A Century Of Technology Stock Returns

While the technology sector has delivered exceptional returns in recent years, it is helpful to view its performance in the context of previous decades. As a key driver of economic growth, innovation, and productivity, technology has historically outperformed many other sectors.

The sector's strongest decade came during the 1990s, when it returned an extraordinary 1,248%, followed by the 1950s with gains of 877%. In contrast, the 2000s produced a cumulative loss of 47% following the dot-com bubble, while the 2010s generated a strong 364% return.

With several years of double-digit gains already recorded in the 2020s, investors are left wondering whether this decade could ultimately rival, and surpass, the best periods in technology's history.