What is the NASDAQ 100?

The Nasdaq 100 is a stock index that tracks some of the most prominent large-cap companies in the world. As such, it functions as an indicator of the overall health of the economy and the specific sectors that are included in the index.

How many companies are listed on the NASDAQ?

More than 4,000 companies are listed on the Nasdaq, with a market value of over $12 trillion. Compared to stocks listed on the NYSE, stocks listed on the Nasdaq tend to be focused on technology and innovation. The Nasdaq 100 is an index that tracks the performance of 100 of the largest and most actively-traded stocks on the Nasdaq exchange.

What industries are on the NASDAQ-100?

The Nasdaq-100 spans industries from tech to consumer goods, industrials, and beyond. Click to explore how these innovative companies are embedded in our everyday lives. The Nasdaq-100® is home to many high-performing companies from popular sectors like technology, healthcare, consumer goods & services, and industrials.

Does the NASDAQ-100 index exclude financial sector companies?

The Nasdaq-100 Index also excludes financial sector companies. Instead, the Nasdaq-100 has a counterpart in the Nasdaq Financial-100 Index (IXF), which tracks the largest 100 financial sector stocks listed on the Nasdaq exchange. For inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index, a company must meet the following requirements: