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Is the Nasdaq 100 Still a Long-Term Bet or Just More Volatility?

The Nasdaq 100 keeps climbing, but volatility hasn’t gone anywhere. Here’s a grounded take on tech growth without the hype.

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2 min read
January 4, 2026

Every few months, the same debate pops up:

“Is the Nasdaq 100 still a buy… or are we at the top?”

As someone who works in tech and invests in markets, I’ve learned to ignore the extremes on both sides.

The truth usually lives somewhere in the middle.


Tech Still Builds the World

Love it or hate it, tech continues to:

  • Create new markets
  • Scale faster than any other industry
  • Attract the best talent and capital
That doesn’t mean prices only go up. It means long-term growth still exists, even if the ride gets uncomfortable.

Volatility isn’t a flaw — it’s the cost of admission.


Why Volatility Isn’t the Enemy

Most people say they want growth… until markets start swinging.

The Nasdaq 100 amplifies both:

  • Innovation
  • Emotion
When rates move, earnings miss, or macro news hits, tech reacts faster than almost anything else. That’s not weakness — that’s sensitivity.

And sensitivity creates opportunity if you’re patient.


How This Fits Into the Bigger Market Picture

I’ve been watching tech alongside futures volatility, geopolitical pressure, and earnings season setups. When you look at all of it together, tech doesn’t look “done” — it looks challenged, which is different.

I break this down further in my latest market report if you want the broader context:

👉 Read the full market report here


Bottom Line

The Nasdaq 100 isn’t risk-free. It never was.

But betting against innovation long-term has historically been a losing game.

Sometimes the smartest move is just staying invested and letting time do the heavy lifting.

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