The Benchmark of the 21st Century
Nasdaq-100 Index®
A globally recognized index of 100 of the most innovative large cap companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market®.
What is the Nasdaq-100 Index®?
The Nasdaq-100 Index is as a truly differentiated US large cap equity benchmark comprised of 100 fundamentally sound and innovative Nasdaq-listed companies, representing a unique mix of sector exposures. Its prolonged record of outperformance over other large cap indexes has earned the Nasdaq-100 the right to be considered the benchmark of the 21st century and it should be an option for every investor seeking out a compelling large cap growth or large cap core investment solution.
How the Nasdaq-100® Helps You
Asset Managers
- Stand Out from the Noise: By leveraging the Nasdaq-100®'s reputation for innovation and growth, asset managers can create differentiated investment products with compelling stories that stand out.
- Access to Market-Driving Innovation: With Nasdaq's broad capabilities and trusted, global ecosystem, asset managers can tap into cutting-edge market insights and credibility.
- Comprehensive Support: In addition to the index itself, Nasdaq also provides analytics tools, research, and ongoing support throughout the product lifecycle. This end-to-end partnership enables asset managers to optimize strategies and deliver superior results to their clients.
- Enhanced Performance: The index's focus on high-growth, market-leading companies provides a solid foundation for outperforming benchmarks, helping to alleviate performance pressures.
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- Stand Out from the Noise: By leveraging the Nasdaq-100®'s reputation for innovation and growth, asset managers can create differentiated investment products with compelling stories that stand out.
- Access to Market-Driving Innovation: With Nasdaq's broad capabilities and trusted, global ecosystem, asset managers can tap into cutting-edge market insights and credibility.
- Comprehensive Support: In addition to the index itself, Nasdaq also provides analytics tools, research, and ongoing support throughout the product lifecycle. This end-to-end partnership enables asset managers to optimize strategies and deliver superior results to their clients.
- Enhanced Performance: The index's focus on high-growth, market-leading companies provides a solid foundation for outperforming benchmarks, helping to alleviate performance pressures.
Asset Owners
- Providing Rigorous Benchmarks: The index serves as a robust benchmark for asset allocation decisions, offering a more nuanced alternative to one-size-fits-all solutions.
- Performance Justification: Investing in the Nasdaq-100® helps asset owners meet performance expectations and justify investment decisions across diverse portfolios.
- Global Ecosystem Access: Nasdaq's trusted position in global financial markets offers asset owners confidence, access, and capabilities to navigate complex investment landscapes.
- Diversification and Risk Management: With exposure to leading companies across high-growth sectors, asset owners can capitalize on emerging thematic investment opportunities while diversifying portfolios and mitigating risks associated with market volatility.
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- Providing Rigorous Benchmarks: The index serves as a robust benchmark for asset allocation decisions, offering a more nuanced alternative to one-size-fits-all solutions.
- Performance Justification: Investing in the Nasdaq-100® helps asset owners meet performance expectations and justify investment decisions across diverse portfolios.
- Global Ecosystem Access: Nasdaq's trusted position in global financial markets offers asset owners confidence, access, and capabilities to navigate complex investment landscapes.
- Diversification and Risk Management: With exposure to leading companies across high-growth sectors, asset owners can capitalize on emerging thematic investment opportunities while diversifying portfolios and mitigating risks associated with market volatility.
Insurance Companies
- Diversify Your Annuities: Develop innovative index-linked annuity solutions that stand out in the market by leveraging the Nasdaq-100®'s association with innovation and growth.
- Elevate Your Brand Strength: Aligning with Nasdaq's reputable brand helps build trust and credibility among clients and advisors.
- Provide Sales Support and Education: Nasdaq offers resources and educational materials to support sales teams and educate advisors on the benefits of Nasdaq-100® indexed products.
- Meet Client Demand: Offer products that cater to the growing demand for personalized, outcome-oriented investment strategies.
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- Diversify Your Annuities: Develop innovative index-linked annuity solutions that stand out in the market by leveraging the Nasdaq-100®'s association with innovation and growth.
- Elevate Your Brand Strength: Aligning with Nasdaq's reputable brand helps build trust and credibility among clients and advisors.
- Provide Sales Support and Education: Nasdaq offers resources and educational materials to support sales teams and educate advisors on the benefits of Nasdaq-100® indexed products.
- Meet Client Demand: Offer products that cater to the growing demand for personalized, outcome-oriented investment strategies.
Financial Advisors
- Filter Out the Noise: Providing a centralized platform with comprehensive information, the Nasdaq-100® helps advisors conduct due diligence and simplify investment choices.
- Differentiate Your Relationship: Nasdaq supplies in-depth research, analytics, and educational resources to enhance advisors' knowledge and ability to add value for clients well above what competitors can offer.
- Delivering Personalized Solutions: The index's diversified and innovation-focused composition allows advisors to confidently tailor investment strategies that meet individual client goals.
- Staying Competitive: By leveraging Nasdaq's brand and innovative products, advisors can differentiate their services in a competitive market.
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- Filter Out the Noise: Providing a centralized platform with comprehensive information, the Nasdaq-100® helps advisors conduct due diligence and simplify investment choices.
- Differentiate Your Relationship: Nasdaq supplies in-depth research, analytics, and educational resources to enhance advisors' knowledge and ability to add value for clients well above what competitors can offer.
- Delivering Personalized Solutions: The index's diversified and innovation-focused composition allows advisors to confidently tailor investment strategies that meet individual client goals.
- Staying Competitive: By leveraging Nasdaq's brand and innovative products, advisors can differentiate their services in a competitive market.
Challenges the Nasdaq-100® Can Address
Navigating Market Volatility
Offers stable, growth-oriented investment options to manage market fluctuations effectively.
Differentiation in a Crowded Market
Helps asset managers and financial advisors stand out from the noise with innovative products and strategies.
Accessing Comprehensive Support
Provides end-to-end support, including research and analytics, to deliver total lifecycle support.
Meeting Performance Pressures
Enables asset owners and managers to achieve and justify strong performance through exposure to high-growth companies.
Building Brand Recognition
Assists insurance companies in enhancing credibility and trust through association with Nasdaq.
Simplifying Investment Decisions
Offers financial advisors centralized resources to streamline due diligence and portfolio construction.
Key Characteristics of the Nasdaq-100 Index®
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Exclusion of Financials
Through its concentration on non-financial sectors, the index showcases industries at the forefront of technological and innovative growth.
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Global Impact
Includes prominent international companies, offering a worldwide ?investment exposure.
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Innovative Companies Across Multiple Sectors
Represents leaders in healthcare, consumer goods, and industrials alongside technology.
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Market Capitalization-Based Weighting
Reflects the economic significance of larger companies within the index.
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Dynamic and Adaptive
Quarterly reviews and rebalancing keep the index aligned with current market leaders.
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Benchmark for Growth
Serves as a key performance indicator for growth-oriented investment strategies.
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Support Throughout Product Lifecycle
Nasdaq offers ongoing research and analytics support, not just a set-and-forget index, enhancing value for asset managers and partners.
Features of the Nasdaq-100®
Market Capitalization-Based
Ensures impactful companies drive index performance.
Regular Updates
Maintains relevance through quarterly rebalancing.
Wide Sector Representation
Diversifies investments across multiple high-growth industries.
Global Reach
Benefits from innovations and trends on an international scale.
Equal Weighted Option
Offers alternative investment through the Nasdaq-100 Equal Weighted™ Index to reduce concentration risk.
End-to-End Support
Nasdaq provides full investment support, adding value beyond the index.
Comprehensive Ecosystem Access
Access Nasdaq's tech network for market insights using tools like Nasdaq eVestment.
Whether you're an asset manager crafting top-performing funds, an asset owner seeking sustainable growth, an insurance company offering innovative annuity products, or a financial advisor building client portfolios, the Nasdaq-100 Index® provides a dynamic and robust investment foundation. Its focus on innovation, market leadership, and diversified growth positions it as an essential component in today's investment landscape.
Discover how the Nasdaq-100® can help you navigate challenges, differentiate your offerings, and achieve your investment goals.
Nasdaq-100® FAQs
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Unlike broader market indexes, the Nasdaq-100 specifically excludes financial companies to focus on innovative, non-financial sectors driving modern economic growth. It is heavily weighted towards technology and growth-oriented companies, setting it apart as an index that captures the performance of industry leaders at the forefront of innovation.
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A wide range of investors can benefit, including asset managers, asset owners like pension funds and endowments, insurance companies, and financial advisors. The index offers growth potential and diversification, making it suitable for those seeking exposure to leading companies across multiple high-growth sectors.
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Asset managers can leverage the Nasdaq-100® to create differentiated investment products that stand out in a crowded market. By offering funds or ETFs based on the index, they provide clients with access to high-growth, market-leading companies. Nasdaq also offers analytics tools, research, and ongoing support to help optimize investment strategies and enhance performance.
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Asset owners can use the Nasdaq-100® to diversify beyond traditional investment allocations. The index provides exposure to leading companies across various high-growth sectors, helping to mitigate risks associated with market volatility and achieve a balance between growth potential and risk management.
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Insurance companies can develop innovative, index-linked annuity products based on the Nasdaq-100®. Aligning with the Nasdaq-100® enhances brand recognition and credibility. Additionally, Nasdaq provides resources and educational materials to support sales teams and advisors, helping them understand and promote the benefits of Nasdaq-100®-linked products.
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Financial advisors can use the Nasdaq-100® to construct portfolios that offer clients exposure to high-growth, innovative companies. The index's diversified composition allows advisors to tailor investment strategies to meet individual client goals. Nasdaq also provides research, analytics, and educational resources to help advisors stay informed and add value for their clients.
Live Index Performance
View real-time performance data and historical index trends on the Global Index Watch (GIW) website.