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HCM Defender 100 ETF
QQH performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -6.09% | +3.10% | +6.75% | +6.52% | +87.16% | +58.84% |
| Flows | -$9M | -$9M | +$538K | +$20M | +$99M | +$176M |
Characteristics
The HCM Defender 100 ETF is built to track the HCM Defender 100 NTR 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 | Howard Capital Management |
| N° of holdings | 97 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity, Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | October 10, 2019 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 97
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +23.27% | +24.99% | +22.95% | +22.64% |
Max drawdown | -8.89% | -16.24% | -24.86% | -41.41% |
Max drawdown duration | 17d | 190d | 238d | 878d |
Time to recover | N/A | 39d | 126d | 513d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is QQH?
QQH is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity and Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Howard Capital Management.
What index does QQH track?
QQH tracks the HCM Defender 100 NTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does QQH invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Information Technology Investment Grade Government Equities and Bonds. It is part of the segment: Multi-Asset: Other.
What is the expense ratio of QQH?
The total expense ratio (TER) of QQH is 0.98%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was QQH launched?
QQH was launched on October 10, 2019, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of QQH?
QQH is issued by Howard Capital Management.
What is the AUM of QQH?
As of October 23, 2026, QQH manages $730.57 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has QQH performed recently?
As of October 23, 2026, QQH delivered a return of -6.09% over the past month (1M performance), 3.1% over the past three months (3M), and 6.75% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for QQH?
As of October 23, 2026, QQH has seen net flows of -$9M in the past month (1M flow) and +$538K year-to-date (YTD).
Does QQH pay dividends?
As of October 23, 2026, QQH has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.2%.
How many holdings are in QQH
As of August 31, 2026, QQH holds 97 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is QQH?
As of August 31, 2026, QQH holds 97 securities, with 72.71% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of QQH?
As of August 31, 2026, QQH holds a portfolio of 97 underlyings, with its largest positions including US74347X8314, Apple, Inc. and NVIDIA Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does QQH invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, QQH has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does QQH focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, QQH is primarily exposed to Technology and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
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