This Is the 1 ETF I'd Buy and Hold No Matter What the Market Does

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Why QQQ Makes Sense Even From a South African Lens

The Nasdaq-100 ETF offers unique tech exposure that South African investors can't easily replicate locally.

South African investors often search for growth beyond the traditional JSE blue chips. The Invesco QQQ ETF tracks top US tech giants like Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft—stocks powering global innovation. We've seen how tough it is for local counters to match that 16%+ annual return over two decades. While Prosus and Naspers give some indirect tech access, their performance is diluted by other factors and rand volatility. QQQ is not without risks: US interest rate moves can heavily sway its valuation, and currency swings like a rand weakening could either boost or hurt returns when converted back. Still, given the rand's historic volatility against the dollar and local market constraints, holding QQQ as a core portfolio piece can offer diversified growth beyond South Africa’s financial or resource sectors. This isn’t a trade but a steady hold if you believe that global tech leadership will extend its run. this is just our opinion and not financial advice