First Trust Nasdaq-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund (QQXT)
| Assets | $1.05B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% |
| PE Ratio | 22.16 |
| Shares Out | 10.65M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.71 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.72% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 15.94% |
| Volume | 1,163,791 |
| Open | 98.48 |
| Previous Close | 98.45 |
| Day's Range | 97.85 - 98.94 |
| 52-Week Low | 83.08 |
| 52-Week High | 101.42 |
| Beta | 0.90 |
| Holdings | 57 |
| Inception Date | Feb 8, 2007 |
About QQXT
Fund Home PageThe First Trust Nasdaq-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund (QQXT) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the NASDAQ-100 Ex-Tech Sector index. The fund tracks an equal-weighted index of NASDAQ 100 stocks that excludes technology companies. QQXT was launched on Feb 8, 2007 and is issued by First Trust.
Top 10 Holdings
20.75% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | ISRG | 2.33% |
| Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. | WBD | 2.16% |
| Amgen Inc. | AMGN | 2.10% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 2.06% |
| Electronic Arts Inc. | EA | 2.06% |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. | AEP | 2.03% |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | REGN | 2.01% |
| Monster Beverage Corporation | MNST | 2.00% |
| Xcel Energy Inc. | XEL | 1.99% |
| Biogen Inc. | BIIB | 1.99% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.1463 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.1606 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.1955 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.2056 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.1618 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.2556 | Jun 28, 2024 |
Performance
QQXT had a total return of 1.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.28%.
News
QQXT: A Costly Ex-Tech Nasdaq 100 ETF That Misses The Mark
QQXT is composed of the 56 non-Technology stocks in the Nasdaq-100. Its expense ratio is 0.60%, and given the volatile nature of tech stocks, it has downside risk management appeal. However, SPXT, a l...
QQXT ETF: Well Positioned As Generative AI Diffuses Throughout The Economy
The First Trust NASDAQ-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund (QQXT) is a good investment option as it provides exposure to non-tech sectors that are also benefiting from AI advancements. The diffusion o...
QQXT Vs. QQQ: Tossing Tech Stocks Hasn't Worked Most Periods
QQXT Vs. QQQ: Tossing Tech Stocks Hasn't Worked Most Periods
QQXT: An Ex-Tech QQQ? Not So Fast
QQXT is a comparatively better valued, similarly high-quality smart-beta (almost) tech-less alternative to QQQ. An ex-tech concentrated bellwether portfolio, with excessive valuation risks associated ...
