Head-to-head over the 11-year window both funds have in common (2015-07-27 → 2026-07-24): QQQ (Invesco QQQ (Nasdaq-100)) vs VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF) — total return with dividends reinvested, both starting at $10,000 on the same date.
On risk-adjusted return, QQQ came out ahead of VOO —
but the gap is only half the story. Drawdown and yield often matter more.
QQQ vs VOO — the numbers
| Metric | QQQ | VOO |
|---|---|---|
| CAGR | 18.9% | 14.2% |
| Volatility | 22.3% | 17.9% |
| Sharpe | 0.89 | 0.83 |
| Sortino | 1.15 | 1.01 |
| Max drawdown | -35.1% | -34.0% |
| Dividend yield | 0.44% | 1.08% |
| $10k → today | $67,294 | $43,180 |
Compared over the exact period both funds existed, so the window is shorter than 10 years when one fund is newer. Past performance doesn't predict the future — try your own dates in the tool.