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QQQ vs SPY: ETF Comparison
This page compares QQQ and SPY using price, valuation, yield, performance, market capitalization, and risk metrics.
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Side-by-side metrics
| Metric | QQQ | SPY | Winner by category | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $736.40 | $746.77 | Context | Share price is shown for reference only and is not treated as better or worse. |
| Dividend yield | 0.41% | 1.01% | SPY | Higher yield can matter for income-focused research when both securities report yield data. |
| 1Y performance | 33.70% | 20.36% | QQQ | Higher 1Y performance indicates stronger trailing momentum in the available data set. |
| Risk score | 4.7/10 | 4.0/10 | SPY | Lower risk score is treated as the category leader for this comparison. |
Comparison insights
- QQQ and SPY represent different scale profiles even when both are widely followed.
- The P/E ratio spread is not available because one or both securities are missing that field.
- The 1Y performance gap is 13.3 percentage points, which can indicate different momentum profiles in the data set.
- The risk score difference is 0.7 points, giving readers a simple way to compare volatility assumptions.
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FAQ
What is the main difference between QQQ and SPY?
On income, QQQ reports a 0.41% dividend yield against 1.01% for SPY, so SPY currently has the higher yield.
Which has performed better recently, QQQ or SPY?
Over the trailing year in this data set, QQQ shows 33.70% and SPY shows 20.36% — a 13.3 percentage-point gap in favour of QQQ. Past performance does not indicate future results.
Is QQQ or SPY lower risk in this comparison?
The simple 1-10 risk score is 4.7 for QQQ and 4.0 for SPY, so SPY has the lower modelled risk value. This indicator is for research context only and is not financial advice.