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

Launched on 04/19/2006, the First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • 16 hours ago

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

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market, the First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on April 19, 2006.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 9, 2026

This Tech ETF Jumped 25% in One Year but One Fund Still Sold It Off

Guided Capital Wealth Management sold 12,639 shares of QTEC in the fourth quarter. The shares were previously worth about $2.90 million.

The Motley Fool • Jan 16, 2026

Worried About Oracle's Downfall? Hedge With These 5 Top-Ranked Tech ETFs

Oracle's selloff, tied to AI spending and debt fears, has rattled investors. Diversifying with top tech ETFs like XLK could help mitigate single-stock risk.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 18, 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

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