The Nasdaq Composite index had a solid 2024 with impressive gains of almost 31% during the year. This isn't surprising considering the tech-heavy nature of the index that benefited from the impressive growth reported by several technology companies last year thanks to catalysts such as artificial intelligence (AI).

After surging 43% in 2023, the Nasdaq has gained roughly 33% so far this year, as of this writing. A look at the past suggests the benchmark index could continue to run in 2025.

Security is becoming a growing global concern, both online and off. Diverse companies are stepping up to provide solutions for individuals and businesses, and some of them are seeing impressive share price gains as they meet increasing demand for consumer safety.

The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) has been a great performing index, as it beat the broader S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) in 2024 by rising 28.6% versus the S&P 500's 23.3%. It wouldn't surprise me to see those results again in 2025,