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Are QQQ and QQQM Killing Your Wallet? The Hidden Crisis You’re Ignoring In recent years, tech-heavy exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like QQQ (Invesco QQQ Trust) and its rarely mentioned counterpart QQQM have become staples in many investor portfolios. These vehicles track the Nasdaq-100 Index, offering exposure to high-growth tech stocks—Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and others. But beneath their polished performance lies a growing concern: Are QQQ and QQQM quietly draining your wealth? ### The Allure of Tech Growth — But at What Cost? QQQ and QQQM deliver strong returns during bull markets, often outperforming broader indices. Yet, this success comes with hidden fees, concentrated risk, and market timing stress that investors frequently overlook. While these ETFs promise access to innovation, many fail to deliver consistent, risk-adjusted returns—or protect your capital during downturns.