#NasdaqETFUpdate Nasdaq-tracking ETFs remain in strong demand in 2025, fueled by a tech-led rally and easing global trade tensions. The Invesco QQQ Trust (tracking the Nasdaq‑100) is trading around $530, reflecting a +1.7% YTD gain through May, with an 8.3% increase over the past month and ~15% annual return . Invesco’s newer QQQM ETF offers lower expenses (0.15%) and similar exposure—positioned for long-term, dollar-cost average investors .

Inflows are robust: QQQ attracted ~$7.2 billion in May, contributing to a record ~$411 billion in ETF inflows for the first half of 2025 . Meanwhile, active and leveraged Nasdaq‑100 ETFs—such as 2× daily exposure versions like QLD—have gained traction among traders seeking amplified short-term returns .

Overall, Nasdaq-based ETFs are capitalizing on AI optimism, strong tech earnings, and investor appetite for both broad and tactical exposure.