Yes, I assumed dividends were received and also reinvested.

Hey Ryan, glad to hear you came to the same conclusion! It’s true, depending on your objectives and your risk tolerance, it’s tough to say if one index is actually “better” than the other. That’s why I try to simply present the data and let the readers make their own decisions. Thanks for the feedback!

As I read through the article, I was already coming to the conclusion that “it’s not clear cut”, so I was glad to see you always were leaning on the side of “it depends”. It looks to be a bit variable in terms of when your start/end periods are.
The great thing as investors is that it’s always possible to just own them both! That’s how I play situations where I can’t definitely make a choice (as with the Canadian Banks, Railways, etc.).

Take care,
Ryan

I like the lower volatility associated with the S&P 500 as well, but that’s just my preference. Investors with more appetite for risk may find QQQ to be a better investment.

Most stock market index funds are fairly highly correlated, so although it’s tough to predict exactly which funds will perform best over the coming years, they’ll all likely deliver decent returns over the long term.

Thanks, Lin! I think the last graph in the post paints a nice picture as well. Yes, the Nasdaq 100 has outperformed in recent history, but it hasn’t always been that way and it might not necessarily always be that way.