Compare QQQ vs. VTI ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (December 15, 2025 - March 13, 2026) |
QQQ VTI |
Comparison analysis Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) provides exposure to the US Large Cap segment. Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) belongs to the US All Cap segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. Both QQQ and VTI distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 0.47% and 1.15% respectively. Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary are QQQ’s top sector exposures, while VTI invests in Information Technology, Financials and Consumer Discretionary as its top 3. QQQ’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (8.64%), APPLE (7.20%) and MICROSOFT-T (6.66%). VTI’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (6.60%), APPLE (5.74%) and MICROSOFT-T (4.78%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.18%, QQQ is more expensive than VTI, with 0.03%. QQQ has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$31.52B vs. +$2.08B for VTI. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +1.71bps (QQQ) and +1.11bps (VTI). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of QQQ and VTI, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
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 | $593.68 | $326.13 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
E/R | 0.18% | 0.03% | ||
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Investment strategy | 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. | The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the CRSP US Total Market Index, which represents approximately 100% of the investable U.S. stock market and includes large-, mid-, small-, and micro-cap stocks regularly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. The Fund invests by sampling the Index, meaning that it holds a broadly diversified collection of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the full Index in terms of key characteristics. These key characteristics include industry weightings and market capitalization, as well as certain financial measures, such as price/earnings ratio and dividend yield. | ||
Dividend policy | Distribution | Distribution | ||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | -1.35% To view, create a free account | -3.13% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | -2.63% | -2.45% | ||
1 year | +27.43% | +21.78% | ||
3 years | +107.86% | +76.48% | ||
5 years | +91.79% | +67.61% | ||
Month to date | -2.28% | -3.73% | ||
Quarter to date | -3.34% | -2.72% | ||
Year to date | -3.34% | -2.72% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
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Number of holdings | 101 | 3420 | ||
Weight of top 15 holdings | ||||
Top 15 holdings | NVIDIA APPLE MICROSOFT-T AMAZON.COM INC META PLATFORMS ALPHABET INC-CL TESLA ALPHABET INC-CL WALMART INC BROADCOM LIMITED MICRON TECHNOLOGY COSTCO WHOLESALE ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES NETFLIX To view, create a free account | NVIDIA APPLE MICROSOFT-T AMAZON.COM INC ALPHABET INC-CL BROADCOM LIMITED META PLATFORMS ALPHABET INC-CL TESLA LILLY BERKSHIRE HATHWAY JPMORGAN CHASE EXXON JOHNSON&JOHNSON VISA INCORPORATION To view, create a free account | ||
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Frequently asked questions about QQQ and VTI
How did QQQ and VTI perform in 2026?
As of 3/13/2026, QQQ has delivered a year-to-date performance of -3.34%, while VTI has returned -2.72%.
Which ETF is seeing higher flows: QQQ or VTI?
As of 3/13/2026, QQQ has recorded -€8.14B in net flows YTD, compared to +€10.54B for VTI since the beginning of the year.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: QQQ or VTI?
As of 3/13/2026, QQQ reported a 1-year volatility of 22.66%, whereas VTI registered volatility 18.49% over the same period.
How do QQQ and VTI differ in sector exposure?
As of 3/13/2026, QQQ is primarily exposed to sectors such as Information Technology, weight 50.01%, Communication Services, weight 15.49% and Consumer Discretionary, weight 12.90%. The top sectors in VTI feature Information Technology, weight 31.98%, Financials, weight 10.84% and Consumer Discretionary, weight 10.36%.
How do QQQ and VTI differ in geographic exposure?
As of 3/13/2026, QQQ has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 96.53%, Ireland, weight 1.52% and Canada, weight 1.17%. The top countries in VTI feature USA, weight 96.03% and Ireland, weight 1.94%.
How do QQQ and VTI differ in terms of holdings?
As of 3/13/2026, QQQ include NVIDIA, weight 8.64%, APPLE, weight 7.20% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 6.66%. The top positions in VTI feature NVIDIA, weight 6.60%, APPLE, weight 5.74% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 4.78%.
Is QQQ or VTI more diversified?
As of 3/13/2026, QQQ holds 101 securities, with 58.54% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. VTI, by comparison, includes 3420 holdings and has 38.64% concentrated in its top 15.
Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: QQQ or VTI?
As of 3/13/2026, QQQ has a trailing 12-month yield of 0.47%, while VTI offers 1.15%.
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