First Trust Nasdaq-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund (QQXT)
| Assets | $239.17M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% |
| PE Ratio | 21.88 |
| Shares Out | 2.40M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.71 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 15.48% |
| Volume | 23,444 |
| Open | 100.25 |
| Previous Close | 99.81 |
| Day's Range | 100.02 - 100.61 |
| 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
21.33% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | ISRG | 2.27% |
| Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. | WBD | 2.22% |
| Biogen Inc. | BIIB | 2.22% |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | REGN | 2.14% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. | ROST | 2.13% |
| Amgen Inc. | AMGN | 2.11% |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | VRTX | 2.11% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 2.08% |
| Electronic Arts Inc. | EA | 2.05% |
| Monster Beverage Corporation | MNST | 2.01% |
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 2.22% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.50%.
News
Nilsine Partners Boosts Stake in QQXT as Investors Look Beyond Big Tech
On October 6, 2025, Nilsine Partners, LLC disclosed the purchase of 61,385 shares of QQXT, estimated at approximately $6.07 million, in its latest SEC filing.
QQXT: A Costly Ex-Tech Nasdaq 100 ETF That Misses The Mark
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QQXT ETF: Well Positioned As Generative AI Diffuses Throughout The Economy
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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 ...
