Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC)?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on April 19, 2006.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 10, 2025

QTEC: Technology Sector Dashboard For November

The technology sector is broadly overvalued by 26% versus 11-year averages, with hardware and semiconductors most overpriced and software/IT services closer to their historical baseline. First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index ETF offers tech exposure with lower company risk, broader sector definition, and better value than XLK. Nonetheless, QTEC has underperformed the sector benchmark since inception, especially over the last year.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 18, 2025

Is First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Making its debut on 04/19/2006, smart beta exchange traded fund First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC) provides investors broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 17, 2025

QTEC: Look Elsewhere For Tech-Heavy ETFs

QTEC is a passively managed tech ETF that has underperformed similar peers along with charging higher fees. The equally weighted ETF has also had a higher beta, leading to larger movements without the appropriate return to justify the ETF. If investors are looking for tech equity ETFs, look to IYW or QQQ.

Seeking Alpha • May 23, 2025

5 Beaten-Down ETFs to Play on Hints of Trade De-escalation

Trump signals steep China tariffs may drop, boosting hopes for trade de-escalation. Risk-on trade returned to Wall Street.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 23, 2025

5 Top-Ranked ETFs to Buy on the Dip

Investors can take advantage of beaten-down prices because the second Trump administration is likely to boost stocks.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 18, 2024

Buy These 4 Stocks For a Market Beating Portfolio

CNBC published an article in late August discussing some non-technology stocks investors were buying heading into the final months of 2024.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 8, 2024

QTEC Should Outperform Nasdaq In Second Wave Of AI Gold Rush

The First Trust Nasdaq-100-Technology Sector Index Fund ETF focuses on technology stocks from the Nasdaq 100 index with an equal-weight strategy. Despite underperforming the Nasdaq 100 index in the past, QTEC has the potential to outperform in the second wave of the AI gold rush. QTEC's higher expense ratio due to its equal-weight strategy is a consideration for investors, but the fund is still worth considering for its growth potential.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 2, 2024

QTEC: Technology Sector Dashboard For April

A monthly article series provides industry metrics in information technology. This sector is overvalued by 32% regarding my metrics, but 2 industries are close to their valuation baseline. Fast facts on QTEC, a lesser-known technology ETF.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 16, 2024

Nonstop Nasdaq

The mega-cap Tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 is up nearly 1% today as of this writing, which leaves it up 4.5% already in 2024. The Nasdaq 100 is now up 64% during its current bull market that began on 12/28/22.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 24, 2024