If I Invested $5,000 in NASDAQ 100 in 2018, How Much Would I Have Today?
If you had invested $5,000 in NASDAQ 100 at the start of 2018 and held until today, your investment would have grown to approximately $21,311 — a remarkable 326.2% return over roughly 8 years. In 2018, the index provided broad, diversified market exposure at low cost. This simulation uses actual historical closing prices from Yahoo Finance, not projections or estimates.
About NASDAQ 100 in 2018
In January 2018, NASDAQ 100 was priced at approximately $6,511.34. Volatility returned. Trade war fears and aggressive Fed rate hikes sent markets tumbling in Q4, erasing most year-to-date gains. An investor who bought NASDAQ 100 at this point and held without selling has seen a gain of 326.2% from that entry to today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Exactly how much would $5,000 in NASDAQ 100 invested in 2018 be worth today?
Based on real historical price data, $5,000 invested in NASDAQ 100 on January 1, 2018 would be worth approximately $21,311 today — a +326.2% return over 8 years. NASDAQ 100 was priced around $6,511.34 in early 2018 and is currently around $29,621.80. This is calculated from actual closing prices, not an estimate.
Was 2018 a good time to invest in NASDAQ 100?
In hindsight, 2018 was one of the best entry points for NASDAQ 100 — investors who bought and held to today have seen a 326% return. However, past performance never guarantees future results. Market timing is notoriously difficult, and most financial research shows that time in the market consistently beats timing the market. Consistent, long-term investing tends to outperform any attempt to pick the perfect entry point.
How can I invest in NASDAQ 100 today?
You can invest in NASDAQ 100 through low-cost index ETFs at any brokerage. For the S&P 500: VOO (Vanguard), SPY (State Street), or IVV (iShares). For the NASDAQ 100: QQQ or QQQM (Invesco). These ETFs carry very low annual fees (0.03%–0.20%) and are available through Fidelity, Schwab, Robinhood, and most online brokerages.