What are FAANG stocks?

FAANG is an acronym referring to the stocks of the five most popular and best-performing American technology companies. These are: Meta (formerly known as Facebook); Amazon; Apple; Netflix; and Alphabet (formerly known as Google). In addition to being widely known among consumers, the five FAANG stocks are among the largest companies in the world.

What are Fang stocks?

In finance, the acronym "FANG" refers to the stocks of four prominent American technology companies: Meta ( META) ( formerly Facebook ), Amazon ( AMZN ), Netflix ( NFLX ), and Alphabet/Google ( GOOG ). FANG stocks are famous for the impressive growth they have shown in recent years, with each member more than doubling over the past five years.

Is Microsoft a FAANG stock?

No. Microsoft is not a FAANG stock, which is why there is no "M" in the acronym. FAANG stocks were meant to describe hot, new high-growth tech companies of the 2010s. By then Microsoft was already a mature, older company.

What makes Fang a mega-cap tech stock?

The original four FANG stocks were all internet-based companies, but the later inclusion of Apple -- primarily a consumer hardware manufacturer -- made FAANG a broader group of technology stocks. The inclusion of Microsoft in MAMAA cements the mega-cap tech focus instead of the internet focus of the original group. 1. Meta Platforms