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QTEC vs. QQQ
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Key characteristics


QTECQQQ
YTD Return12.17%25.63%
1Y Return25.58%33.85%
3Y Return (Ann)3.29%9.83%
5Y Return (Ann)16.06%21.21%
10Y Return (Ann)17.24%18.37%
Sharpe Ratio1.292.12
Sortino Ratio1.782.79
Omega Ratio1.231.38
Calmar Ratio1.722.71
Martin Ratio5.139.88
Ulcer Index5.80%3.72%
Daily Std Dev23.09%17.31%
Max Drawdown-58.86%-82.98%
Current Drawdown-4.19%-0.37%

Correlation

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The correlation between QTEC and QQQ is 0.90, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Performance

QTEC vs. QQQ - Performance Comparison

In the year-to-date period, QTEC achieves a 12.17% return, which is significantly lower than QQQ's 25.63% return. Over the past 10 years, QTEC has underperformed QQQ with an annualized return of 17.24%, while QQQ has yielded a comparatively higher 18.37% annualized return. The chart below displays the growth of a $10,000 investment in both assets, with all prices adjusted for splits and dividends.


-10.00%-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.83%
13.44%
QTEC
QQQ

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QTEC vs. QQQ - Expense Ratio Comparison

QTEC has a 0.57% expense ratio, which is higher than QQQ's 0.20% expense ratio.


QTEC
First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund
Expense ratio chart for QTEC: current value at 0.57% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.57%
Expense ratio chart for QQQ: current value at 0.20% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.20%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

QTEC vs. QQQ - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund (QTEC) and Invesco QQQ (QQQ). 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.


QTEC
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for QTEC, currently valued at 1.29, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.001.29
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for QTEC, currently valued at 1.78, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.001.78
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for QTEC, currently valued at 1.23, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.23
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for QTEC, currently valued at 1.72, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.001.72
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for QTEC, currently valued at 5.13, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.005.13
QQQ
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for QQQ, currently valued at 2.12, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.002.12
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for QQQ, currently valued at 2.79, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.002.79
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for QQQ, currently valued at 1.38, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.38
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for QQQ, currently valued at 2.71, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.002.71
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for QQQ, currently valued at 9.88, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.009.88

QTEC vs. QQQ - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current QTEC Sharpe Ratio is 1.29, which is lower than the QQQ Sharpe Ratio of 2.12. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of QTEC and QQQ, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio0.501.001.502.002.50JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
1.29
2.12
QTEC
QQQ

Dividends

QTEC vs. QQQ - Dividend Comparison

QTEC's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.04%, less than QQQ's 0.59% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
QTEC
First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund
0.04%0.14%0.15%0.02%0.44%0.68%0.91%0.80%1.29%0.99%1.22%0.72%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ
0.59%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%1.41%1.02%

Drawdowns

QTEC vs. QQQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum QTEC drawdown since its inception was -58.86%, smaller than the maximum QQQ drawdown of -82.98%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for QTEC and QQQ. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-4.19%
-0.37%
QTEC
QQQ

Volatility

QTEC vs. QQQ - Volatility Comparison

First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund (QTEC) has a higher volatility of 6.69% compared to Invesco QQQ (QQQ) at 4.91%. This indicates that QTEC's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than QQQ based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%12.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
6.69%
4.91%
QTEC
QQQ