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CNDX vs EQQQ

Two Irish-domiciled Nasdaq-100 funds at the same fee. CNDX reinvests dividends; EQQQ pays them out. Nasdaq-100 dividends are small, so the difference is modest either way.

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After 25 years

CNDX vs EQQQ
CNDX
$620,671
9% − 0.3% fee · fees cost $33,974
EQQQ
$620,671
9% − 0.3% fee · fees cost $33,974

No difference on these inputs — same return and same fee.

You put in $160,000 either way.

How they differ

CNDXEQQQ
IndexNasdaq-100Nasdaq-100
Fee (TER)0.3%0.3%
DividendsAccumulatingDistributing
DomicileIrelandIreland
ListingLondon Stock Exchange (USD)London Stock Exchange (GBP)
ProvideriSharesInvesco

Highlighted rows are where the two funds differ.

Growth side by side

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CNDX balanceYour contributionsEQQQ
$0$200k$400k$600k$800kNowYr 2Yr 4Yr 6Yr 8Yr 10Yr 12Yr 14Yr 16Yr 18Yr 20Yr 22Yr 25

Assumes monthly compounding at constant rates with contributions at the end of each month. Before personal taxes. Educational estimate only — real returns vary year to year.

Key differences

  • Both track the Nasdaq-100, so their holdings are essentially the same.
  • Both charge the same fee of 0.3% a year.
  • CNDX reinvests dividends automatically; EQQQ pays them out to you. How your country taxes each can matter more than the fee.
  • CNDX trades on London Stock Exchange in USD; EQQQ trades on London Stock Exchange in GBP. Check which your broker offers and what it charges for currency conversion.

About each fund

CNDX — iShares Nasdaq 100 UCITS ETF (Acc)

Tracks the 100 largest non-financial companies on the Nasdaq, so it leans heavily toward technology. Higher potential growth than the S&P 500, with bigger swings.

EQQQ — Invesco EQQQ Nasdaq-100 UCITS ETF (Dist)

A long-running UCITS Nasdaq-100 fund that pays out its (small) dividends. Same index as CNDX, in a distributing share class.

Fund details checked November 2026. Always confirm current figures on each provider's factsheet.

Questions about CNDX vs EQQQ

Is CNDX or EQQQ better?

They track the same index (Nasdaq-100), so neither is better at what it holds. Decide on fees, dividend handling and which one your broker offers cheaply.

Which is cheaper, CNDX or EQQQ?

They charge the same fee: 0.3% a year.

Can I hold both CNDX and EQQQ?

You can, but it adds little: they hold the same companies, so owning both mostly duplicates your exposure.

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