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QQQ vs VGT

Invesco Qqq Trust, Series 1 vs Vanguard Information Technology ETF

Over their shared history — 2011-06 to 2026-07, about 15 years — QQQ returned 19.12% a year versus 29.19% for VGT, with worst peak-to-trough falls of -32.58% and -29.75% respectively (dividends reinvested). Past performance doesn't predict future results.

QQQ VGTBoth re-based to 100 at 2011-06, the start of their shared window
Metric · shared window 2011-06 – 2026-07QQQVGT
CAGR (annualized return)19.12%29.19%
Volatility (annualized)17.58%19.19%
Worst drawdown-32.58%-29.75%
Sharpe ratio1.001.36
Each fund on its own — windows differ, not directly comparable
CAGR (full own history)19.12%29.19%
Worst drawdown (full own history)-32.58%-29.75%
Data window2011-06 – 2026-072011-06 – 2026-07

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Ticker pages: QQQ · VGT

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