IQQQ Review: ProShares Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF - US
ProShares Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF - US (IQQQ) is a index based fund listed on the NYSE/NASDAQ. Below is our independent review using the Dependable Income Investing 13-factor scoring system, covering Fund Attributes, Risk, and Return — designed specifically for income-focused investors.
Fund Attributes 20% of overall score
Fund Attributes cover the foundational characteristics of IQQQ: cost, company backing, track record, and size. These factors reflect the fund's stability and cost-efficiency.
Expense Ratio (25%)
Expense ratio is 0.55% as listed on the fund product page snapshot dated 8/14/2026.
Fund Company Size (5%)
ProShares states on its homepage that it offers one of the largest ETF lineups with over $105 billion in assets.
Fund History (40%)
Fund inception was 3/18/2024; as of the 8/15/2026 review date the fund is about 2.4 years old which rounds up to 3 years.
Fund AUM (30%)
Net assets are about $414.9 million per the fund product page snapshot dated 8/14/2026.
Risk 35% of overall score
Risk factors evaluate how IQQQ manages volatility, diversification, and the nature of its underlying assets. These are critical for income investors who prioritise capital preservation.
Volatility
Lower volatility may indicate more stability — important for investors living off their income.
Beta vs SPY is 1.13 over the fund's available price history (2024-03-28 to 2026-08-15) - moderate market sensitivity. Standalone volatility from the price series is 18.27% annualized (weekly total returns) - low-to-moderate choppiness. Beta score (3) and standalone volatility score (4) are within 1 point so the beta score is used as the final rating per the combination rule.
Sector Diversification
Holding across more sectors reduces the impact of any single industry downturn.
Geographic Diversification
Exposure across geographies can reduce risk from any single country's economic conditions.
Fund Risk
The fund's overall risk profile, based on self-reported classifications where available.
Underlying Assets
What the fund actually holds — stocks, bonds, synthetics, or other funds — affects risk profile significantly.
See our full Risk analysis for IQQQ — including analyst notes on volatility, diversification, and underlying assets.
View Plans →Return 45% of overall score
Return factors assess the income generation quality of IQQQ: current yield, distribution consistency, price history, and payment frequency. This is the most heavily weighted category for income investors.
Yield
The current dividend yield, reflecting the annual income generated relative to fund price.
Yield Stability
How consistent the distribution amounts have been over time — critical for income investors who budget around payments.
Capital History
The fund's track record of price appreciation or depreciation, reflecting total return alongside income.
Distribution Frequency
How often the fund pays distributions — monthly payments are generally preferred by income investors.
The fund's distribution history table shows one payment per month for each of the last 7 consecutive months (February through August 2026) confirming a monthly cadence.
See our full Return analysis for IQQQ — yield rating, distribution consistency score, and capital history.
View Plans →Our Review Methodology
Every fund reviewed on Dependable Income Investing is scored using our 13-factor Fund Report Card, organised into three weighted categories: Fund Attributes (20%), Risk (35%), and Return (45%). Each criterion is rated 1–5 by our analysts based on publicly available fund data.
We also calculate a Dependability Score — a weighted composite of six income-specific factors ranked by importance for retirement income investors: Yield Stability, Yield, Volatility, Capital History, Fund Risk, and Underlying Assets. This score is designed to answer the question income investors care about most: can I depend on this fund to pay me reliably?
Full scores, ratings, and analyst notes are available in the Dependable Income Investing app.
See our full scoring methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions About IQQQ
What is IQQQ's expense ratio?
Expense ratio is 0.55% as listed on the fund product page snapshot dated 8/14/2026.
How long has IQQQ been trading?
Fund inception was 3/18/2024; as of the 8/15/2026 review date the fund is about 2.4 years old which rounds up to 3 years.
How large is IQQQ by assets under management?
Net assets are about $414.9 million per the fund product page snapshot dated 8/14/2026.
Who manages IQQQ?
ProShares states on its homepage that it offers one of the largest ETF lineups with over $105 billion in assets.
Where can I see the full IQQQ review?
The complete 13-factor review — including all Risk and Return scores, analyst notes, and your Dependability Score — is available in the Dependable Income Investing app.
Does IQQQ pay monthly dividends?
The fund's distribution history table shows one payment per month for each of the last 7 consecutive months (February through August 2026) confirming a monthly cadence. Full distribution history and yield stability score are available in the Dependable Income Investing app.
Is IQQQ a high-volatility fund?
Beta vs SPY is 1.13 over the fund's available price history (2024-03-28 to 2026-08-15) - moderate market sensitivity. Standalone volatility from the price series is 18.27% annualized (weekly total returns) - low-to-moderate choppiness. Beta score (3) and standalone volatility score (4) are within 1 point so the beta score is used as the final rating per the combination rule. See the full volatility score and risk analysis in the Dependable Income Investing app.
How often does IQQQ pay distributions?
The fund's distribution history table shows one payment per month for each of the last 7 consecutive months (February through August 2026) confirming a monthly cadence. Distribution consistency and yield stability ratings are available in the app.
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