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First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund

QTEC USUSExchange-Traded Fund
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About this fund

First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund (QTEC) is a Thematic and Technology ETF managed by First Trust Advisors L.P., listed on Nasdaq - All Markets, quoted in USD. It charges a 0.55% net expense ratio and holds $4.81B in assets as of Sep 27, 2026. The fund launched on Apr 19, 2006.

Benchmark
NASDAQ US-100 Technology SectorTotal return, USD
Distribution
Quarterly
AUM
$4.81B
Expense Ratio
0.55%
Yield (12-mo)
—
Morningstar Rating
Benchmark
NASDAQ US-100 Technology Sector
52-Week Range
Avg Daily Vol
296.1K
Inception
Apr 19, 2006

Risk metrics

vs benchmark NASDAQ US-100 Technology Sector · Total return, USD

3-year risk statistics are not currently available for this fund.

Risk statistics are 3-year, month-end-based.

Trailing returns

As of Sep 27, 2026
1D
+0.32%
1W
+5.64%
1M
+6.01%
3M
+2.41%
6M
+49.72%
YTD
+43.64%
1Y
+45.98%
3Y ann.
+31.87%
5Y ann.
+14.73%
10Y ann.
+21.20%

Calendar-year returns

Morningstar daily closes

Trading & liquidity

as of Sep 25, 2026

Avg Vol (1W)
712.5K
Avg Vol (1M)
246.0K
Avg Vol (3M)
296.1K
Avg Vol (1Y)
218.3K
Avg Spread
0.060%

Average daily share volume over each trailing window. Spread is the average bid-ask spread as a percentage of price — lower means cheaper to trade.

Top 10 holdings

Source: Morningstar

Fees & expenses

Net expense
0.55%
Gross expense
0.55%
Management fee
0.40%

Distributions

Recent payments per share (USD)

Jun 25, 2026
0.0326 USD
Mar 27, 2025
0.0083 USD
Jun 27, 2024
0.0342 USD
Mar 21, 2024
0.0084 USD

Classification

Asset class
Equity
Strategy
Passive
Region
US
Issuer
First Trust Advisors L.P.
Branding
First Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What is QTEC's expense ratio?
First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund charges a net expense ratio of 0.550%.
How large is First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund?
QTEC holds $4.81B in assets under management.
What index does QTEC track?
First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund tracks NASDAQ US-100 Technology Sector as its primary benchmark.
When did QTEC launch?
First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund launched on April 19, 2006.
What currency does QTEC trade in?
QTEC trades in USD on Nasdaq - All Markets.

Fund information

Ticker
QTEC
Performance ID
0P00002DES
Inception
Apr 19, 2006
Domicile
USA
Base currency
USD
Listing currency
USD
AUM
$4.81B
Avg daily volume (3M)
296.1K

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