Best NASDAQ 100 ETF (Australia, UK and US)

Best NASDAQ 100 ETF (Australia, UK and US)
Photo by Meriç Dağlı / Unsplash

By 'best' I mean the lowest cost ETF that tracks the US NASDAQ 100 index.

Why the NASDAQ 100?

Investing in the Nasdaq 100 can offer several potential benefits:

  • Exposure to Growth: The Nasdaq 100 is heavily weighted towards technology and growth-oriented companies, which have historically shown strong long-term growth potential.
  • Diversification: While concentrated in technology, the index still offers some diversification across various sectors within the technology space.
  • Ease of Investment: Investors can gain exposure to the Nasdaq 100 through ETFs like the Invesco QQQ, making it relatively easy to invest in.
  • Potential for High Returns: Historically, the Nasdaq 100 has outperformed broader market indices like the S&P 500 over the long term. Since 1985 the Nasdaq 100 has produced an annualized return of 14.06% (not including dividends).

However, it's important to consider the risks:

  • Volatility: The Nasdaq 100 can be more volatile than broader market indices due to its concentration in high-growth sectors.
  • Concentration Risk: The index is heavily influenced by a few large technology companies, which can increase risk if these companies underperform.
  • Economic Dependence: The performance of the Nasdaq 100 is closely tied to the overall health of the technology sector and the global economy.

UK Market

ETF Fees Ticker
Invesco Nasdaq-100 Swap UCITS ETF Acc 0.2% LON:EQSG

Australian Market

ETF Fees Ticker
Global X US 100 ETF 0.24% ASX:N100

United States Market

ETF Fees Ticker
Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF 0.15% NASDAQ: QQQM