First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund (QTEC) Price, Holdings, & News

ETF Overview

The First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund (QTEC) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector index. The fund tracks an equal-weighted index of the largest Nasdaq-listed US technology stocks. QTEC was launched on Apr 19, 2006 and is managed by First Trust.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $189.59 to $192.47
• 50-Day Range: $149.56 to $198.96
• 52-Week Range: $143.80 to $211.25
• Volume: 249,579 shs
• Average Volume: 303,083 shs
• Market Capitalization: $2.66 billion
• Assets Under Management: $2.55 billion
• Dividend Yield: 0.02%
• Net Expense Ratio: 0.57%
• Aggregate Rating: Moderate Buy

QTEC ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have QTEC shares performed this year?

First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund's stock was trading at $188.28 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, QTEC stock has increased by 1.9% and is now trading at $191.78.
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Who are First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund's major shareholders?

First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund's top institutional shareholders include LPL Financial LLC (3.81%), Raymond James Financial Inc. (3.59%), Royal Bank of Canada (1.86%) and Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (1.37%).

How do I buy shares of First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund?

Shares of QTEC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund investors own include Tesla (TSLA), Cadence Design Systems (CDNS), Eli Lilly and Company (LLY), NVIDIA (NVDA), Costco Wholesale (COST), Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) and TJX Companies (TJX).

Fund Details

• Issuer: First Trust
• Fund Name: First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund
• Tax Classification: Regulated Investment Company
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:QTEC
• Inception Date: 4/19/2006
• Fund Manager: Daniel J. Lindquist, Jon C. Erickson, David G. McGarel, Roger F. Testin, Stan Ueland, Chris A. Peterson
• Web: N/A
• Phone: 14089961010

Fund Focus

• Asset Class: Equity
• Benchmark: Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector Index
• Category: Sector
• Focus: Information Technology
• Development Level: Developed Markets
• Region: North America
• Number of Holdings: 46

Fund Statistics

• Assets Under Management: $2.55 billion
• Average Daily Volume: $234,904.10
• Discount/Premium: -0.12%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

• Administrator: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
• Advisor: First Trust Advisors L.P.
• Custodian: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
• Distributor: First Trust Portfolios L.P.
• Transfer Agent: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
• Trustee: N/A
• Lead Market Maker: RBC Capital Markets

Options

• Optionable: Optionable
• Options Volume: 2
• Put Options: 2
• Call Options: 2
• Short Interest: 786,400 shs

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 13,850,000
• Beta: 1.17
• Creation Unit: 50,000
• Creation Fee: $500.00