Invesco Launches New International Innovation ETF

The new fund provides investors with non-U.S. equity exposure focused on companies with high innovation scores.

Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Investing

Bold flat-color editorial illustration of a geometric ship hull, evoking the scale of global financial equity and international innovation markets. — Invesco launched the Nasdaq International Innovators 100 ETF on September 23, 2026, marking the latest expansion of its QQQ product suite. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Invesco launched the Nasdaq International Innovators 100 ETF on September 23, 2026, expanding its QQQ suite to 11 total funds. The new fund aims to provide investors with exposure to non-U.S. equities based on innovation metrics like research spending.

Why it matters

Invesco added this fund to address a gap in its current product lineup for international equity exposure, reflecting broader growth in the U.S. ETF market where total assets reached $16.2 trillion as of September 2026.

U.S.-listed ETFs held $16.2 trillion in assets at the end of September 2026, supported by $1.56 trillion in net inflows year-to-date. Invesco itself reported over $75 billion in inflows across its lineup for the year.

The players

Invesco

The fourth largest ETF provider globally and the manager of the QQQ suite of investment funds.

The details

The new ETF selects non-U.S. companies based on a multi-factor score including research and development spending, gross margins, and revenue. Holdings are subject to quarterly reviews to ensure the fund remains aligned with its innovation criteria. This addition complements the existing QQQ suite, which held $475 billion in assets as of October 22, 2026, following years of growth.

Invesco pioneered the QQQ ETF in 1999.
The QQQ suite reached $100 billion in assets in 2020.
The QQQ celebrated its 25th anniversary in March 2024.
The Nasdaq International Innovators 100 ETF launched on September 23, 2026.
The QQQ ETF held $475 billion in assets on October 22, 2026.

Money Landscape

The U.S. ETF market continues to see record interest, with $1.56 trillion in net inflows recorded through September 2026. This expansion follows a multi-decade trend of increasing investor reliance on exchange-traded products for market exposure.

Investors looking for international diversification may review how this new fund fits into their existing asset allocation goals. Before adding new international or innovation-focused holdings, consult with a qualified financial professional to weigh the risks and costs against your long-term plan.

The takeaway

Innovation-focused funds now offer broader global options for investors aiming to diversify beyond U.S. markets. Keep track of quarterly fund rebalancing schedules to understand how changing company rosters might impact your portfolio's risk profile over time.