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Investors who placed $1,000 in the Nasdaq 100 index a decade ago have seen their investment grow to over $4,800, significantly outperforming a similar investment in the S&P 500, which is now valued at $2,800. This surge is primarily driven by technology stocks, which are capitalizing on disruptive trends.
Two key stocks recommended for investment are The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) and Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM). The Trade Desk, which debuted nearly eight years ago, transformed a $1,000 investment into more than $33,000, driven by a growing programmatic advertising market projected to reach $779 billion by 2028. The company reported Q1 revenue of $491 million, marking a 28% year-over-year increase.
Arm Holdings, which went public last year, has seen a $1,000 investment balloon to over $2,500, benefiting from its critical role in the semiconductor industry amid rising AI demand. The company reported a 47% year-over-year revenue growth in its fourth quarter, reaching a record $928 million, and forecasts continued strong revenue growth over the next three fiscal years.
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