EQQQ: Invesco EQQQ Nasdaq-100 UCITS ETF (Dist) returns, drawdowns and risk
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Data updated October 2026
EQQQ · Borsa Italiana · EURCategory: Nasdaq-100 ETFsData from January 2010
From January 2010 to October 2026 EQQQ returned 19.6% a year on average with dividends reinvested, in euros: €10,000 invested at the start grew to €201,351.
Its deepest fall was 31.5%, from November 2021 to December 2022, and it took about 24 months to get back to the previous high. Annual volatility was 19.7%; at the last close it was 4.6% below its high.
Against VWCE (Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (Acc)), over the 87 months both have data, the correlation of monthly returns was 0.85: they usually moved together. Beta was 1.24. In months when VWCE rose, EQQQ moved 141% as much on average; in months when VWCE fell, 125% as much.
Key figures
- Annual return (CAGR)
- +19.6%
- 1-year return
- +26.0%
- 5 years, a year
- +15.0%
- 10 years, a year
- +19.6%
- Annual volatility
- 19.7%
- Maximum drawdown
- −31.5%
- Sharpe ratio
- 0.99
- Worst year
- 2022: −30.5%
Trailing returns
| Period | EQQQ | VWCE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +26.0% | +22.0% |
| 3 years, a year | +23.5% | +19.5% |
| 5 years, a year | +15.0% | +11.5% |
| 10 years, a year | +19.6% | — |
To the last close of October 2026. Periods longer than a year are annualised.
Growth of €10,000: EQQQ vs VWCE
Month-end values from August 2019, the first month both funds have data.
EQQQ drawdowns
Percentage below the previous high, weekly.
Returns by calendar year
| Year | EQQQ | VWCE |
|---|---|---|
| 2026(partial) | +22.1% | +17.5% |
| 2025 | +6.5% | +9.2% |
| 2024 | +34.8% | +24.4% |
| 2023 | +49.3% | +18.2% |
| 2022 | −30.6% | −13.5% |
| 2021 | +39.5% | +28.6% |
| 2020 | +34.8% | +5.4% |
| 2019 | +41.3% | +7.6% |
| 2018 | +2.9% | — |
| 2017 | +15.3% | — |
| 2016 | +8.0% | — |
| 2015 | +21.3% | — |
| 2014 | +36.0% | — |
| 2013 | +30.3% | — |
| 2012 | +12.8% | — |
| 2011 | +5.0% | — |
| 2010(partial) | +27.8% | — |
EQQQ compared
How the figures are calculated
Total return in the fund’s trading currency, from end-of-day prices with dividends reinvested on the ex-date. The fund’s own ongoing charges are already reflected in its price; trading costs, taxes and currency conversion are not included. Past returns do not predict future returns.
Sharpe ratio uses the return of short-term government bills in the same currency as the risk-free rate. The growth chart uses month-end values; drawdowns and volatility use daily closes.
Questions
What is the average annual return of EQQQ?
From January 2010 to October 2026 EQQQ returned 19.6% a year on average (CAGR) with dividends reinvested, in EUR. Over the last 5 years: +15.0% a year. Over the last 12 months: +26.0%.
What was the worst drawdown of EQQQ?
31.5%, from November 2021 to December 2022; it took about 24 months from the previous high to get back to it.
How volatile is EQQQ?
Annual volatility was 19.7% over the period. Its worst month was −11.2% and 65% of months were positive. Worst calendar year: 2022 (−30.5%).
How closely does EQQQ follow VWCE?
Over 87 months the correlation of monthly returns was 0.85, so they usually moved together, with a beta of 1.24.
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Source: MarketStack end-of-day prices, total return with dividends reinvested. Figures are historical and descriptive; they are not forecasts and not investment advice. MEDGE Capital does not recommend buying or selling any instrument. Risk disclaimer.