VOT vs. QQQN

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

VOT (Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF) and QQQN (VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF) are both Mid Cap Growth Equities funds - VOT tracks the CRSP US Mid Cap Growth Index while QQQN tracks the Nasdaq Q-50 Index. Both are passively managed. VOT charges 0.05%/yr vs 0.18%/yr for QQQN.

Performance

VOT vs. QQQN - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT) and VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF (QQQN). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

VOT

• 1D: 0.21%
• 1M: -1.91%
• 6M: 7.03%
• YTD: 6.22%
• 1Y: 4.08%
• 3Y*: 12.46%
• 5Y*: 4.89%
• 10Y*: 11.66%
• ALL TIME*: 9.96%

QQQN

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

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

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
QQQN VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
VOT Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF	$53.27M	$59.32M	$61.74M

VOT vs. QQQN - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
VOT Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF	11.35%
QQQN VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF	0.00%

VOT vs. QQQN - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	VOT	QQQN
Technology	33.8%	47.3%
Industrials	26.7%	8.7%
Consumer Cyclical	10.8%	13.7%
Healthcare	8.0%	19.9%
Financial Services	6.0%	-
Real Estate	4.2%	-
Communication Services	3.0%	5.5%
Utilities	2.9%	1.6%
Energy	1.8%	-
Basic Materials	1.6%	1.9%
Consumer Defensive	0.7%	1.4%

Return for Risk

VOT vs. QQQN — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

VOT

VOT Risk / Return Rank: 13
VOT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 14
VOT Sortino Ratio Rank: 13
VOT Omega Ratio Rank: 13
VOT Calmar Ratio Rank: 13
VOT Martin Ratio Rank: 14

QQQN

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

VOT vs. QQQN - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT) and VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF (QQQN). 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.

	VOT	QQQN	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.13	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	0.30	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.03	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.14	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	0.40	—	—

Drawdowns

VOT vs. QQQN - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum VOT drawdown since its inception was -60.16%, which is greater than QQQN's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VOT and QQQN.

Drawdown Indicators

	VOT	QQQN	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-60.16%	0.00%	-60.16%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-15.96%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-21.77%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-37.19%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-37.19%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-3.52%	0.00%	-3.52%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-9.90%	0.00%	-9.90%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	5.42%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	VOT	QQQN	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	4.19%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	13.89%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	17.20%	0.00%	+17.20%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	21.56%	0.00%	+21.56%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	21.02%	0.00%	+21.02%

VOT vs. QQQN - Expense Ratio Comparison

VOT has a 0.05% expense ratio, which is lower than QQQN's 0.18% expense ratio. Despite the difference, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Dividends

VOT vs. QQQN - Dividend Comparison

VOT's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.62%, while QQQN has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
QQQN VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
VOT Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF	0.62%	0.64%	0.67%	0.71%	0.78%	0.34%	0.56%	0.78%	0.84%	0.72%	0.81%	0.81%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, VOT or QQQN?

On fees, VOT is cheaper at 0.05% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, VOT or QQQN?

VOT is cheaper with a 0.05% expense ratio, compared with 0.18% for QQQN.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, VOT or QQQN?

VOT has the higher dividend yield at 0.62%, compared with 0.00% for QQQN.

What is the main difference between VOT and QQQN?

VOT tracks CRSP US Mid Cap Growth Index, while QQQN tracks Nasdaq Q-50 Index. They also come from different issuers: Vanguard and VictoryShares. Their fees differ too: 0.05% for VOT and 0.18% for QQQN.