#NasdaqETFUpdate

Nasdaq ETF Update (≈200 words)

The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), which tracks the Nasdaq‑100 Index, continues to stand out among major ETFs. On June 9, 2025, financial firm Edward Jones rated QQQ as "Mixed" while maintaining a hold recommendation; at that time the fund was quoted at $529.92, reflecting a 0.98% daily gain .

QQQ has robust long‑term performance — cumulatively outperforming the S&P 500 by approximately 379% since its inception in March 1999 . It achieved 5‑star Morningstar ratings, is the second‑most traded ETF in the U.S., and has a total expense ratio of just **0.20%** .

In 2025, QQQ experienced a sharp drop earlier in the year but rebounded strongly: as of mid‑May it was up roughly 20% from early April lows, fueled by easing trade tensions and renewed optimism in AI and technology stocks . Year‑to‑date, it’s modestly negative (~–3.1%) but maintains a **1‑year return of ~22%** .

Emerging competitors and strategies include QQQM (a lower‑cost version of QQQ) and QQA, which uses covered‑call strategies to yield around 8.6% annually .

Outlook: While technical indicators suggest a potential short‑term pullback due to low trading volume, the intermediate-to-long‑term trend remains firmly bullish, supported by strong fundamentals in tech and AI sectors .

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Highlights:

Mixed—hold recommendation, trading around $530

Outperformed S&P 500 over the past decade, boasting a strong track record

2025 rebound driven by AI, semis, and tariff de-escalation

Watch for possible short-term pullback; long-term outlook remains positive

Let me know if you’d like a performance breakdown of QQQ’s peer ETFs or more details on QQA or QQQM!