QQQ vs TIP: Which is better?
Quick Takeaway: TIP has a lower expense ratio (0.19%) than QQQ (0.20%), making it more cost-effective for long-term buy-and-hold investors.
Comparison Matrix
| Metric | QQQ (Invesco QQQ Trust) | TIP (iShares TIPS Bond ETF) |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Class | US Large Cap Growth | US Inflation-Protected Bond |
| Expense Ratio | 0.20% | 0.19% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.58% | 3.80% |
| AUM | $230B | $18B |
| Benchmark | NASDAQ 100 | Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) Index |