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Invesco QQQ Trust(QQQ)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for QQQ
09/25/2026: QQQ (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 4 days. Simulated Profits (-0.40%). Updated daily EoD!
Invesco QQQ Trust provides exposure to 100 of the largest non-financial companies on the Nasdaq, focusing heavily on technology and growth sectors. Its primary strengths are its immense liquidity, reliable index tracking, and position as a standard-bearer for innovation-led investment strategies. While it serves as a powerful core holding for long-term growth, investors must be aware of its high concentration in tech, which introduces significant market and valuation risks during downturns. It is best suited for growth-oriented investors who can withstand volatility in exchange for potential market-beating performance, provided they monitor sector-specific regulation and interest rate trends.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The portfolio focus on high-innovation technology companies aligns perfectly with long-term capital appreciation goals. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The index often captures leaders in market trends, making it a primary vehicle for riding positive price momentum. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The fund's high price-to-earnings multiples on many underlying holdings often contradict traditional value investing criteria. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Weak fit | Focusing on growth companies, the fund offers a lower yield compared to dividend-focused or broad-market alternatives. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High sector concentration and inherent growth-stock volatility make this fund unsuitable for risk-averse portfolios. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is one with a long-term time horizon and a high risk tolerance who seeks significant capital growth through dominant technology and innovation leaders.
Suitability
Best suited for long-term growth investors and passive index followers; while liquid enough for traders, it is primarily constructed as a core growth holding.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | High | Technology-heavy portfolios are prone to sharp price swings based on market sentiment. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | The fund is sensitive to broader economic downturns and fluctuations in interest rates. |
| Concentration | High | A small number of large-cap technology stocks significantly influence the fund's total return. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | The fund effectively manages tracking error and maintains a competitive expense ratio. |
| Liquidity | Low | High trading volume ensures ease of entry and exit even during market stress. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | Heavy reliance on the tech sector poses systemic risks if innovation or regulation shifts. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
QQQ exhibits higher-than-market volatility, reflecting the high-beta nature of its large-cap technology holdings.
Market Risk
The fund carries systematic risk associated with the US equity market, exacerbated by its concentration in cyclical and growth-sensitive industries.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Technology | 50 | This provides the core growth engine for the fund through exposure to major software, hardware, and semiconductor leaders. |
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary | 18 | Includes major retail and internet commerce companies that drive consumer spending trends. |
| Sector | Communication Services | 16 | Offers access to dominant internet, social media, and digital media platforms. |
| Sector | Healthcare | 6 | Provides defensive balance and exposure to major biotechnology and pharmaceutical innovation. |
| Sector | Other/Cash | 10 | Includes industrials, consumer staples, and residual cash or equivalents maintained for liquidity. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 41.83% | Avg. Invested days 58 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Sep 27, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $500.94B |
| Issuer | Invesco |
| Expense Ratio | 0.18% |
| Distribution Yield | 0.42% |
| Inception | Mar 10, 1999 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +21.60% |
| 1 Year | +26.02% |
| 3 Year | +28.17% |
| 5 Year | +15.49% |
| 10 Year | +21.03% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 22.1% |
| 3Y Volatility | 17.72% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 1.07 |
Ratings
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Morningstar Rating | ★★★★★ |
| Sustainability Rating | 4 / 5 |
| Benchmark | S&P 500 TR USD |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Mega Cap | 56.35% |
| Large Cap | 31.70% |
| Mid Cap | 11.00% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 59.90% |
| Communication Services | 12.85% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 10.21% |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.63% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 22.23x |
| Portfolio P/B | 7.03x |
| Portfolio P/S | 5.67x |
| Holdings Turnover | 22.08% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 8.17% |
| Apple | 7.40% |
| Microsoft | 5.58% |
| Micron Technology | 5.09% |
| Advanced Micro Devices | 4.28% |
Upturn AI Summary
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