How to Invest in the Nasdaq-100®
The Nasdaq-100 is the best way to access the innovative companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market®. Explore the countless ways global investors at all levels can invest in the index.
Ways to Invest in the Nasdaq-100
ETFs & Mutual Funds
Fund-related products are one of the simplest ways to gain exposure to the NDX.
United StatesETFs Mutual Funds
Separately Managed Accounts
Exchange Fund
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Mutual Funds | BrazilETF
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Pan-Europe
France
Poland
Spain
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Mutual Funds
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Options
If you want to be part of a broad-based index made up of the major industries that drive our economy, Nasdaq-100 options may be for you. We offer traditional AM-Settled Monthly, and PM-settled Monday, Wednesday, Friday and weekly expires.
Nasdaq-100 Index® Options (NDX®) Nasdaq-100 Micro Index® Options (XND®)Annuities
If you’re investing in a long-term retirement vehicle or life insurance, annuities that track the Nasdaq-100 are definitely worth considering. These annuities can also serve as a barometer of today's economy.
Nasdaq Insurance SolutionsFutures
Nasdaq-100 futures can be a useful hedge against swings in tech earnings because they offer multiple kinds of protection.
CME E-mini Nasdaq-100 Futures CME Nasdaq-100 Micro E-mini Futures TAIFEX Nasdaq-100 FuturesWhat is the Nasdaq-100 Index?
Related Indexes
Access all the innovative companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market®
NGX
The Nasdaq Next Generation 100 Index® (NGX®) is designed to measure the performance of the next generation of Nasdaq-listed non-financial companies; that is, the largest 100 securities outside of the Nasdaq-100 Index.
View Index Overview Access the Index Through Invesco QQQJNCX
The Nasdaq Innovators Completion Cap™ Index (NCX™) is designed to track the performance of the companies in the Nasdaq Composite Index, outside of the Nasdaq-100 Index® and Nasdaq Next Generation 100 Index®, that have the most valuable patent portfolios relative to their total market values.
View Index Overview Access the Index Through Invesco QQQSNasdaq-100®: Investment Match
What is the time horizon
of your investing goals?i
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SHORT TO MEDIUM-TERM
Short-term hedge risk, leverage market volatility
Medium-term rainy day savings, college funds, vacation
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LONG-TERM
Long-term savings, building wealth
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RETIREMENT
Retirement savings, lower risk threshold
Are you seeking an active
or passive investment? i
Are you an experienced investor seeking
tools for strategies such as hedging? i
A hedge is an investment intended to offset potential losses in other investments.
Are you willing to invest
in higher-risk products? i
Higher risk investments carry a higher chance of underperformance and losses.
Is it important for your investment
to have high liquidity? i
A liquid asset can easily be converted into cash.
You May Want To Explore:
Mutual Funds
Mutual funds are an effective way to save for retirement with minimal risk. They are designed to provide diversified exposure and long-term growth, while protecting your income and assets.
Annuities
Annuities are a good option for those seeking guaranteed income after retirement. They can be funded with a lump sum or through a series of regular payments. Unlike equity investments, however, annuities are an insurance product with low growth.
You May Want To Explore:
ETFs
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer the benefits of a diversified portfolio and typically track a pool of assets, such as an index, sector or commodity. Unlike mutual funds, they can be easily traded like stocks.
You May Want To Explore:
Futures
Futures are a riskier derivative best suited for more sophisticated investors. The contracts provide a way to invest in commodities markets—and are often used for hedging or speculation. They have higher liquidity than options.
You May Want To Explore:
Options
Similar to futures, options are also riskier contracts best suited for sophisticated investors. They provide investors with the option to buy or sell a security at a specific date and specific price. Options can be a dependable form of hedging and are less liquid than futures.
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