Invesco Launched International Innovation ETF

The new fund offers investors a way to gain exposure to global stocks selected by innovation metrics.

Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Investing

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Invesco has expanded its innovation suite with the launch of the Invesco Nasdaq International Innovators 100 ETF. This fund tracks a basket of 100 international companies chosen for their innovation scores.

Why it matters

The new fund joins an existing lineup of innovation-focused ETFs, providing a rules-based method to access international market segments. Investors should evaluate how this fund fits into their broader asset allocation strategy.

The new QQI fund carries a 0.29% total expense ratio, covering 100 holdings including TSMC at 10.71% and SK Hynix at 6.06%. These costs and holdings are tracked against the Nasdaq International Innovators 100 Index.

The players

Invesco

An investment management firm that provides a variety of exchange-traded funds and financial products for individual and institutional investors.

The details

Invesco selects companies from the Nasdaq Global Ex US Large Mid Cap Index using a rules-based innovation score. The fund will rebalance its holdings on a quarterly basis in March, June, September, and December. Investors pay for this selection process through an expense ratio that covers management and administrative costs.

September 23, 2026: The Invesco Nasdaq International Innovators 100 ETF launched.
October 2020: The Invesco QQQM and QQQJ ETFs were launched.
Quarterly: The index undergoes rebalancing in March, June, September, and December.

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Money Landscape

This launch expands the existing Invesco QQQ Innovation Suite, which also features the QQQM and QQQJ funds. It reflects a growing industry trend of creating specialized, rules-based funds to target specific geographic or thematic niches.

Investors considering this fund should compare its 0.29% expense ratio against existing holdings to assess the total cost of their portfolio. Discuss with a financial professional whether adding international, innovation-focused exposure aligns with your long-term risk tolerance.

The takeaway

The QQI fund provides a structured way to track international innovators through a quarterly rebalancing schedule. Investors should review their annual expense ratios and consult a tax professional regarding how adding new international funds impacts their overall portfolio diversification.