NASDAQ 100 Index
The NASDAQ 100 Index is a US stock market index that includes 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. It is a modified capitalization-weighted index, which means that the companies within the index are weighted according to their market capitalisation.
The index includes companies from a range of sectors, with a bias towards technology. As the index is heavily influenced by technology and internet-based companies, the Nasdaq 100 is an important indicator of the performance of the tech sector and the overall health of the US stock market, especially in relation to growth stocks. Other sectors represented include consumer services, health care, and industrials. The Nasdaq 100 excludes companies within the financial sector.
While the index is dominated by US companies, it also includes non-US stocks.
Amongst the big names in the index can be found Apple NASDAQ:AAPL, Alphabet NASDAQ:GOOGL, Nvidia NASDAQ:NVDA, Amazon NASDAQ:AMZN, Tesla NASDAQ:TSLA, Cisco Systems NASDAQ:CSCO and Genzyme NASDAQ:GZTR as well as non-technology game changers like Starbucks NASDAQ:SBUX.
You can trade the Nasdaq 100 in a number of different ways, the most popular of which are as a future or options contract, an Exchange Traded Fund, or as a Contract for Difference.
CME Group has an extensive list of futures products based on the price of the Nasdaq, and it is easier than ever for an individual to open an account with an approved broker to trade CME Group futures – simply ensure you have a futures-enabled trading account. You can find a list of futures brokers here or find more educational resources on The Armchair Trader on how to trade futures on the Nasdaq.
Additionally, you can explore any number of index-linked investment products that will track the Nasdaq. If you are a UK resident, you can also trade the index through a tax-free spread betting broker.
When looking for a trading product that tracks the index you will frequently find it using the word ‘tech’ in its name rather than simply ‘NASDAQ’ due to licensing issues. This is due to the perceived bias towards technology and bio-technology companies in the index.
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Latest NASDAQ 100 News
The first full trading week of the year awaits
Our regular look at the trading week ahead shows a busy data docket, highlighted by Friday’s US jobs report
IPO Radar: Canal+, NASDAQ’s bumper year and a Stegosaur
Canal+ debuts on the London Stock Exchange, Nasdaq listings market looking hot and Rally plans December IPO of a dinosaur.
A high-stakes week for traders in global markets
Thanksgiving on Thursday marks the time when most start to close up their books, but we still have some risk events to come before New Year's
Central Bank moves and trading strategies
Thanksgiving on Thursday marks the time when most start to close up their books, but we still have some risk events to come before New Year's
Tough to bet against the bull market as we head into the final stretch
Thanksgiving on Thursday marks the time when most start to close up their books, but we still have some risk events to come before New Year's
Nvidia Earnings and US Data in focus – trader’s weekly playbook
Nvidia earnings take centre stage as the lack of marquee event risk due this week may come as a welcome relief
Calmer heads asking new questions – trader’s weekly playbook
We head into the eye of the storm, with traders keen to price a US election outcome and move on from a polarising election campaign
Prepping for the US election – trader’s weekly playbook
We head into the eye of the storm, with traders keen to price a US election outcome and move on from a polarising election campaign
Taking some chips off the table – trader’s weekly playbook
As the US election noise ramps up, traders also face the challenge of messy US nonfarm payrolls and a massive week of US corporate earnings
Assessing the signal through interference – trader’s weekly playbook
The event risk calendar errs on the lighter side this week, which could result in a greater focus on the increasing slew of company earnings, as well as US election risk
Staying the course on risk – trader’s weekly playbook
Those set in long positions in a select number of equity indices and USD should still be feeling good about life
US Economic Exceptionalism Makes a Comeback – trader’s weekly playbook
Stimulus from China, coupled with rate cuts elsewhere, re-affirmed the policy put last week
Sentiment Solid As Jobs Day Approaches – trader’s weekly playbook
Stimulus from China, coupled with rate cuts elsewhere, re-affirmed the policy put last week
The Race To Neutral Is On – trader’s weekly playbook
We continue to digest the FOMC’s ‘jumbo’ 50bp cut, as a lighter economic docket awaits, plus end of month/quarter flows are in the mix
A Peaceful Easing Feeling – trader’s weekly playbook
US large-cap equity markets last week navigated the US CPI report and the Trump vs Harris presidential debate with ease
Markets demand clarity – trader’s weekly playbook
Key event risk in the week ahead includes the Harris/Trump presidential debate, an ECB meeting and Apple's Glowtime event
Is the NASDAQ rally for real, or just a flash in the pan?
With the market looking for a reason to sell the NASDAQ further, technical analysis supports short term positive moves
Time to buy the dip or sell out of Magnificent Seven stocks?
Fund managers are rotating out of Magnificent Seven stocks into smaller companies in anticipation of Fed rate cuts this year
Charles Schwab says traders turning more bullish on stocks
Data published by Charles Schwab indicates that investors were turning more bullish on stocks in June, thanks in part to GameStop.
Will the US election be the next Black Swan event for global markets?
Some wealth managers are advising clients to diversify away from US assets as we get closer to the election in November.
Playing the ranges: ECB rate cut likely
Key event risk in the week ahead includes the ECB meeting, US nonfarm payrolls and the unemployment rate, plus Swiss CPI inflation
Low volatility still offers abundant opportunity
Markets start the week on a slow note with the US and UK sessions limited by Memorial Day and the UK public holiday on Monday.
All-time highs for US indices, with NVDA set to turn the dial
Key risk events are US and Canadian CPI announcements, and Nvidia is set to turn the dial on US indices already at all-time-highs
Hang Seng boosted by equity fund inflows from the Chinese mainland
The Hang Seng gained 8.8% last week helped by 20 straight days of inflows into Hong Kong equity funds from the China mainland
Time to buy the Nasdaq dip or sell the rip?
For traders compelled to buy the Nasdaq dips, waiting for the rip after early traders buy in seems the higher probability play
All eyes on US stocks, unemployment data and expected rate cuts
US stock indices are trading higher after a set of US unemployment data which managed to signal an increase in jobs and unemployment.
Price action shows the bulls are very much in control
Long equity hedged with gold exposures seems the play, and looking at the charts, onwards and upwards feels like the path of least resistance
Traders expect the markets to be choppy having hit record levels
The US Dollar continues to perform; Nvidia results to keep focus on the Nasdaq and Chinese equities off to a solid start for the new year
Technical Analysis: China, US Equities and Commodities in focus
It's another busy week. Watch for moves in Chinese markets, US earnings season big hitters are in play and energy commodities are on the move
Technical Analysis: Earnings season to play a big role in market direction
With 16% of the S&P500 reporting this week, earnings and corporate outlooks will play a significant role in market sentiment
What are non-farm payrolls?
This important figure for US employment is frequently cited by analysts - we take a look at why
Big US Tech Stocks to head higher in 2024
Big US tech stocks have managed to recoup ground lost earlier in the year and are set to continue their strong performance going into 2024
Technical analysis: Buy what’s strong sell what’s weak
The week ahead will refocus trader attention on global growth dynamics, with China, Europe, and the US in the spotlight
Equities find few friends as corporate earnings season continues
Investors will be looking to corporate earnings to have a more positive effect on the markets and stabilise sentiment
The news cycle is dominating retail trading trends: Tesla, Gold, Nasdaq
Data reveals strong correlation between Google search trends for Tesla, Gold and the Nasdaq and the trading behaviour of UK clients
Why the Nasdaq 100 may not capture the full growth potential of AI
The start of 2023 has marked the return of tech growth stocks alongside the surge of generative artificial intelligence.
Technical Analysis: Nasdaq 100 will be the index to watch in July
The Nasdaq100 has rallied in the last 15 consecutive months of July and the odds are skewed for higher levels
Technical analysis: Risk-on assets back on the table
Looking at price action in any of the US or EU equity indices you could argue that investor sentiment is bullish
Retail traders were bullish on major stock indices in December
Spectrum Markets has reported traders were shifting to more aggressive long positions on key indices last month.
Technical analysis: Will a calm descend after a cross-asset storm?
Last week was a momentous week from a cross-asset basis. We take a look at what is to come in the financial markets this week
This US healthcare tech stock is bucking the trend in tough markets
We look at the data underpinning the solid rise in this large cap healthcare technology stock, which we are buying this week.
Paypal Holdings: investors bullish ahead of results
We crunch the numbers on PayPal ahead of Tuesday's results and look at how the big buyers and sellers are positioned.
Wingstop publishes finger lickin’ results with revenues up 13.2%
Wingstop the American fast-food chain publishes results; sales up 7.5% driven by increased franchising operations
Technical Analysis: Hanging on US CPI data
Chris Weston offers insight into the economic events upcoming this week that will impact currency and forex trades
We tested the Etcho responsible investment app
The Etcho app, an app for conscious investors developed by the London based start-up Etcho has come out this week.
Wahed launches first Shariah-compliant ETF on Nasdaq exchange
Ethical investment specialist Wahed has launched an ETF on Nasdaq which is tracking the Dow Jones Islamic Market International Titans index.
A big week for stock and index traders as US earnings season kicks in
Pepperstone Head of Research Chris Weston looks at the markets in the week ahead as US earnings season kicks in
Stokex: key market indicators point to correction inside next two months
If stock prices next year meet the Fed’s 2022 interest rate hike guidelines, we could see another bubble expanding for 2-3 years.
FOMC preview: will sleepy markets be given a Fed wake-up call?
Given current expectations and a market short of USD’s, could the FOMC meeting prove to be a volatility event for traders?
Short of the Week: the NASDAQ Composite Index continues to slide
Following a peak to trough slide of nearly 1600 points we look at why the NASDAQ has the makings of a medium term short side trade.
Atlassian: how the switch to a cloud model is driving this data services stock
Atlassian has seen some excellent share price appreciation in the last six months but we think this Australian data services stock has more to give.
US election: Why a blue wave may be the USD’s most bullish case
The US election is drawing ever closer. Six weeks out, we see a weaker US dollar and strong US equities. So how might markets respond to possible outcomes on 3 November?
The UK, US and the Eurozone in the week ahead
Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 7th September
The UK, US and the Eurozone in the week ahead
Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 31st August
What’s the best investment approach to tech stocks?
What is the current boom in tech stocks telling us about how the sector is performing against the mainstream market and does this mean a new approach?
What is a cash shell and why list one?
The use of cash shells, that list on the stock exchange prior to making a strategic acquisition, is becoming more popular again.
US-China trade war by the numbers
The expanding US-China trade war has big implications for major economies and markets around the world. Here are the numbers
The trillion dollar club expands with tech stocks leading the way
The tech-laden NASDAQ Composite has advanced a sizzling 22% this year, powered by an especially strong performance among the so-called FAANG stocks
Samsung folds (its new phone) and Lyft lists
Peter Watson reviews the news to bring you two of his favourite stories each day. Today he gives his take on Lyft's NASDAQ listing and Samsung's new bendy phone
Is Apple going to be the short trade of 2019?
Like Facebook it was really only going to be a matter of time before the shine came off Apple shares.…
China’s trade reprisals slam US industrials
The US-China trade war continues to intensify. This week, the Trump administration slapped new tariffs of 10% on $200 billion of…
Have we reached the end of the longest bull market in history?
So, believe it or not, we're now in the longest running equity bull market in history (it has been 3,454…
Investors switching focus to the US through global funds
With the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Brexit and the potential for a 'no deal' scenario in 2019 looking ever more realistic,…
Should I sell Facebook stock?
Facebook has become one of the dominant social media platforms and a favoured investment among investors and traders, but there…
The trials and tribulations of Longfin stock
How a US small cap shook up the Russell 2000 index and had ETF funds scrambling around for shares.
Are US equity markets set for a bumper 2018 on the back of tax reform?
Following approval of Trump's tax reforms at the end of last year, US companies will be paying less tax meaning a rise in earnings across the board
Morning Round-Up: US Tax Reform Bill, FTSE, Dollar and Pound
US Tax Reform Bill hold up keeps investors waiting as FTSE treads water. The Dollar is unmoved while the Pound awaits BoE Parliament address
Morning Round-Up: US Tax Reform, FTSE, NASDAQ and the Dollar
Investors continue to focus on the US TAX Reform Bill which is likely to find approval later today
Morning Round-Up: US Tax reform, FTSE, Dow, NASDAQ
Progress on the US tax reform bill has boosted US and European equities
Morning Round-Up: FTSE, Dollar and US Fed rate rise
Dollar hindered by cautious US interest rate rise boosts the Pound, holding back the FTSE while US equities set more records
Morning Round-Up: Ashtead, Oil giants, FTSE and US equities
Strong first half lifts Ashtead while a major pipeline closure send Oil north and US equities continue their record run
Morning Round-Up: Pound, Dollar and US Equities receive boost
US and European politics dominate this morning despite North Korea's best efforts to spoil the party with their latest missile test
Facebook shares responding to rising profits
Political risks are a looming cloud on Facebook's horizon, but right now investors are focused on advertising revenues.
What are China A shares and should you buy them?
China A shares were originally created for domestic Chinese investors - now it is becoming increasingly easy for foreigners to buy them too, but should you?
Where next for US tech stocks?
US tech stocks have seen plenty of volatility over the last few days. Is this the end of their stellar growth?
US Dollar hit by Trump’s suggestion it’s too strong
The President told the Wall Street Journal that he thinks the ‘dollar is getting too strong’
Fed meeting minutes and Trump/Xi meeting weigh on Markets
Yesterday's ADP employment data-inspired gains were reversed following some surprises from the Fed meeting minutes which will weigh on the markets today
Monacotrades.com – An Interview with the Monaco Trader
I got talking to the Monaco Trader recently at a cars-and-coffee event and we struck up a conversation about trading and investing in general
Monacotrades – An Interview with the Monaco Trader [Part 2]
Part 2 of a two-part discussion with Monacotrades, a prominent Twitter-based trader and investor from the UK
Market Prophit to feature Last Sale data from NASDAQ
Market Prophit is now going to be using Last Sale real time data from NASDAQ to power its stock market analytics platform
