Vintage NASDAQ Lapel Pin – Nasdaq 100 Era (1980s–1990s)
Add a standout accent to your wardrobe with this scarce vintage NASDAQ lapel pin.
Perfect for collectors of market-history memorabilia and anyone who wants a distinctive Wall Street look.
NASDAQ-100: The Growth Index Behind the Hype
One of the most recognizable benchmarks tied to NASDAQ’s modern growth story is the
NASDAQ-100. Launched on January 31, 1985, the NASDAQ-100 tracks the
100 largest non-financial companies listed on NASDAQ—created as a
growth-focused alternative to the broader NASDAQ Composite.
- 1985 launch: initially valued at 250
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Dot-com boom (1995–2002): surged 582% (1995–2000) before falling
78% by 2002
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Mega-cap tech rise (2003–2019): expanded as Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft scaled into
global tech leaders
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Pandemic surge (2020–present): accelerated with remote work and the digital economy,
reaching milestones beyond 30,000
Made to Wear & Collect
This vintage NASDAQ lapel pin pays tribute to the era when NASDAQ became synonymous with
large-cap growth—especially as the index’s momentum fueled the dot-com boom and later tech dominance.
Product Details
- Item: Vintage NASDAQ lapel pin
- Material: Metal
- Approx Size: 1.25" long
- Estimated Age: 1980s–1990s
- Condition: Excellent