QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust
VS
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO wins 6 of 9 categories
VOO wins 6 of 9 categories
QQQ wins: 1-Year Return, 3-Year Return, 5-Year Return | VOO wins: Expense Ratio, YTD Return, Dividend Yield, Assets Under Mgmt, Holdings, Beta
MetricQQQVOO
Cost
Expense Ratio0.20%0.03%
Performance
1-Year Return30.82%28.72%
3-Year Return12.15%11.45%
5-Year Return18.92%15.28%
YTD Return3.12%5.41%
Income
Dividend Yield0.55%1.27%
Size & Diversification
Assets Under Mgmt$312B$982B
Holdings101503
Risk
Beta1.151.00

Top Holdings

QQQ Top Holdings

Apple Inc8.9%
Microsoft Corp8.1%
NVIDIA Corp7.8%
Amazon.com Inc5.4%
Broadcom Inc4.9%

VOO Top Holdings

Apple Inc7.1%
Microsoft Corp6.5%
NVIDIA Corp6.2%
Amazon.com Inc3.8%
Meta Platforms Inc2.7%

Fund Details

DetailQQQVOO
IssuerInvescoVanguard
CategoryLarge Cap GrowthLarge Cap Blend
BenchmarkNasdaq-100S&P 500
Inception Date1999-03-102010-09-07

Frequently Asked Questions

Is QQQ or VOO a better investment?
It depends on your goals. QQQ (Invesco QQQ Trust) has an expense ratio of 0.20% and a 5-year return of 18.92%. VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.03% and a 5-year return of 15.28%. QQQ for tech-heavy growth, VOO for diversified stability
What is the expense ratio difference between QQQ and VOO?
QQQ charges 0.20% while VOO charges 0.03%. That's a difference of 0.17 percentage points. On a $10,000 investment, that's roughly $17 per year.
Which has better returns, QQQ or VOO?
Over the past year, QQQ delivered higher returns (30.82% vs 28.72%). Over 5 years, QQQ leads with 18.92% annualized.
Can I hold both QQQ and VOO?
Yes, many investors hold both. QQQ tracks the Nasdaq-100 while VOO tracks the S&P 500. Check the holdings overlap before combining them in your portfolio.

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