The NASDAQ-100 has compromised its index integrity by adding Micro Strategy (a primarily financial strategy vehicle, not a traditional operating company) while removing SMCI (a chip manufacturer added in June 2024), suggesting the NASDAQ is chasing meme stocks rather than applying consistent quantitative criteria
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Brent KachubaEvidence Quote
“NASDAQ is not supposed to allow Financial companies into NASDAQ 100 index... it seems like the NASDAQ maybe is chasing memes a little bit”
Source
Tesla, MicroStrategy and An Inside Look at the Biggest Options Expiration in Market History— Excess ReturnsCreated: 8/11/2026, 8:03:54 AM
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