A Guide to Nasdaq ETF Investing

Can the Nasdaq's tech-led rally continue in 2H 2026? Here are the key catalysts, risks and ETFs to watch.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 9, 2026

ETF Prime: ETF Inflows, the Nasdaq 100 Fee War, & Launches

Record ETF inflows and a new fee war in the Nasdaq 100 category were among the highlights on this week's ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at VettaFi, followed by Brian Walsh, head of advice and planning at SoFi.

ETF Trends • Jul 15, 2026

IQQ: IShares' New Nasdaq-100 ETF Is A Strong QQQ Alternative At Half The Cost

I recommend the iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (IQQ) with a Buy rating as a low-cost alternative to QQQ, offering direct exposure to the Nasdaq-100 Index. IQQ benefits from the AI megatrend, with growth expanding beyond the Mag 7 to uplift previously underweighted constituents like INTC, MU, and AMD. The fund's 10bps expense ratio and tight 0.04% bid/ask spread make it attractive for long-term investors, despite current low liquidity.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 12, 2026

BlackRock Looks to Challenge QQQ With New Nasdaq-100 ETF

On Thursday, July 9, BlackRock debuted the iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (IQQ). IQQ marks a significant inflection point in the ETF market, as BlackRock looks to challenge the tried-and-true Invesco QQQ Trust Series I (QQQ).

ETF Trends • Jul 9, 2026

QQQ, Meet IQQ. BlackRock Is Launching a Cheaper Nasdaq-100 ETF.

BlackRock joins State Street and Invesco in offering investors ETFs that track the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index.

Barrons • Jul 8, 2026

BlackRock to launch Nasdaq-100 ETF, challenging Invesco's dominance as AI rally boosts demand

BlackRock said on Tuesday it would launch an exchange-traded fund tracking the technology-heavy Nasdaq-100 index , as ​it seeks to tap surging investor demand for exposure to ‌the AI-driven stock market rally.

Reuters • Jul 7, 2026

BlackRock Expands Investor Access to Innovative Companies with iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock today announced plans to launch the iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (Nasdaq:IQQ), designed to provide investors with cost-efficient access to the companies driving innovation and long-term economic growth across sectors including technology, healthcare, consumer discretionary, and communication services. The ETF has a gross expense ratio of 0.12%, with a waiver reducing the expense ratio to 0.10% through July 31, 2027. The ETF's initial NAV will be $24 per share1 and.

Business Wire • Jul 7, 2026