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First Trust Nasdaq-100 Select Equal Weight ETF
QQEW performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 28, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +10.75% | -5.20% | -4.05% | +13.09% | +40.52% | +29.30% |
| Flows | -$53M | -$150M | -$164M | -$308M | -$450M | -$178M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Nasdaq-100 Select Equal Weight ETF is built to track the NASDAQ 100 Equal Weighted Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 51 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 19, 2006 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 51
Top 15 Holdings
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +22.58% | +16.49% | +18.01% | +21.22% |
Max drawdown | -14.41% | -15.73% | -21.45% | -32.39% |
Max drawdown duration | 90d | 183d | 129d | 792d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 81d | 466d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
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What type of ETF is QQEW?
QQEW is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does QQEW track?
QQEW tracks the NASDAQ 100 Equal Weighted Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does QQEW invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Large Cap.
What is the expense ratio of QQEW?
The total expense ratio (TER) of QQEW is 0.55%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was QQEW launched?
QQEW was launched on April 19, 2006, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of QQEW?
QQEW is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of QQEW?
As of April 28, 2026, QQEW manages $1.64 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has QQEW performed recently?
As of April 28, 2026, QQEW delivered a return of 10.75% over the past month (1M performance), -5.2% over the past three months (3M), and -4.05% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for QQEW?
As of April 28, 2026, QQEW has seen net flows of -$53M in the past month (1M flow) and -$164M year-to-date (YTD).
Does QQEW pay dividends?
As of April 28, 2026, QQEW has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.33%.
How many holdings are in QQEW
As of March 31, 2026, QQEW holds 51 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is QQEW?
As of March 31, 2026, QQEW holds 51 securities, with 31.85% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of QQEW?
As of March 31, 2026, QQEW holds a portfolio of 51 underlyings, with its largest positions including US0420682058, REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS and PINDUODUO INC ADR. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does QQEW invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, QQEW has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does QQEW focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, QQEW is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Health Care and Consumer Discretionary.
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