The article notes that the QQQ ETF tracks the 100 largest non-financial companies on the Nasdaq, but the tech sector is much broader, so investors may look beyond well-known US names. Emerging markets with large populations, rising consumer spending and expanding technology access are creating opportunities for businesses that US tech giants have not captured. According to the ITU, about 93% of the population in high-income countries used the internet in 2024, compared with 27% in low-income countries, though usage in the latter is growing at 8.5% versus 3.4% in developed markets. The World Bank also lists South Asia, including India, as one of the fastest-rising regions for internet use, alongside Latin America, the Middle East and parts of Africa.
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