Nasdaq 100 Tumbles as Tech ETFs Slide
Nasdaq 100 fell 3.38% as Nvidia’s slump, tech weakness, and economic uncertainty weighed on markets.
Tech Sector Struggles Drag Nasdaq 100 Down
The Nasdaq 100 experienced a steep drop of 3.38% last week. A combination of factors—including Nvidia’s post-earnings slump, a broader tech downturn, and economic uncertainty—pushed the index lower. Here’s what’s driving the decline.
Nvidia’s Strong Results Fail to Impress Investors
As a key player in the market, Nvidia has been a major force behind recent stock gains. However, despite posting an impressive Q4 revenue of $39.3 billion—up 78% year-over-year—the company’s stock fell 8.48% on February 27th. The decline likely stemmed from high investor expectations and rising concerns about AI competition, particularly from DeepSeek. Given Nvidia’s influence on the Nasdaq 100, its drop significantly impacted the broader index.
Tech Giants See Sharp Declines
It wasn’t just Nvidia facing losses. Several other major tech firms also struggled, putting additional pressure on the Nasdaq 100. Microsoft (-2.75%), Amazon (-1.99%), Alphabet (-5.22%), and Meta Platforms (-2.25%) all saw declines. Since large-cap technology stocks dominate the index, their collective weakness played a major role in the overall downturn.
Profit-taking could also be a factor, as many investors may be cashing in after strong market gains in 2023 and 2024. With economic and geopolitical uncertainties looming, some are opting to reduce exposure to riskier assets.
Economic Uncertainty and Trade Tensions Weigh on Markets
Beyond tech-specific issues, broader economic factors contributed to the sell-off. A larger-than-expected drop in existing home sales raised concerns about economic stability, leading some investors to move away from growth stocks. At the same time, trade tensions resurfaced following President Trump’s announcement of upcoming tariffs on Mexico and Canada (set for March 4th), along with planned increases on imports from China, added to market uncertainty. Investors worried about potential supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures, further dampening sentiment.
ETF Performance Reflects Market Weakness
The sell-off wasn’t limited to individual stocks—ETFs tracking information technology companies also felt the impact and fell about 2.45% over the week, while tech-heavy funds faced even steeper declines. The iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (XQQ) dropped 3.37%, while semiconductor-focused ETFs like the Global X Semiconductor Index ETF (CHPS) plunged 7.14%.
Here’s a comparison between Nasdaq-100 and semiconductor ETFs
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Fund Data: XQQ, ZQQ, CHPS
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