Nasdaq 100

The Nasdaq 100 Index (NDX) is a prominent stock market index that comprises the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. It’s known for its focus on growth-oriented and innovative companies, particularly in the technology sector.

Components of Nasdaq 100

Here are some key characteristics of the Nasdaq-100:

• Composition: It includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq. Financial companies are excluded, as they are represented in a separate index, the Nasdaq Financial-100.
• Market Capitalization Weighting: The index is modified capitalization-weighted. This means that companies with larger market capitalizations have a greater influence on the index’s performance, but there are rules in place to cap the influence of the very largest components to prevent over-concentration.
• Industry Focus: While it represents companies across various sectors, it is heavily weighted towards technology, software, telecommunications, retail, and biotechnology. It’s often seen as a proxy for the performance of these innovative sectors.
• Global Reach: It includes both domestic and international companies, reflecting the global nature of many of the listed businesses.
• Benchmark for Growth: The Nasdaq-100 is widely used as a benchmark for growth-focused investments and is tracked by numerous exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds.
• Innovation-Driven: The index is characterized by companies that are often at the forefront of technological advancements and business innovation.

Performance:

As of the close of trading on September 12, 2025, the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) was 24,090.23.