$1,000 in Nasdaq 100 10 years ago = $6,655
If I'd invested $1,000 in Nasdaq 100
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,455 | +45% |
| 3 years ago | $2,794 | +179% |
| 5 years ago | $2,372 | +137% |
| 10 years ago | $6,655 | +566% |
| since inception (1985) | $231,071 | +23007% |
Return by year (Nasdaq 100)
| Year ▼ | Return i ↕ | $1,000 invested at year start i ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +21% | $1,211 (+21%) |
| 2025 | +20% | $1,455 (+45%) |
| 2024 | +25% | $1,817 (+82%) |
| 2023 | +54% | $2,794 (+179%) |
| 2022 | -33% | $1,873 (+87%) |
| 2021 | +27% | $2,372 (+137%) |
| 2020 | +48% | $3,500 (+250%) |
| 2019 | +38% | $4,829 (+383%) |
| 2018 | -1% | $4,779 (+378%) |
| 2017 | +32% | $6,285 (+529%) |
| 2016 | +6% | $6,655 (+566%) |
Frequently asked questions
Is it too late to invest in Nasdaq 100? Is now a good time?
We don't predict the future. But over 10 years Nasdaq 100 returned +21%/yr on average (best year 2023, worst 2022) — $1,000 would have become $6,655. That's the past, not a guarantee, but it puts "too late?" in perspective. Year-by-year returns are in the table above.
What return does Nasdaq 100 give on average per year?
Over the last 10 years, Nasdaq 100 returned on average +21%/yr (price performance, excluding dividends). Best year: 2023 (+54%), worst: 2022 (-33%). Past returns don't guarantee future ones.
How much would $1,000 invested in Nasdaq 100 5 years ago be worth?
About $2,372 today (+137% over 5 years). The 1, 3, 5 and 10-year breakdown is in the table above. Price performance, excluding dividends.
Is Nasdaq 100 a good long-term investment?
This isn't advice. Historically, Nasdaq 100 has risen over the long run (+21%/yr over 10 years), but with down years (worst: 2022). A broad index investment is judged over time and by diversification, not by timing — decide based on your horizon and risk tolerance.