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SPY or QQQ: fund comparison
In brief
These are different funds: SPY — S&P 500; QQQ — NASDAQ-100. 12 months: SPY +8.8%; QQQ +4.1%. SPY has the lower fee (0.0945% a year). The choice depends on which part of the market you want to own.
12-month growth, from 100━ SPY +8.8% ━ QQQ +4.1%
| Metric | SPY | QQQ |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | State Street | Invesco |
| Index | S&P 500 | NASDAQ-100 |
| Expense ratio | 0.0945% | 0.20% |
| Price, $ | 733.00 | 647.05 |
| Year to date | +7.8% ● | +5.5% |
| 12 months | +8.8% ● | +4.1% |
| From 52-week high | −6.2% ● | −15.2% |
| vs 200-day average | +0.4% ● | −4.9% |
| Dividend yield | 1.00% ● | 0.45% |
● — whose figure is higher, not which is better. Data as of Nov 5, 2026.
Ratings and a detailed chart for each are in the terminal.
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Which to choose: SPY or QQQ?
These are different funds: SPY — S&P 500; QQQ — NASDAQ-100. 12 months: SPY +8.8%; QQQ +4.1%. SPY has the lower fee (0.0945% a year). The choice depends on which part of the market you want to own.
What is an expense ratio?
The percentage of assets the fund deducts per year. 0.03% is 30 cents a year per $1,000.
How do I buy an ETF?
Through a broker with US market access, like a regular stock, by ticker.