First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund
QTECNASDAQFirst TrustEquity
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $4.81B
- Expense ratio
- 0.55%
- Dividend yield
- 0.01%
- Holdings
- 50
- 52-week range
- $205.57$342.51
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 402.46K
QTEC ETF: First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund - Price, Holdings & Analysis
First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $299.80 - $306.55 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $342.51 |
| 52-Week Low | $205.57 |
| Open | $300.93 |
| Volume (last close) | 266.99K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 402.46K |
| 1 Day Change | −3.57% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −9.32% |
| 6 Month Change | +17.26% |
| YTD Change | +29.20% |
| 1 Year Change | +26.44% |
| 5 Year Change | +78.17% |
| 10 Year Change | +495.72% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.03 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.01% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +292.77% |
| Assets (AUM) | $4.81B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.55% |
| Total Holdings | 50 |
| Inception Date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| 50-Day MA | $318.78 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $280.26 |
| RSI | 37.56 |
| Stochastic %K | 14.90 |
| Stochastic %D | 10.17 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
QTEC at a Glance
First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund (QTEC) is an equity ETF from First Trust, launched in April 2006. It manages $4.81B in assets and charges a 0.55% expense ratio, about $55 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 50 positions. The largest are DoorDash, Inc. Class A Common Stock (DASH, 3.17%), Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW, 2.96%) and Workday, Inc (WDAY, 2.89%). The top 10 holdings make up 28.2% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Technology (85.9%), Communication Services (8.8%) and Consumer Discretionary (3.5%). Its largest country exposures are United States (88.8%), Netherlands (5.2%) and Canada (3.9%).
It pays distributions yielding 0.01% at the Oct 26, 2026 close, $0.03 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, the share price is up 26.4% over one year, up 78.2% over five years and up 495.7% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund
What is the current price of QTEC?
The latest QTEC price is $304.31 (Oct 26, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $205.57–$342.51. The share price is up 26.4% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for QTEC?
QTEC's annual expense ratio is 0.55%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does QTEC pay dividends?
Yes, QTEC pays a 0.01% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 26, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was June 25, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of QTEC?
As of Oct 4, 2026, QTEC's largest holdings are DoorDash, Inc. Class A Common Stock (3.2%), Palo Alto Networks Inc (3.0%), Workday, Inc (2.9%) (combined weight: 9.0%). The fund holds 50 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does QTEC compare to similar ETFs?
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