Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ) vs Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)

Over the past 10 years, VTI lagged QQQ — 14.90% vs 21.67% annualized total return (price plus dividends).

A side-by-side comparison of Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 and Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF across valuation, profitability, dividends, and growth — built entirely from reported fundamentals, as of June 13, 2026. The ● marks the stronger figure on each row (cheaper multiple, higher margin/return).

Total return — QQQ vs VTI

growth of $100 · last 25y
QQQ +1512.7%VTI +538.3%QQQ compounded faster
05001k2kStart $10020062011201620212026$1,613$638
QQQ VTI

Did VTI beat QQQ?

Over the past 10 years, VTI lagged QQQ — 14.90% vs 21.67% annualized total return (price plus dividends).

Total return (annualized)

MetricQQQVTI
Total return (1Y)35.85%24.80%
Total return CAGR (3Y)26.74%20.90%
Total return CAGR (5Y)16.84%12.20%
Total return CAGR (10Y)21.67%14.90%

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 VTI beaten QQQ?
Over the past 10 years, VTI lagged QQQ — 14.90% vs 21.67% 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 June 13, 2026.