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

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

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 10, 2026

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

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

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 19, 2026

QTEC: Technology Sector Dashboard For August

The software industry appears significantly undervalued relative to 11-year averages, while hardware has uncompelling value and quality scores. First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index ETF (QTEC) offers equal-weighted tech exposure, broader sector definition, and better liquidity than RSPT. Despite recent 12-month outperformance, QTEC has underperformed cap-weighted XLK since 2007, though it beats RSPT long-term.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 17, 2026

Markets Rattled By New Chinese AI Model: What Investors Need To Know

New Chinese AI Model Kimi K3 is raising questions for established players. Investors are questioning whether AI industry still has pricing power.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 21, 2026

Market Brief: SPCX -6% On Index Day - Wall St Shouts Buy, Your Pension Fund Is Forced In

Wall St 19 analysts issued near-unanimous buy ratings, with targets as high as $800. Nasdaq even cut its 90-day index rule to 15 days, seemingly tailor-made for SPCX.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 9, 2026

What Investors Should Know About This $8 Million Tech ETF Sale Last Quarter

NewSquare Capital sold 33,575 shares of QTEC in the fourth quarter. The quarter-end position value fell by $7.67 million, reflecting both trading and price movements.

The Motley Fool • Mar 17, 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