Growth of $10,000 in QQEW
First Trust Nasdaq-100 Select Equal Weight ETF · First Trust
A $10,000 investment compounding at QQEW’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 14.2% would reach $143,339 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.55% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (14.5%) | At 5-year avg (7.7%) | At 10-year avg (14.2%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $19,715 | $14,463 | $19,458 |
| 10 years | $38,866 | $20,919 | $37,860 |
| 15 years | $76,623 | $30,256 | $73,667 |
| 20 years | $151,058 | $43,761 | $143,339 |
| 25 years | $297,803 | $63,294 | $278,904 |
| 30 years | $587,104 | $91,544 | $542,683 |
Annualized total returns as of Aug 7, 2026, dividends reinvested. A constant rate is an illustration of compounding — real markets are far bumpier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would $10,000 in QQEW be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 14.2%, $10,000 in QQEW would grow to about $37,860 in 10 years and $143,339 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is QQEW's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, QQEW's annualized total returns were 14.5% over 3 years, 7.7% over 5 years, 14.2% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.55% expense ratio.