FrançaisSPY (SPDR S&P 500) vs QQQ (Invesco Nasdaq 100): performance comparison
$1000 invested in SPY (SPDR S&P 500) or QQQ (Invesco Nasdaq 100)
| Investment | $1000 in SPY (SPDR S&P 500) | $1000 in QQQ (Invesco Nasdaq 100) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years ago | $2,062 | $2,298 | 🔵 QQQ (Invesco Nasdaq 100) |
| 10 years ago | $3,782 | $6,447 | 🔵 QQQ (Invesco Nasdaq 100) |
Yearly returns: SPY (SPDR S&P 500) vs QQQ (Invesco Nasdaq 100)
| Year | SPY (SPDR S&P 500) | QQQ (Invesco Nasdaq 100) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +13% | +17% | 🔵 QQQ (Invesco Nasdaq 100) |
| 2025 | +16% | +20% | 🔵 QQQ (Invesco Nasdaq 100) |
| 2024 | +23% | +25% | 🔵 QQQ (Invesco Nasdaq 100) |
| 2023 | +24% | +54% | 🔵 QQQ (Invesco Nasdaq 100) |
| 2022 | -19% | -33% | 🟢 SPY (SPDR S&P 500) |
| 2021 | +27% | +27% | 🟢 SPY (SPDR S&P 500) |
| 2020 | +16% | +48% | 🔵 QQQ (Invesco Nasdaq 100) |
| 2019 | +29% | +38% | 🔵 QQQ (Invesco Nasdaq 100) |
| 2018 | -6% | -1% | 🔵 QQQ (Invesco Nasdaq 100) |
| 2017 | +19% | +31% | 🔵 QQQ (Invesco Nasdaq 100) |
| 2016 | +10% | +6% | 🟢 SPY (SPDR S&P 500) |
Frequently asked questions
SPY (SPDR S&P 500) or QQQ (Invesco Nasdaq 100): which performed best?
Over about 10 years, $1000 in SPY (SPDR S&P 500 ETF) is worth $3,782 vs $6,447 for QQQ (Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF) — QQQ (Invesco Nasdaq 100) wins (price return, excluding dividends).
Should I invest in SPY (SPDR S&P 500 ETF) or QQQ (Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF)?
Historically QQQ (Invesco Nasdaq 100) performed better over 10 years, but past performance doesn't predict the future and both have different risk profiles. Not advice; also consider volatility and your horizon.
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⚠️ Past performance, no predictive value and not advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Data: Yahoo Finance.