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Gerstner notes top internet companies grew from 5% of Nasdaq in 2006 to 35% today.
“In 2006, the top six or seven global Internet companies represented about 5% of the Nasdaq. Today, they represent about 35% of the Nasdaq. So the big have gotten bigger at an accelerating rate,”
Gerstner notes top internet companies grew from 5% of Nasdaq in 2006 to 35% today.
“In 2006, the top six or seven global Internet companies represented about 5% of the Nasdaq. Today, they represent about 35% of the Nasdaq.”
Baker says Nasdaq returns in 2021 were dominated by Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla, requiring 60% concentration.
“The market return, particularly for the Nasdaq, was really dominated by a few stocks, Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla.”
Gurley notes the unprecedented situation where Nasdaq rose 30% in 2024 yet the IPO window remained closed.
“If you look at last year, 2024, the Nasdaq was up 30% and the window was closed. That seems to be the general belief of everyone out there.”
Gurley argues 2024's 30% Nasdaq gain with closed IPO window defies historical correlation, pointing to bank-forced discounts.
“I believe a part of it I've been very passionate about is the IPO discount that the banks force upon the market, especially the well known high branded ones.”
Sacks notes Nasdaq fell 10% from peak while momentum trades dropped 30-40%, showing amplified correction.
“I think there was something like a 10% pullback in the Nasdaq from the peak. But when you look at this momentum trade, was down like 30% or 40%.”