Think It's Too Late to Buy Invesco QQQ Trust? Here's the 1 Reason Why There's Still Time.

By Neil Patel – Feb 16, 2026 at 5:03PM ESTKey PointsThe market’s gains have been supported by significant amounts of capital flowing to passive investment vehicles. The Invesco QQQ Trust remains a smart choice for patient and long-term investors. We’re bullish on these 10 stocks ›NASDAQ: QQQInvesco QQQ TrustToday's Changeangle-down(0.21%) $1.28Current Price$601.92Price as of February 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM ETThis booming ETF has produced a nearly sevenfold total return in the past decade.The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ +0.21%) has put on a fantastic show. in the past decade, this popular exchange-traded fund (ETF) has generated a total return of 560% (as of Feb. 13). This monster gain would've turned a starting $10,000 investment into $66,000. You might think that it's too late to buy this ETF. But here's one reason why there's still time. Image source: Getty Images. In 2023, the stock market made a major transition. It was the first time that capital in passive investment funds exceeded the amount of money that was in active funds. And the long-term chart is quite remarkable, showcasing the steady shift. The democratization of equity investing, supported by commission-free trading and broad access to high-quality research, has driven interest to invest in the stock market from a larger portion of the population. And given the generally poor performance of active funds, it makes sense why money has gravitated to low-cost options. ExpandNASDAQ: QQQInvesco QQQ TrustToday's Change(0.21%) $1.28Current Price$601.92Key Data PointsDay's Range$596.42 - $606.4852wk Range$402.39 - $637.01Volume69M That's one of the reasons why there's still time to invest in the Invesco QQQ Trust. This trend of rising passive fund flows is showing no sign of letting up. While the ETF can fluctuate any which way in the short run, the long-term tailwind is hard to ignore. And it can continue to introduce fresh capital and new demand to the market. That bodes well for patient investors.Read NextFeb 12, 2026 •By Dave KovaleskiInvesco QQQ or iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF: Which is the Better Buy?Feb 10, 2026 •By David Jagielski, CPAAfter Soaring 84% in 5 Years, Is the Invesco QQQ Trust Still a Good ETF to Buy in 2026?Feb 8, 2026 •By Katie BrockmanIs Vanguard VOO or Invesco QQQ the Better Buy? How S&P 500 Diversification Compares to Tech-Focused GrowthFeb 7, 2026 •By Jake LerchQQQ vs. SPY: QQQ Has Delivered Superior Gains, But It Comes With Higher RiskFeb 7, 2026 •By Katie BrockmanQQQ vs. VOO: Which Powerhouse ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors Right Now?Jan 30, 2026 •By David Jagielski, CPA2 Unstoppable Growth ETFs to Buy and Hold for DecadesAbout the AuthorNeil Patel is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering consumer staples, consumer discretionary, financials, information technology, and communication services. Prior to The Motley Fool, Neil worked in corporate finance roles at JPMorgan Chase and Capital One. He also has experience working on a start-up in the cryptocurrency space. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a specialization in finance from Ohio State University.TMFNeilPatelStocks MentionedInvesco QQQ TrustNASDAQ: QQQ$601.92 (+0.21%) $+1.28*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.