TO Sharpe Ratio is 1.84, which is comparable to the AAPL Sharpe Ratio of 2.36. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of QQQT.TO and AAPL, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

QQQT.TO vs. AAPL - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum QQQT.TO drawdown since its inception was -30.32%, smaller than the maximum AAPL drawdown of -50.16%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for QQQT.TO and AAPL.

Drawdown Indicators

	QQQT.TO	AAPL	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-30.32%	-50.16%	+19.84%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-17.37%	-14.90%	-2.47%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-30.32%	-33.90%	+3.58%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-33.90%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-34.96%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-5.78%	0.00%	-5.78%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-5.43%	-10.15%	+4.72%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	4.95%	6.61%	-1.66%

Volatility

QQQT.TO vs. AAPL - Volatility Comparison

Evolve NASDAQ Technology Index Fund CAD Hedged (QQQT.TO) has a higher volatility of 10.45% compared to Apple Inc (AAPL) at 9.78%. This indicates that QQQT.TO's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than AAPL based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	QQQT.TO	AAPL	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	10.45%	9.78%	+0.67%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	21.04%	18.94%	+2.10%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	25.18%	24.10%	+1.08%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	30.81%	28.45%	+2.36%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	30.81%	29.82%	+0.99%

Dividends

QQQT.TO vs. AAPL - Dividend Comparison

QQQT.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.24%, less than AAPL's 0.33% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
AAPL Apple Inc	0.33%	0.38%	0.40%	0.49%	0.70%	0.49%	0.61%	1.04%	1.79%	1.45%	1.93%	1.93%
QQQT.TO Evolve NASDAQ Technology Index Fund CAD Hedged	0.24%	0.30%	0.39%	0.26%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both QQQT.TO and AAPL in my portfolio?

QQQT.TO and AAPL have a correlation of 0.35, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.