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iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (IQQ)
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Best Performing in Large Growth Over the Last Year
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iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF Overview
iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (IQQ) is a passively managed U.S. Equity Large Growth exchange-traded fund (ETF). iShares launched the ETF in 2026.
The investment seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization.
The fund seeks to track the investment results of the Nasdaq-100 Index (the “underlying index”), which measures the performance of securities of the 100 largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on a company's full market capitalization, which accounts for both listed and unlisted shares, as determined by Nasdaq, Inc. It is non-diversified.
About iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (IQQ)
There are 4 members of the management team with an average tenure of 0.06 years: Jennifer Hsui (2026), Peter Sietsema (2026), Matt Waldron (2026) and Steven White (2026). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
The ETF has 1 primary benchmark: NASDAQ 100 TR USD index with a weighting of 100%. iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF has 107 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 46.4% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a nondiversified fund. The ETF is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the U.S. Equity ETF group. iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF has 2.7% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 97.2% There is 2.7% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF has 0.1% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $302 million in total assets, which is below the $8 billion average for the Large Growth category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
IQQ Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF expense ratio is low compared to funds in the Large Growth category. iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF has an expense ratio of 0.10%, which is 80% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a A. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 0%, which indicates that it holds its assets around /years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 74% for the Large Growth category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF returned 0.0%, which earned it a grade of NA, as the Large Growth category had an average return of -3.8%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF has a trailing yield of 0.00%, which is below the 0.53% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income annually and its capital gains annually.
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IQQ Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| IQQ Return (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| IQQ Return (Price) | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Large Growth Avg | -3.8% | 2.7% | 13.0% | 19.6% | 9.9% | 15.8% |
| IQQ Grade (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| IQQ Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | na | na | na | na |
IQQ Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| IQQ Return (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| IQQ Return (Price) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Large Growth Avg | 6.2% | 16.9% | 30.5% | 38.6% | -30.7% | 21.6% | 37.2% | 33.0% | -2.1% | 28.4% | 5.0% |
| IQQ Grade (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | na |
| R-Squared: | na |
| Standard Deviation: | na |
| Category Risk Index: | na |
| Category Risk Rating: | |
| Total Risk Index: | na |
| Total Risk Rating: | |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | -- |
| Total Assets: | $ 302 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 302 Mil |
| Turnover: | na |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.10% |
| Index Fund: | Yes |
| Index Tracked: | NASDAQ 100 TR USD |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 4 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 0.1 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 0.1 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Hsui Jennifer (2026), Sietsema Peter (2026), Waldron Matt (2026), White Steven (2026) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 107 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 46.4% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 2.7% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 97.2% |
| Foreign Stock: | 2.7% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | 0.1% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | iShares |
| Phone Number: | 800-474-2737 |
| Website: | au.ishares.com |
| Inception Date: | July 8, 2026 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.10% (Rating: Low) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.49% |
