At a glance
QQJG charges 0.2% a year, above the 0.18% average of the 3 funds most like it (the 2nd cheapest of 4). It has $6.9M in assets, the 4th largest of that group; it paid 13.3% of its price in distributions over the past 12 months, semiannual. Over the past year it returned +1.4% with distributions reinvested (S&P 500: +11.5%), the weakest of those 4 funds; over three years it returned +18.1% a year. At its worst it fell 32.8% in the 2022 bear market (S&P 500: 24.5%), and was back at its earlier high 25 months after the low. Its ten largest positions make up 28.4% of the fund, out of 94 in all.
The short version
Invesco ESG NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQJG) tracks an index built from the 100 largest Nasdaq-listed non-financial companies outside the Nasdaq-100, minus those that fail environmental, social and governance (ESG) screens. It may appeal to investors who want mid-size Nasdaq stocks with ESG filters, though it costs 0.20% a year, versus 0.15% for Invesco's unscreened Next Gen 100 ETF (QQQJ), and held $6.9 million in net assets as of November 30, 2025.
Price history
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QQJG +1.4% over the year to Oct 27, 2026, total return with distributions reinvested.
How it has behaved
| YTD | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | Since start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QQJG official prospectus, to Dec 31, 2024 | — | +14.42% | — | — | — | -0.49% |
| QQJG price data to Oct 27, 2026 | +1.1% | +1.4% | +18.1% | — | — | +3.0% |
- Over the year to Oct 27, 2026, QQJG returned +1.4%, 4th of 4 among similar funds.
- Its worst full calendar year was 2022 (-27.7%); its best was 2025 (+18.0%).
- The deepest fall in its price history was 36.8% (Nov 16, 2021 to Oct 14, 2022), recovered by Jul 23, 2025.
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| Year | Price data | Prospectus (official) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | +1.1% | — |
| 2025 | +18.0% | — |
| 2024 | +14.7% | +14.42% |
| 2023 | +17.3% | +17.11% |
| 2022 | -27.7% | -27.53% |
| 2008 financial crisis stocks fell Oct 9, 2007 – Mar 9, 2009 | Before this security existed |
|---|---|
| 2020 COVID crash stocks fell Feb 19, 2020 – Mar 23, 2020 | Before this security existed |
| 2022 bear market stocks fell Jan 3, 2022 – Oct 12, 2022 | Lost 32.8% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 32.8%, back to its old high 24.9 months after the low |
Dividends and income
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| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $3.2700 | |
| 2025 | $0.1800 | +20.0% |
| 2024 | $0.1500 | +25.0% |
| 2023 | $0.1200 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | $0.1200 |
What's inside
As of Nov 30, 2025, the fund held 94 securities; the ten largest made up 28.39% of assets. It also reported 9.88% in a money-market fund, most likely cash collateral from lending out shares rather than uninvested money.
| Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| Seagate Technology Holdings PLC | 5.04% | |
| Western Digital Corp. | 4.73% | |
| Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | 3.06% | |
| Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2.68% | |
| eBay Inc. | 2.47% | |
| Tractor Supply Co. | 2.29% | |
| Flex Ltd. | 2.16% | |
| Teradyne, Inc. | 2.12% | |
| First Solar, Inc. | 1.91% | |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. | 1.90% | |
| Insmed Inc. | 1.87% | |
| Trimble Inc. | 1.78% | |
| NetApp, Inc. | 1.76% | |
| Expedia Group, Inc. | 1.67% | |
| Zoom Communications, Inc. | 1.65% |
By country
United States 78.84%Ireland 6.99%Israel 3.66%Cayman Islands 3.61%Singapore 2.16%By asset type
Stocks 99.9%What changed recently
- Over the three months to Nov 30, 2025, investors added a net $690K (creations minus redemptions, per the N-PORT report).
- Monthly total returns reported for that quarter: +3.41%, +2.54%, -0.72%.
How it works
QQJG tracks the Nasdaq Next Generation 100 ESG Index and generally keeps at least 90% of assets in the index's stocks. It starts from a parent index: Nasdaq-listed companies meeting the Nasdaq-100's eligibility rules are ranked by market value, and the 100 largest not already in the Nasdaq-100 are chosen. Financial companies, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and blank-check companies (SPACs) are not eligible. Foreign firms can qualify through American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), U.S.-traded certificates for foreign shares.
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) screens using Sustainalytics data then remove companies involved in military weapons, tobacco manufacturing, shale energy, oil sands and other barred businesses. Activities such as gambling, alcohol and oil and gas are allowed only in small amounts, generally under 5% of revenue. Companies are also cut for a severe ESG risk rating (40 or higher on a 0–100 scale), the worst controversy score (5 of 5) or breaching UN Global Compact principles. Every company that passes is included.
As of November 30, 2025, the fund held 94 stocks in unequal weights, led by Seagate Technology (5.0%) and Western Digital (4.7%), with the top 10 at 28.4% of assets. As an index fund, it generally trades a stock only when the index adds or removes it. Turnover, the share of holdings replaced in a year, was 25%.
What it really costs
- QQJG charges 0.2% a year, versus an average of 0.18% for the similar funds below (2nd of 4, cheapest first).
- Using the prospectus's standard example, $10,000 invested would cost about $20 in the first year and $255 over 10 years (assuming a 5% annual return).
| Cost of $10,000 (SEC example) | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QQJG | $20 | $64 | $113 | $255 |
In a retirement portfolio
With mostly mid-size Nasdaq stocks, a 36.8% drop from November 2021 to October 2022 and very small assets, it fits a small side position better than a portfolio's core.
QQJG could add mid-size Nasdaq companies that, by design, sit outside the Nasdaq-100. The trade-off is volatility. Launched in October 2021, it missed the 2008 and 2020 crashes, but it fell 32.8% in the 2022 bear market and needed about 25 months to recover. From its November 16, 2021 peak, it dropped 36.8% and did not recover until July 23, 2025, about 33 months later. Its worst calendar year was 2022, a 27.53% loss. Withdrawals during those stretches would have meant cashing out at depressed prices. Payouts over the 12 months to October 27, 2026 equaled 13.3% of the share price, paid twice a year, but that may include one-time distributions rather than regular dividends. Costs run 0.20% a year, or $255 over 10 years in the SEC's standard $10,000 example. Past results don't predict future returns, and a plan should look at the whole portfolio, not one fund.
Who it may suit — and who should look elsewhere
May suit
- Investors who want mid-size Nasdaq companies outside the Nasdaq-100, such as Seagate Technology and Western Digital, filtered for ESG risk and controversial businesses.
- Those willing to pay 0.20% a year, versus 0.15% for the unscreened QQQJ, to exclude weapons, tobacco, shale energy and severe-ESG-risk companies.
- Long-term holders who can treat it as a small satellite position and ride out drops like its 36.8% fall from November 2021 to October 2022.
Look elsewhere if
- Investors wary of tiny funds: QQJG held $6.9 million as of November 30, 2025, and small ETFs can be closed, possibly triggering taxes.
- Retirees needing steady income: payouts come twice a year, and the 13.3% yield as of October 27, 2026 may reflect one-time distributions.
- Investors without ESG preferences: Invesco's unscreened QQQJ charges 0.15% and returned 26.4% a year over three years to October 27, 2026, versus QQJG's 18.1%.
Close alternatives
Matched by closest holdings overlap from the latest N-PORT reports (no similar fund shares 20% or more of its holdings).
Net assets from each fund's latest N-PORT or annual report where available. Returns through Oct 27, 2026.Questions investors ask
What's the difference between QQJG and QQQJ?
QQJG adds ESG screens to Invesco's Next Gen 100 approach; QQQJ, the Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF, does not. QQJG charges 0.20% a year, versus 0.15% for QQQJ. QQQJ is also far larger, with about $1.19 billion in net assets as of August 31, 2026, against $6.9 million for QQJG as of November 30, 2025. Over the three years to October 27, 2026, QQQJ returned 26.4% a year versus 18.1% for QQJG. QQJG's prospectus warns that ESG screening can cause it to lag unscreened funds.
Is QQJG good for retirement?
QQJG fits better as a small, higher-risk side position than as a core retirement holding. It held 94 stocks as of November 30, 2025, mostly mid-size Nasdaq companies. It fell 36.8% from November 2021 to October 2022 and took about 33 months to recover. It lost 27.53% in 2022, then gained 17.11% in 2023 and 14.42% in 2024. From its October 2021 launch through December 31, 2024, it lost an average of 0.49% a year. Payouts come only twice a year.
Does QQJG pay monthly dividends?
No. QQJG makes distributions twice a year, not monthly. Over the 12 months to October 27, 2026, payouts totaled about $3.30 per share, equal to 13.3% of the share price. That is unusually high for a stock fund and may include one-time distributions, such as capital gains, rather than regular dividends. A trailing figure like this says little about future payouts, so it is a shaky guide for anyone counting on steady income.
What are QQJG's top holdings?
QQJG's largest holdings, as of November 30, 2025, were Seagate Technology (5.0%), Western Digital (4.7%), Monolithic Power Systems (3.1%), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (2.7%), eBay (2.5%) and Tractor Supply (2.3%). Flex, Teradyne, First Solar and Ulta Beauty rounded out the top 10, which made up 28.4% of assets across 94 holdings. About 79% of assets were in U.S. companies, with the rest tied mainly to Ireland, Israel, the Cayman Islands and Singapore.
What is QQJG's expense ratio?
QQJG's expense ratio, the yearly fee taken from fund assets, is 0.20%, according to its prospectus filed December 18, 2025. In the SEC's standard example, which assumes $10,000 invested, a 5% annual return and shares cashed out at the end of each period, total costs come to $20 after one year, $113 after five years and $255 after 10 years. That is above the 0.15% charged by Invesco's unscreened Next Gen 100 ETF (QQQJ).