Investing in the best growth stocks in the world can be a great way to build up your wealth over the years. One top index that contains many fast-growing businesses is the Nasdaq-100, which contains the 100 largest nonfinancial stocks on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
When most investors think of a market index, the S&P 500 (^GSPC -5.97%) probably comes to mind. That makes sense since it is the go-to measure of broad stock performance.
The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC -5.82%) is down 14.1% from its 52-week high, putting it in correction territory.
The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC -5.82%) recently entered a bear market, which means the technology-focused index has tumbled more than 20% from its record high. But most Wall Street analysts see the decline as an opportunity to buy shares of Arm Holdings (ARM -10.32%) and The Trade Desk (TTD -5.81%).
Sweeping tariffs this week sent equities plummeting and the tech-centric Nasdaq Composite into bear territory. The NEOS Nasdaq-100 Hedged Equity Income ETF (QQQH) focuses on offering income and downside protection in market drawdowns.
U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index dipping more than 1,100 points on Friday. Beijing unveiled a retaliatory 34% tariff on U.S. goods—mirroring the rate announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday—deepening fears of a full-blown trade war.
US indices plunge on Trump's tariff bombshell. Apple, Nike, and Nvidia lead tech and retail losses.
The Nasdaq 100 has suffered its worst quarter in nearly three years.
US shares are set to tank sharply after President Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs announcement last night. Dow Jones futures are down 2.8%, while those for the S&P 500 are pointing to a 3.4% plunge and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 is set to tumble 3.9% lower.
As of Monday, the Nasdaq Composite index had tumbled more than 11% since the start of the year. The outlook for the economy is worrisome, as trade wars and promised tariffs could lead to disaster for many businesses.
The Nasdaq Composite index is home to almost every stock listed on the Nasdaq exchange, so it's typically a good proxy for the performance of the broader technology industry. As of this writing, it's down by 14% from its recent all-time high, which places it firmly in correction territory.
It's been a challenging year for the U.S. stock market. The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.67%) has declined 8% from its high, and the technology-focused Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 0.87%) has fallen 14%.