Betashares Nasdaq 100 Equal Weight ETF (QNDQ) Review & Analysis

MER Β· #279 of 514AUM Β· #405 of 5081Y Return Β· Top 25%
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • +1.5% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • The unit price closed the month at $18.54, 5% below its 12-month high (range $15.34 to $19.48).

About QNDQ

QNDQ is an international shares ETF from Betashares, listed on the ASX since February 2024. With $21m under management it is number 204 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.48% a year, about $48 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Its largest holdings are ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC, MARVELL TECHNOLOGY INC and META PLATFORMS INC, and the top 10 make up 12% of the fund. By sector it leans towards information technology (40%) and industrials (14%).

Over the past year it returned +12.2%, against +10.4% for the median international shares ETF. With its focus on technology, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.

QNDQ distributions and dividend dates

QNDQ pays distributions yearly, usually going ex-distribution in July, with payment about 15 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)

The latest distribution was $0.4619 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 16 July 2026. To receive it you need to own QNDQ before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 2.6%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.

From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.

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QNDQ price by TradingView

Stock CodeQNDQ
Fund ManagerBetashares
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$21m
MER (%)0.48%
Net flows (Sep)$0.0m
Last Price$18.54
52-Week Range$15.34 – $19.48
Bid/Ask Spread0.23%
Listing Date22/02/2024
ExchangeASX
Index trackedNasdaq-100 Equal Weighted Index
Issuer websiteBetashares β†—

Performance (% return)

0%4%8%12%1M1.5%1Y12.2%3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 month+1.5%
1 year+12.2%
3 years p.a.–
5 years p.a.–

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$11,218

Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

QNDQ at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Small fund. With $21m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.
  • Short track record. Listed in February 2024, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from QNDQ's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 257 international shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
Base since 23 Oct 2026

QNDQ is in a base. Here's why that matters.

QNDQ's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet. Its price is 8.5% below its 12-month high.

Why it matters: Bases are where the next big move starts. A breakout can begin a new uptrend, while a breakdown can start a long fall. Buying a satellite before the breakout often means waiting months for nothing to happen.

At ETF Adviser the core of a portfolio stays invested through every stage, and satellite ETFs are only bought in an uptrend. Members get a weekly update on which ETFs are breaking out of a base and which trends have broken.

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QNDQ weekly price, past 12 months, shaded by trend stage. Stage as at 7 November 2026, updated weekly. A technical label, not a recommendation.

Investment Focus

Exposure Regions

US

Themes & Sectors

TechnologyEqual weight

Portfolio Breakdown

Top 10 holdings (11.9% of the fund)

SymbolCompany% assets
1.30%
1.30%
1.30%
1.20%
1.20%
1.20%
1.10%
1.10%
1.10%
1.10%

Sector breakdown

  • Information Technology39.7%
  • Industrials13.9%
  • Health Care11.0%
  • Consumer Discretionary11.0%
  • Communication Services9.2%
  • Consumer Staples7.0%
  • Utilities4.0%
  • Energy2.1%
  • Other2.0%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio. Compare QNDQ's holdings with other ETFs β†’

Best-endeavours estimate. Built from each issuer's published holdings, which may be weeks or months old, may cover only part of a fund (some publish only their top 10) and are matched by company name. Figures may be incomplete or inaccurate. Check the issuer's website and PDS before relying on them. General information only.

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
NDQBetashares Nasdaq 100 ETF–0.48%$9.5bn+16.6%+23.8%+15.3%
QUSBetashares S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF–0.29%$1.4bn+6.6%+12.0%+7.9%
HNDQBetashares Nasdaq 100 Currency Hedged ETF Currency hedged–0.51%$961m+22.3%+25.3%+13.1%
HQUSBeta S&P 500 Equal Weight Currency Hedged ETF Currency hedged–0.32%$301m+11.8%––
LNASGlobal X Ultra Long Nasdaq 100 Complex ETF–1.00%$83m+37.4%+42.2%+12.6%
SNASGlobal X Ultra Short Nasdaq 100 Complex ETF–1.00%$67mβˆ’40.9%βˆ’43.3%βˆ’34.1%

Same holdings is the share of QNDQ's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. No other ETF shares much with QNDQ, so these are ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like QNDQ β†’

QNDQ vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between QNDQ and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

NDQ Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF

  • Both charge the same fee (0.48%).
  • Over 1 year: QNDQ +12.2%, NDQ +16.6% (NDQ ahead by 4.5 percentage points).
  • NDQ is much larger ($9.5bn vs $21m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Full QNDQ vs NDQ comparison β†’

QUS Betashares S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF

  • QUS is cheaper (0.29% vs 0.48%), worth about $12,834 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 1 year: QNDQ +12.2%, QUS +6.6% (QNDQ ahead by 5.6 percentage points).
  • QUS is much larger ($1.4bn vs $21m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare QNDQ and QUS side by side β†’

HNDQ Betashares Nasdaq 100 Currency Hedged ETF

  • QNDQ is cheaper (0.48% vs 0.51%), worth about $1,987 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 1 year: QNDQ +12.2%, HNDQ +22.3% (HNDQ ahead by 10.1 percentage points).
  • HNDQ is much larger ($961m vs $21m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: QNDQ is a standard fund, HNDQ is currency hedged.

Compare QNDQ and HNDQ side by side β†’

General information only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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QNDQ FAQs

What is the fee for QNDQ?

QNDQ charges a management fee (MER) of 0.48% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is QNDQ?

QNDQ had $21m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has QNDQ performed?

QNDQ returned +12.2% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages QNDQ?

QNDQ is managed by Betashares and has been listed since February 2024.

Is QNDQ franked?

Generally no. QNDQ invests outside Australia, so its distributions carry little or no franking credits. Franking comes from Australian companies that have paid tax here.

Is QNDQ currency hedged?

No, QNDQ is unhedged. Its returns move with the Australian dollar: a falling dollar adds to returns and a rising dollar reduces them.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the Betashares product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.