Total-return comparison vs the S&P 500 and NASDAQ — growth of $10,000.
Growth of $10k · 2003–2026 · total return (div-adjusted)
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| Fund / index | Vehicle | Since | CAGR (full history) |
|---|---|---|---|
| F&C Investment Trust | $FCIT.L | 2003 | 10.8% |
| NASDAQ-100 | $QQQ | 2003 | 14.7% |
| S&P 500 | $SPY | 2003 | 10.7% |
Dividend/split-adjusted total return. Mutual funds use NAV, listed trusts use share price. Past performance does not predict future results. Not financial advice.
NASDAQ-100 leads with a 14.7% annualized return since 2003, vs 10.8% for F&C Investment Trust (total return, dividend-adjusted).
$10,000 invested in F&C Investment Trust (FCIT.L) at the end of 2003 would be worth about $105k as of 2026, a 10.8% compound annual growth rate.
$10,000 invested in NASDAQ-100 (QQQ) at the end of 2003 would be worth about $234k as of 2026, a 14.7% compound annual growth rate.