QQQ Pays Nothing, But Still Fits Into a 2026 Portfolio Built for Total Return
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QQQ Pays Nothing, But Still Fits Into a 2026 Portfolio Built for Total Return
"QQQ investors are betting on capital appreciation, and the fund's underlying holdings are why that bet has historically paid off. Those aren't just large positions. They're businesses that have been compounding at rates that make the yield conversation irrelevant over any meaningful time horizon. QQQ itself has returned nearly 93% over five years and 492% over ten."
"Apple just posted its best quarter ever, with $143.76 billion in revenue, up 16% year-over-year, and EPS of $2.84, beating the $2.67 consensus. iPhone alone generated $85.27 billion. Microsoft crossed a milestone with $51.5 billion in cloud revenue, and Azure is growing 39% year-over-year. NVIDIA reported $68.13 billion in Q4 revenue, up 73.2% year-over-year."
"The ETF tracks the Nasdaq-100 and carries 51.05% in Information Technology and 16.73% in Communication Services, with its top three holdings alone accounting for over 22% of the portfolio. Those aren't just large positions. They're businesses that have been compounding at rates that make the yield conversation irrelevant over any meaningful time horizon."
Invesco QQQ Trust trades at $605 with a 0.46% dividend yield, significantly below the 4.04% 10-year Treasury rate. However, QQQ investors focus on capital appreciation rather than income. The ETF tracks the Nasdaq-100 with 51.05% in Information Technology and 16.73% in Communication Services. Top holdings including Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA represent over 22% of the portfolio and drive returns through rapid compounding. QQQ has returned 93% over five years and 492% over ten years. Recent earnings show Apple posted record revenue of $143.76 billion, Microsoft's cloud revenue reached $51.5 billion with 39% Azure growth, and NVIDIA reported $68.13 billion in Q4 revenue with 73.2% year-over-year growth.
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