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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 September 17, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.62% | +1.82% | +10.77% | +13.95% | +49.68% | +39.40% |
| Flows | +$40M | +$29M | -$224M | -$284M | -$869M | -$286M |
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 | 50 |
| 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 July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 50
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +16.62% | +18.72% | +18.61% | +21.61% |
Max drawdown | -6.76% | -15.73% | -21.45% | -32.39% |
Max drawdown duration | 35d | 204d | 129d | 792d |
Time to recover | N/A | 51d | 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 |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
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 September 17, 2026, QQEW manages $1.83 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has QQEW performed recently?
As of September 17, 2026, QQEW delivered a return of -4.62% over the past month (1M performance), 1.82% over the past three months (3M), and 10.77% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for QQEW?
As of September 17, 2026, QQEW has seen net flows of +$40M in the past month (1M flow) and -$224M year-to-date (YTD).
Does QQEW pay dividends?
As of September 17, 2026, QQEW has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.2%.
How many holdings are in QQEW
As of July 31, 2026, QQEW holds 50 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 July 31, 2026, QQEW holds 50 securities, with 37.41% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of QQEW?
As of July 31, 2026, QQEW holds a portfolio of 50 underlyings, with its largest positions including DoorDash, Inc., Airbnb, Inc. and Axon Enterprise, Inc.. 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 July 31, 2026, QQEW has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does QQEW focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, QQEW is primarily exposed to Technology, Healthcare and Consumer Services.
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