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QTEC ETF · First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +6.18%  | +38.73% | +53.76%  | +121.69%  | +112.02% | -1.91% | +44.97% | +36.09% | |
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +38.73% | +53.76% | +121.69% | +112.02% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about QTEC ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
QTEC’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
RDVY | First Trust NASDAQ Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | €19.66B |
CIBR | First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF | €11.4B |
GRID | First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund ETF | €9.76B |
SDVY | First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | €9.39B |
AIRR | First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF | €9.17B |
Frequently asked questions about QTEC
What does First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund ETF, QTEC, invest in?
QTEC is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Large Cap US Information Technology Equities.
Which benchmark or index does QTEC replicate?
QTEC tracks the NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of QTEC?
QTEC carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.55%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was QTEC launched?
QTEC was introduced to the market on April 19, 2006. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of QTEC?
First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund ETF, QTEC, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of QTEC?
QTEC oversees €3.08B in assets as of June 8, 2026.
How has QTEC performed lately?
Based on data from June 8, 2026, QTEC returned 6.18% over the past month, 38.73% over the last three months and 36.09% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for QTEC?
As of June 8, 2026, QTEC recorded net flows of -€43M over the last month and -€253M year-to-date.
Does QTEC distribute dividends?
QTEC follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors.
What are the main country or region exposures of QTEC?
As of April 30, 2026, QTEC has significant geographic allocations in USA, Ireland and Netherlands.
In which sector or theme does QTEC invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, QTEC focuses largely on Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.
How many securities does QTEC hold and how diversified is it?
As of April 30, 2026, QTEC holds 38 positions in its portfolio, with 40.43% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in QTEC?
As of April 30, 2026, QTEC top three holdings include INTEL-T, MARVELL TECHNOLOGY and ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES.
What is the base currency of QTEC?
The base currency of QTEC is USD.
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