ETFs can be actively or passively managed, and the choice depends on an investor’s financial objectives. Some financial professionals use a mix of active and passive ETFs in diversified client portfolios.

Invesco QQQ is passively managed and tracks the Nasdaq-100 index, which offers exposure to many industry-leading companies in a single investment.

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ETFs are different from individual stocks in that an ETF’s liquidity is based on more than trading volume alone. A better predictor of an ETF’s liquidity may be the liquidity of the underlying holdings. For example, an ETF with relatively low trading volume that invests in highly liquid large-cap U.S. stocks will generally have high liquidity and low bid-ask spreads.

QQQ is one of the most heavily traded ETFs by volume.

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Source: Bloomberg L.P., QQQ is the 2nd most-traded ETF in the US based on average daily volume traded, as of March 31, 2024.

An ETF’s total cost of ownership depends on more than just its expense ratio. Investors also need to consider bid-ask spreads, trading commissions, and premiums and discounts, for example.

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Bid/ask spread is the amount by which the ask price exceeds the bid price for an asset in the market.

Invesco QQQ ETF has typically outperformed broad equity benchmarks like the S&P 500.

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Standardized performance. Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results. An investor cannot invest directly in an index. Index returns do not represent Fund returns.

Source: Bloomberg L.P., QQQ NAV 10-year performance reflected 18.58% growth versus 12.93% by the S&P 500, as of March 31, 2024.

ETFs are popular because they typically give investors access to broad market exposure with low fees, tax efficiency, and transparency. ETFs can be actively or passively managed and can be bought and sold like an individual stock.

Invesco does not provide tax advice. Federal and state tax laws are complex and constantly changing. Investors should always consult their own legal or tax advisor for information concerning their individual situation.

ETF is short for “exchange-traded fund.” ETFs are baskets of securities that can be bought or sold on exchanges similar to individual stocks. ETFs can provide exposure to broad areas of the market in a single, bundled investment. They are often passively managed and typically seek to track the performance of an index, such as the Nasdaq-100.

Yes. Invesco QQQ is a passively managed ETF that tracks the Nasdaq-100 index, which contains some of the world’s most innovative companies.

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ETFs are similar to mutual funds in that they both can provide exposure to broad areas of the market in a single investment. However, while mutual funds are priced once a day at the market close, ETFs can be bought and sold like individual stocks throughout the day.

Compared to mutual funds, ETFs tend to have better tax efficiency and more transparency, as well as lower fees on average.

Investors should be aware of the material differences between mutual funds and ETFs. ETFs generally have lower expenses than actively managed mutual funds due to their different management styles. Most ETFs are passively managed and are structured to track an index, whereas many mutual funds are actively managed and thus have higher management fees. Unlike ETFs, actively managed mutual funds have the ability react to market changes and the potential to outperform a stated benchmark. Since ordinary brokerage commissions apply for each ETF buy and sell transaction, frequent trading activity may increase the cost of ETFs. ETFs can be traded throughout the day, whereas mutual funds are traded only once a day. While extreme market conditions could result in illiquidity for ETFs. Typically, they are still more liquid than most traditional mutual funds because they trade on exchanges. Investors should talk with their financial professional regarding their situation before investing.

Invesco does not provide tax advice. Federal and state tax laws are complex and constantly changing. Investors should always consult their own legal or tax advisor for information concerning their individual situation.

You can typically invest in as little as a single share of QQQ or other ETFs through online brokers. Some brokers even allow investors to purchase a fraction of an ETF share.