QQQ vs QQQM Overlap

Both funds come from Invesco. QQQ is an equity ETF, while QQQM is an equity ETF. QQQ and QQQM show very heavy overlap, with an estimated weighted overlap of 99.86%. They share 101 holdings in the loaded dataset, led by NVDA, AAPL, and MSFT.

99.9% overlap
#
101Shared Holdings
OK
Very High Overlap

Served from cache.

Quick Answer

Both funds come from Invesco. QQQ is an equity ETF, while QQQM is an equity ETF. QQQ and QQQM show very heavy overlap, with an estimated weighted overlap of 99.86%. They share 101 holdings in the loaded dataset, led by NVDA, AAPL, and MSFT.

  • 99.86% weighted overlap across 101 shared holdings.
  • The top three shared holdings explain 22.17% of the measured overlap.
  • QQQ and QQQM are closer in breadth than a broad-vs-niche ETF pair.
  • The overlap is mostly explained by the top shared positions rather than sector labels alone.
  • Holding both may add less diversification than the fund names imply.

Data Freshness

QQQ holdings
Mar 12, 2026
QQQM holdings
Mar 12, 2026
Overlap computed
Mar 13, 2026
Data source
Financial Modeling Prep

Review the methodology for the overlap formula and refresh policy.

Compare another pair

vs

About These ETFs

ETF A

QQQ

Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1

Issuer
Invesco
Asset class
Equity
Expense ratio
0.18%
AUM
$392B
Inception
Mar 10, 1999

ETF B

QQQM

Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF

Issuer
Invesco
Asset class
Equity
Expense ratio
0.15%
AUM
$71B
Inception
Oct 13, 2020

What Stands Out In This Comparison

01

What This Means

Both funds come from Invesco. QQQ is an equity ETF, while QQQM is an equity ETF. QQQ and QQQM are closely aligned. A large share of their portfolio weight is invested in the same companies, especially NVDA, AAPL, and MSFT, which means holding both is likely to feel similar to increasing the size of one core position.

02

How They Differ

Both funds come from Invesco. QQQ is an equity ETF, while QQQM is an equity ETF. Neither fund clearly dominates on breadth, so the practical difference is more about weighting, index construction, and cost. QQQM has the lower expense ratio, while QQQ charges more for its exposure.

03

What Drives The Overlap

The overlap is driven by a relatively small set of large shared positions. The top three shared holdings account for 22.17% of the score, which means the result is heavily influenced by the biggest common weights rather than a long tail of tiny positions.

04

When One May Fit Better

Because QQQ and QQQM are closer in breadth, the better fit usually comes down to index methodology, issuer preference, and cost. QQQM has the lower expense ratio, while QQQ charges more for its exposure.

Overlap Driver Snapshot

Concentration

The top three shared holdings explain 22.17% of the full overlap score.

That helps show whether the score comes from a handful of giant shared positions or from a broader mix of common holdings.

Shared Sector Tilt

Sector tags are not consistently available for the biggest shared positions in this dataset, so this comparison leans more on the specific holdings than on sector labels.

Top Shared Holdings

These are the holdings contributing the most to the overlap score between QQQ and QQQM.

HoldingQQQ Wt.QQQM Wt.Overlap
NVDA8.76%8.75%8.75%
AAPL7.52%7.51%7.51%
MSFT5.88%5.88%5.88%
AMZN4.47%4.47%4.47%
TSLA3.89%3.88%3.88%
META3.75%3.74%3.74%
GOOGL3.48%3.48%3.48%
WMT3.29%3.29%3.29%
GOOG3.24%3.23%3.23%
AVGO3.15%3.15%3.15%

Why These ETFs Overlap

Both funds come from Invesco. QQQ is an equity ETF, while QQQM is an equity ETF. The overlap exists because both funds allocate meaningful weight to the same holdings. In this dataset, the biggest shared drivers are NVDA, AAPL, and MSFT, which appear in both portfolios and push the overlap score higher.

Holding both QQQ and QQQM is usually redundant unless you have a very specific reason to tilt toward their shared holdings. In most cases, one ETF is enough.

Related Comparisons

Frequently Asked Questions About QQQ and QQQM

What is the overlap between QQQ and QQQM?+
QQQ and QQQM currently show an estimated weighted overlap of 99.86% based on the loaded holdings data.
How many holdings do QQQ and QQQM share?+
They share 101 holdings in the current dataset.
Is the QQQ and QQQM overlap high?+
The current verdict is Very High Overlap. That means the two ETFs have substantial duplication in portfolio weight.
Why do QQQ and QQQM overlap?+
QQQ and QQQM overlap because the same large positions appear in both funds. In this comparison, the top three shared holdings explain 22.17% of the measured overlap score.
Which ETF is broader, QQQ or QQQM?+
QQQ and QQQM look closer in breadth than a broad-vs-niche pair, so the main difference is more about strategy and weighting than simple market coverage.

How Overlap Is Calculated

A straightforward approach used by portfolio analysts.

Overlap = sum(min(Weight_A, Weight_B)) for each shared holding

For every stock that appears in both ETFs, we take the smaller of the two weights. Adding up all those minimums gives the total overlap percentage. A score of 100% means the two ETFs hold the exact same stocks in the same proportions.

Want the full explanation? Read the methodology page.

Looking for another pair? Start from the homepage or open the canonical URL for this comparison at /compare/QQQ-QQQM.