Compare CSSPX vs. QQQ ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (May 12, 2026 - June 12, 2026)
CSSPX
+0.52%
QQQ
+2.04%
-2%-1%0%1%2%3%4%5%6%May 12May 19May 27Jun 3Jun 100
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. Both funds invest in the same top 3 sectors: Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary. CSSPX’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (7.84%), APPLE (6.44%) and MICROSOFT-T (4.90%). QQQ’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (9.05%), APPLE (7.06%) and MICROSOFT-T (5.61%). 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 +$147M vs. +$25.31B for QQQ.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +2.59bps (CSSPX) and +0.26bps (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
Product Type
Passive ETF
Passive ETF
 
Strategy
Long only
Long only
 
NAV
$799.57
$721.58
 
AuM
-
-
 
Total AuM of fund
€149.6B
 
Base currency
USD
USD
 
TER
0.07%
0.18%
 
Rating
 
 
Provider
 
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
 
 
 
Tax optimisation
 
PEA
 
UK Reporting
 
 
Performance and flows
Perf.
Flows
Perf.
Flows
 
1 month
+0.52%
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+2.04%
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3 months
+11.63%
+20.95%
 
1 year
+24.13%
+35.87%
 
3 years
+77.00%
+103.74%
 
5 years
+85.16%
+115.84%
 
Month to date
-1.91%
-2.26%
 
Quarter to date
+14.04%
+24.96%
 
Year to date
+9.03%
+17.63%
 
 
Volatility and risk
1 year
3 years
5 years
1 year
3 years
5 years
 
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Perf./Volatility
 
Max drawdown
 
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Exposure
 
Countries
 
Sectors or issuer types
 
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
ALPHABET INC-CL
META PLATFORMS
TESLA
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
JPMORGAN CHASE
LILLY
EXXON
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
WALMART INC
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NVIDIA
APPLE
MICROSOFT-T
AMAZON.COM INC
ALPHABET INC-CL
META PLATFORMS
BROADCOM LIMITED
ALPHABET INC-CL
TESLA
WALMART INC
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES
INTEL-T
COSTCO WHOLESALE
NETFLIX
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Replication
 
Benchmark
 
Replication method
 
Replication model
 
Trackinsight replication rating
 
Tracking error (1Y)
 
Tracking difference (1Y)
 
1Y cumulative return difference
Best
+16.55bps
Worst
+14.81bps
Best
-24.27bps
Worst
-30.39bps
 
Daily return difference
Avg
+0.05bps
Worst
-0.31bps
Avg
-0.09bps
Worst
-0.38bps
 
 
Sustainability
 
ESG Consensus®
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SDG
 

Frequently asked questions about CSSPX and QQQ

How did CSSPX and QQQ perform in 2026?

As of 6/12/2026, CSSPX has delivered a year-to-date performance of 9.03%, while QQQ has returned 17.63%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: CSSPX or QQQ?

As of 6/12/2026, CSSPX has recorded +€2.01B in net flows YTD, compared to +€3.69B for QQQ since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: CSSPX or QQQ?

As of 6/12/2026, CSSPX reported a 1-year volatility of 12.31%, whereas QQQ registered volatility 17.31% over the same period.

How do CSSPX and QQQ differ in sector exposure?

As of 6/12/2026, CSSPX is primarily exposed to sectors such as Information Technology, weight 35.66%, Communication Services, weight 10.97% and Consumer Discretionary, weight 10.10%. The top sectors in QQQ feature Information Technology, weight 51.94%, Communication Services, weight 14.83% and Consumer Discretionary, weight 12.19%.

How do CSSPX and QQQ differ in geographic exposure?

As of 6/12/2026, CSSPX has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 96.90% and Ireland, weight 2.04%. The top countries in QQQ feature USA, weight 96.41% and Ireland, weight 1.84%.

How do CSSPX and QQQ differ in terms of holdings?

As of 6/12/2026, CSSPX include NVIDIA, weight 7.84%, APPLE, weight 6.44% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 4.90%. The top positions in QQQ feature NVIDIA, weight 9.05%, APPLE, weight 7.06% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 5.61%.

Is CSSPX or QQQ more diversified?

As of 6/12/2026, CSSPX holds 503 securities, with 43.86% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. QQQ, by comparison, includes 101 holdings and has 59.02% concentrated in its top 15.

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