My homelab is outperforming the stock market
In plain words
This is a personal finance tracker and comparison tool that allows users to measure their homelab investments against stock market performance. It's designed for tech enthusiasts and hobbyists who want to quantify the returns on their home server and infrastructure projects. The tool provides side-by-side performance comparisons, making it possible to see whether money spent on hardware and equipment actually outpaces traditional investment strategies.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
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