Nasdaq 100 companies possess unique competitive advantages in converting scale, data, software, and user attention into earnings, making the index more than a simple technology play.
Too little corroboration in the last 3 days to call a trend (3 articles). Watching for it to gain traction.
Mainstream financial press is carrying this — attention has broadened beyond specialist outlets.
"The Nasdaq-100 index represents some of the world's most innovative and influential companies — spanning artificial intelligence, cloud computing, consumer technology, digital advertising, electric vehicles, and other areas driving global growth."
"It is a way to invest in companies that keep finding new ways to turn scale, data, software, and user attention into earnings."
"The NDQ ETF tracks the Nasdaq 100, which means it allows investors to buy a portion of companies shaping how the digital economy works. The first ETF I would consider is one that gives investors exposure to some of the world's most powerful businesses."