$1,000 in Nasdaq 100 10 years ago = $6,453
If I'd invested $1,000 in Nasdaq 100
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,411 | +41% |
| 3 years ago | $2,710 | +171% |
| 5 years ago | $2,300 | +130% |
| 10 years ago | $6,453 | +545% |
| since inception (1985) | $224,057 | +22306% |
Return by year (Nasdaq 100)
| Year ▼ | Return i ↕ | $1,000 invested at year start i ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +17% | $1,174 (+17%) |
| 2025 | +20% | $1,411 (+41%) |
| 2024 | +25% | $1,762 (+76%) |
| 2023 | +54% | $2,710 (+171%) |
| 2022 | -33% | $1,816 (+82%) |
| 2021 | +27% | $2,300 (+130%) |
| 2020 | +48% | $3,394 (+239%) |
| 2019 | +38% | $4,683 (+368%) |
| 2018 | -1% | $4,634 (+363%) |
| 2017 | +32% | $6,095 (+509%) |
| 2016 | +6% | $6,453 (+545%) |
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 +20%/yr on average (best year 2023, worst 2022) — $1,000 would have become $6,453. 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 +20%/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 $2,300 today (+130% 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 (+20%/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.