Exploring the Role of an Exchange
An exchange is more than a marketplace for buyers and sellers - it's a home for innovation. Discover how we bring companies to the public markets while keeping investor protection a top priority.
As part of our Purpose to empower economic opportunity, we are building upon our Smart Investing section, sharing our unique insights so that all investors can navigate the markets of today while saving and investing for tomorrow.
The Role of an Exchange
SPACs & Direct Listings
Understanding ETFs
How Leveraged ETFs, Inverse ETFs and Leveraged Inverse ETFs Work
ETFs first came to market in the mid 1990s. In the 30 years that followed, the ETF sector experienced immense growth. Today, the ETF sector continues to grow in size and breadth, with issuers innovating around new types of product offerings, including new single-stock leveraged and inverse ETFs.
Learn More$10,645.4
Global ETF AUM reached, From the end of October 2023 to the end of November 2023
Advancing Diversity
Nasdaq's new diversity rule helps move the needle on diversity in the boardroom by providing a standardized disclosure framework to drive greater transparency on corporate governance.
Learn MoreAdena Friedman, President and CEO, NasdaqWe believe wholeheartedly that ensuring fair, secure and accessible markets for all is vital to creating strong economies that move the world forward.