S&P 500 vs. Nasdaq 100: Which Is Better for Long-Term Investment?

TradingKey - For long-term investors in U.S. stocks, both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 cover large U.S. companies such as Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (AMZN), and Nvidia (NVDA). However, there are clear differences in sector allocation, long-term returns, and risk profiles—so which of these two indices is the better investment?

Oct 4, 2026 - 12:00
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S&P 500 vs. Nasdaq 100: Which Is Better for Long-Term Investment?
TradingKey - For long-term investors in U.S. stocks, both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 cover large U.S. companies such as Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (AMZN), and Nvidia (NVDA). However, there are clear differences in sector allocation, long-term returns, and risk profiles—so which of these two indices is the better investment?

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