The tech-heavy NASDAQ index returned 19.78% in 2025. Using a better calculation which includes dividend reinvestment the NASDAQ returned 20.56%.
The 2025 NASDAQ Return: Tech keeps trucking
These returns assumed you bought the NASDAQ index at the open on January 2nd, 2025 and sold at close on December 31, 2025. Which is, as you might imagine, impossible - but illustrative!
These next charts list the assumptions if you'd like to assume something like buying the December 31, 2024 close instead.
2025 NASDAQ Index Price Return
| Price Based On | 2025 Begin | Dec 31 Close | Return |
| Jan 2 Open | 19,403.90 | 23,241.99 | 19.78% |
| Dec 31 Close | 19,310.79 | 23,241.99 | 20.36% |
NASDAQ Reinvested Dividend Return in 2025
| Price Based On | 2025 Begin | Dec 31 Close | Return |
| Jan 2 Open | 23,707.20 | 28,581.10 | 20.56% |
| Dec 31 Close | 23,593.32 | 28,581.10 | 21.14% |
The timing doesn't matter that much here – and, of course, it was impossible to trade those exact prices, regardless. As you can see, though, it was another good year for the NASDAQ – outpacing the S&P 500 as tech continued to lead!
Source on the 2025 NASDAQ Return Calculations
NASDAQ Indexes (appropriately!) owns the NASDAQ index. At their site, you'll find the index level and total return data. You can find NASDAQ total return data directly from NASDAQ. Alternatively, use a NASDAQ ETF or Mutual Fund in my ETF Return Calculator or Mutual Fund Return Calculator.
Here are some other calculators which highlight the NASDAQ:
- NASDAQ Dividend Reinvestment Calculator
Dividend reinvestment estimates on the NASDAQ from 1971 - NASDAQ Historical Return Calculator
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