Invesco QQQ Trust: Tech ETF with 0.18% Fee and 30% Annual Return

The Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (ticker: QQQ) achieved a return of 29.97 percent in the twelve-month period through June 26, 2026. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) – an investment product that tracks an index and is traded on the stock exchange like a stock – replicates the Nasdaq-100 Index and falls into the "Large Growth" category.

Performance Development Over Multiple Periods

Since the start of 2026, the QQQ ETF has gained 15.28 percent (as of June 26, 2026). Over a three-year period, the fund posted a return of 26.19 percent. The five-year performance is particularly striking: an investment of $1,000 would have grown to $2,055.92 by April 2026, representing a value increase of 105.59 percent.

The figures come from different reporting dates – the most recent data was published on June 26, 2026, while the five-year return is based on a reporting date in April 2026.

Cost Structure and Fees

The total expense ratio (TER) is 0.18 percent (as of April 7, 2026). This metric covers the fund's annual management costs. In addition, there are standard brokerage commissions on each purchase and sale, which vary depending on the broker. Invesco Capital Management, the fund's sponsor, points out that frequent trading can increase the total costs of an investment.

Access and Trading

Investors can buy and sell QQQ shares during regular trading hours through any US brokerage account. The fund is listed on major US stock exchanges. To purchase shares, investors search for the ticker "QQQ" in their broker's search bar and then specify the desired number of shares.

Index Replication and Classification

QQQ replicates the Nasdaq-100 Index, which comprises 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange. For sector classification, the fund uses the Industry Classification Benchmark system (ICB), which distinguishes eleven economic sectors: basic materials, cyclical consumer goods, defensive consumer goods, energy, financials, healthcare, industrials, real estate, technology, telecommunications, and utilities.

Nasdaq has licensed the trademark rights for the Nasdaq-100 Index and the ticker symbol QQQ to Invesco. However, the exchange company is not responsible for the fund and does not make any investment recommendations.

Fund Risk Profile

Invesco Capital Management identifies several risk factors in the fund information. Sector concentration risk is at the forefront: investments concentrated in specific sectors – particularly technology – carry greater risks according to the provider and react more strongly to market fluctuations than broadly diversified investments.

Other risks include tracking risk – the possibility that the fund's return will deviate from the return of the underlying Nasdaq-100 Index. In addition, standard equity-related risks apply, since the shares are not actively managed and carry risks similar to individual stocks, including short-selling and margin requirements. Invesco points out that investments in ETFs generally carry a risk of loss.

Classification for Investors in the DACH Region

For investors from Switzerland, Germany, and Austria, QQQ is accessible through international brokers. The respective tax treatment of US-domiciled ETFs, which varies by country, should be noted. Invesco Distributors and Invesco Capital Management do not themselves offer financial advice or tax advice and recommend that investors consult a financial advisor before making an investment decision.

The sector classifications used to calculate the allocation tables typically refer to the last trading day of the previous month. Detailed information on the fund's current holdings is available on Invesco's official QQQ Holdings page.