Invesco Expands the Invesco QQQ Innovation Suite with the Launch of Invesco QQQ Equal Weight ETF (QEW)
QEW tracks the Nasdaq-100 Equal Weighted™ Index, offering investors a balanced way to access the innovation leaders featured in Invesco QQQ
ATLANTA, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), a leading global asset management firm, today announced the expansion of the Invesco QQQ Innovation Suite with the launch of the Invesco QQQ Equal Weight ETF (QEW). The newest addition offers investors a balanced way to access the groundbreaking companies of the Nasdaq‑100 Index® through an equal‑weight methodology designed to help mitigate concentration risk while preserving exposure to the innovation‑driven companies that define the Index.
"The longstanding partnership between Nasdaq and Invesco continues to deliver differentiated strategies, and we are excited to bring a Nasdaq-100 equal‑weight approach to our QQQ lineup," said Brian Hartigan, Global Head of ETFs & Index Investments at Invesco. "QEW provides investors with a straightforward way to reduce single‑stock concentration while maintaining access to the innovative, growth‑oriented companies that have shaped the Nasdaq‑100 for decades. As investor needs evolve, QEW further strengthens the Invesco QQQ Innovation Suite, which offers a versatile set of tools designed to access Nasdaq companies and support a wide range of outcomes."
QEW tracks the Nasdaq‑100 Equal Weighted™ Index, which includes the same 100 non‑financial companies as the Nasdaq‑100 Index but assigns each constituent an initial 1% weight. The index is rebalanced quarterly, offering investors a systematic way to broaden participation beyond the largest mega‑cap names and capture exposure across the full breadth of the Nasdaq‑100 universe.
"Invesco and Nasdaq have been breaking new ground together for years, and we're excited to expand our partnership with a new addition to the Invesco QQQ Innovation Suite," said Emily Spurling, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Index at Nasdaq. "The Nasdaq-100 Index is one of the world's most recognized benchmarks for innovative, growth-oriented companies listed on Nasdaq, and we're excited to support a balanced way to access the leaders it represents."
The Invesco QQQ Innovation Suite now includes ten unique ETFs, giving investors multiple ways to access the companies powering various Nasdaq Indexes. The Suite includes the flagship Invesco QQQ, which offers deep liquidity and a 27‑year live track record, as well as QQQM, which offers the same Nasdaq‑100® exposure with a lower cost structure for long‑term investors.
QEW complements existing strategies within the Invesco QQQ Innovation Suite by offering a differentiated risk profile and an alternative, diversified path to the same universe of innovative companies. With the launch of QEW, investors now have access to one of the most robust suites of Nasdaq‑100‑focused ETFs in the market – spanning mega‑cap concentration, next‑generation innovation, low volatility, option overlay, and now equal weight.
"With market concentration elevated and leadership rotating beneath the surface, investors are looking for ways to stay invested in innovation while reducing reliance on a handful of mega‑cap names," said Paul Schroeder, Director & QQQ Product Strategist at Invesco. "An equal‑weight approach helps by spreading exposure more evenly across the Nasdaq‑100. QEW diversifies the QQQ Innovation Suite by offering investors yet another path to the innovators shaping the future, and another precise tool to tailor allocations to their preferred themes and risk profiles."
Additional investment options within the Invesco QQQ Innovation Suite include Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQQJ), which offers exposure to the next generation of Nasdaq‑listed innovators, as well as Invesco NASDAQ Future Gen 200 ETF (QQQS), which offers access to companies advancing future technological breakthroughs via patent‑based innovation metrics. Some recent additions to the Suite, include Invesco QQQ Income Advantage ETF (QQA), which incorporates an active option‑income overlay; Invesco Top QQQ ETF (QBIG), which targets the top 45% of the Nasdaq‑100 by cumulative market capitalization; and Invesco QQQ Hedged Advantage ETF (QQHG) which offers exposure to the Nasdaq‑100 while using options to help reduce downside risk during market declines.
About Invesco Ltd.
Invesco Ltd. is one of the world's leading asset management firms serving clients in more than 120 countries. With US$2.2 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2025, we deliver a comprehensive range of investment capabilities across public, private, active, and passive. Our collaborative mindset, breadth of solutions and global scale mean we're well positioned to help retail and institutional investors rethink challenges and find new possibilities for success. For more information, visit www.invesco.com.
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Invesco QQQ Equal Weight ETF (the "Fund") seeks to track the investment results (before fees and expenses) of the Nasdaq – 100 Equal Weighted Index (the "Underlying Index").
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