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The tech sector continues to outperform, with the Nasdaq-100 gaining 133% over the last five years, compared to a 97% increase in the S&P 500. Investors are encouraged to consider starting positions in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL), and IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) with an investment of $5,000.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing holds a 67% share of the global semiconductor market as of late 2023, significantly higher than Samsung’s 11%. The company reported a net income of $11.0 billion for Q1 2025, marking a 60% year-over-year growth.
Alphabet, recognized for its dominance in online search, has recently faced an antitrust lawsuit while still making strides in AI, with its Google Gemini assistant gaining traction. IonQ, a quantum computing firm, achieved a milestone with a quantum system surpassing 99.9% gate fidelity on September 12, 2024, leading to a 466% stock price increase.
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