Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ) vs Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)

Over the past 10 years, VOO lagged QQQ — 15.04% vs 20.40% annualized total return (price plus dividends).

A side-by-side comparison of Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF across valuation, profitability, dividends, and growth — built entirely from reported fundamentals, as of August 1, 2026. Differences are shown without an overall score or investment verdict.

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Total returnQQQ vs VOO

growth of $100 · dividends reinvested · last 16y
QQQ +1617.3%VOO +804.1%QQQ compounded faster
05001k2kStart $10020132016201920222025$1,717$904
QQQ VOO

Metrics side by side

Did VOO beat QQQ?

Over the past 10 years, VOO lagged QQQ — 15.04% vs 20.40% annualized total return (price plus dividends).

Total return (annualized)

MetricQQQVOO
Total return (1Y)22.37%19.60%
Total return CAGR (3Y)22.18%19.29%
Total return CAGR (5Y)14.22%12.82%
Total return CAGR (10Y)20.40%15.04%

QQQ is an index fund, so valuation, profitability, and per-company growth metrics don't apply — the head-to-head here is total return (price plus reinvested dividends).

Frequently asked

Has VOO beaten QQQ?
Over the past 10 years, VOO lagged QQQ — 15.04% vs 20.40% annualized total return (price plus dividends).

Figures are sourced from reported fundamentals and the latest end-of-day price. This comparison is informational only and is not investment advice. Past performance does not predict future results. See our methodology. Compiled by TGMCharts Research · data verified August 1, 2026.