Nasdaq 100 vs. Russell 2000? Which index to own in 2025- Citi answers By Investing.com
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 03 2025
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Source: Investing.com
Citi's Preference for Growth Stocks: Citi analysts favor growth stocks, particularly the Nasdaq-100 (NDX), over the Russell 2000 (RTY) due to better market performance and a more favorable earnings outlook for large-cap companies.
Concerns for Small Caps: The analysts express caution regarding RTY, citing weaker earnings projections and unfavorable macroeconomic conditions that hinder its potential outperformance compared to NDX.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.





