Compare CSSPX vs. QQQ ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (December 22, 2025 - March 20, 2026) |
CSSPX QQQ |
Comparison analysis iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF (CSSPX) provides exposure to the US Large & Mid Cap segment. Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) belongs to the US Large Cap segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. Information Technology, Financials and Communication Services are CSSPX’s top sector exposures, while QQQ invests in Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary as its top 3. CSSPX’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (7.60%), APPLE (6.82%) and MICROSOFT-T (5.05%). QQQ’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (8.74%), APPLE (7.85%) and MICROSOFT-T (5.81%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.07%, CSSPX is cheaper than QQQ, with 0.18%. CSSPX has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$155M vs. +$31.57B for QQQ. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +3.00bps (CSSPX) and +1.70bps (QQQ). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of CSSPX and QQQ, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
CSSPX iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities Share class Acc USD ISIN IE00B5BMR087 | QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities ISIN US46090E1038, US46090E3018, US46090E2028 |
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Product Type | Passive ETF | Passive ETF | ||
Strategy | Long only | Long only | ||
NAV | $698.62 | $581.97 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
Total AuM of fund | €128.27B | |||
Base currency | USD | USD | ||
E/R | 0.07% | 0.18% | ||
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Investment strategy | The Fund seeks to track the performance of an index composed of 500 large cap U.S. companies. | Invesco QQQ is an exchange-traded fund based on the Nasdaq-100 Index®. The Fund will, under most circumstances, consist of all of stocks in the Index. The Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international nonfinancial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced quarterly and reconstituted annually. | ||
Dividend policy | Capitalization | Distribution | ||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | -5.74% To view, create a free account | -4.40% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | -5.17% | -6.03% | ||
1 year | +16.06% | +22.01% | ||
3 years | +70.33% | +93.39% | ||
5 years | +75.18% | +87.92% | ||
Month to date | -5.34% | -4.20% | ||
Quarter to date | -4.73% | -5.24% | ||
Year to date | -4.73% | -5.24% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
Volatility | To view, create a free account | To view, create a free account | ||
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Number of holdings | 503 | 101 | ||
Weight of top 15 holdings | ||||
Top 15 holdings | NVIDIA APPLE MICROSOFT-T AMAZON.COM INC ALPHABET INC-CL BROADCOM LIMITED META PLATFORMS ALPHABET INC-CL TESLA BERKSHIRE HATHWAY JPMORGAN CHASE LILLY EXXON JOHNSON&JOHNSON WALMART INC To view, create a free account | NVIDIA APPLE MICROSOFT-T AMAZON.COM INC TESLA META PLATFORMS ALPHABET INC-CL WALMART INC ALPHABET INC-CL BROADCOM LIMITED MICRON TECHNOLOGY COSTCO WHOLESALE NETFLIX ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES To view, create a free account | ||
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Frequently asked questions about CSSPX and QQQ
How did CSSPX and QQQ perform in 2026?
As of 3/20/2026, CSSPX has delivered a year-to-date performance of -4.73%, while QQQ has returned -5.24%.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: CSSPX or QQQ?
As of 3/20/2026, CSSPX reported a 1-year volatility of 17.76%, whereas QQQ registered volatility 22.59% over the same period.
How do CSSPX and QQQ differ in sector exposure?
As of 3/20/2026, CSSPX is primarily exposed to sectors such as Information Technology, weight 34.00%, Financials, weight 10.49% and Communication Services, weight 10.27%. The top sectors in QQQ feature Information Technology, weight 49.13%, Communication Services, weight 15.29% and Consumer Discretionary, weight 12.46%.
How do CSSPX and QQQ differ in geographic exposure?
As of 3/20/2026, CSSPX has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 96.78% and Ireland, weight 2.10%. The top countries in QQQ feature USA, weight 96.35%, Ireland, weight 1.72% and Canada, weight 1.07%.
How do CSSPX and QQQ differ in terms of holdings?
As of 3/20/2026, CSSPX include NVIDIA, weight 7.60%, APPLE, weight 6.82% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 5.05%. The top positions in QQQ feature NVIDIA, weight 8.74%, APPLE, weight 7.85% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 5.81%.
Is CSSPX or QQQ more diversified?
As of 3/20/2026, CSSPX holds 503 securities, with 42.56% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. QQQ, by comparison, includes 101 holdings and has 57.63% concentrated in its top 15.
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