If You'd Invested $1,000 in the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

Providing a convenient one-stop shopping opportunity for growth-minded investors, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) is a common option for those seeking high-reward exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Over the past year, the Invesco QQQ Trust has notably outperformed the market. While the S&P 500 index has risen 13%, the Invesco QQQ Trust has soared 20.2% as of this writing.

But what happens if we expand the time frame beyond the past year and examine the fund's performance over the past 10 years? Let's see what an initial investment of $1,000 would now be worth.

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AI powerhouses have powered big returns recently

Including the 100 largest nonfinancial stocks listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange, the Invesco QQQ Trust is composed of leading tech stocks. Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, for example, occupy the top three positions, with a combined weighting of more than 25%.

Due to the market's ravenous appetite for artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, the fund's strong performance over the past year is hardly surprising, but AI enthusiasm has been driving big gains for more than just the past year. Some pundits suggest that the market's appetite for AI investments began around five years ago.

As a result of the exuberance for AI stocks -- and general enthusiasm for leading tech stocks, the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF has flourished over the past 10 years. People who invested $1,000 in the fund on Nov. 25, 2015 have seen their positions grow to $5,334 as of the end of trading on Nov. 25, 2025.

Fear of an AI bubble bursting shouldn't scare potential investors from this ETF

Although some believe an AI bubble has formed and will soon burst, it's essential to recognize that the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF is more than just a pure-play AI investment. Over the long term, the companies in this ETF are likely to prosper -- even if an AI bubble bursts -- as future innovations emerge. For those with lower risk tolerances who desire exposure to technology, this ETF is a great choice.

Scott Levine has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.