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Index Licensing & ETPs

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Index Licensing

Nasdaq Global Indexes delivers transparent, rules-based indexes built for modern, investable strategies. Backed by deep global market insight and full-service capabilities, our indexes support both active and passive products and can be licensed across a wide range of use cases — helping partners scale innovation with confidence.

Index licensing applications include:

Exchange Traded Products, including ETFs & ETNs

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Structured Products

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Derivative Products, including Futures & Options

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Mutual Funds

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Insurance Products - Index-linked and Variable Annuities

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ETPs Tracking Nasdaq Global Indexes

Nasdaq indexes underpin thousands of exchange-listed and structured products globally, supporting scalable, investable strategies across asset classes.

As a full-service index provider, Nasdaq offers support through the full product lifecycle — from index ideation and construction to listing and ongoing distribution.

We are proud to partner with many of the most recognizable product sponsors around the globe and embrace opportunities to work with smaller firms seeking to launch innovative new strategies.

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Indexes Built for Investable Products

Transparent, rules‑based indexes designed for real‑world investment products. Built with market‑ready construction for scalable implementation.

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Full Lifecycle Support from Ideation to Execution

End-to-end support across the full index lifecycle—from idea generation and construction to licensing, listing support, and ongoing distribution.

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A Trusted Partner to Scale with Confidence

Independent governance and global infrastructure provide a trusted foundation to scale index‑based products with confidence.

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