Growth of $10,000 in QTEC
First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund · First Trust
A $10,000 investment compounding at QTEC’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 21.4% would reach $483,475 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 (28.1%) | At 5-year avg (14.1%) | At 10-year avg (21.4%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $34,494 | $19,296 | $26,369 |
| 10 years | $118,985 | $37,235 | $69,532 |
| 15 years | $410,428 | $71,850 | $183,350 |
| 20 years | $1,415,737 | $138,646 | $483,475 |
| 25 years | $4,883,467 | $267,536 | $1,274,874 |
| 30 years | $16,845,112 | $516,248 | $3,361,713 |
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 QTEC be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 21.4%, $10,000 in QTEC would grow to about $69,532 in 10 years and $483,475 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is QTEC's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, QTEC's annualized total returns were 28.1% over 3 years, 14.1% over 5 years, 21.4% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.55% expense ratio.