Nasdaq Thematic Indexes
Nasdaq's thematic indexes offer investors targeted exposure to specific market themes and trends, such as technology, sustainability, healthcare, and more. These innovative indexes leverage specialized methodologies to track the performance of companies driving innovation within these themes.
Invest in Tomorrow's Trends Today
Thematic indexes are investment tools designed to track the performance of companies and sectors aligned with specific themes, trends, or ideas that are shaping the future. These themes and megatrends can range from technological innovations and environmental sustainability to demographic shifts and emerging consumer behaviors. By focusing on companies driving these transformative trends, thematic indexes provide investors with targeted exposure to long-term growth opportunities.
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About Nasdaq AI & Cloud Indexes
Nasdaq AI and Cloud indexes track the companies shaping digital transformation driving our 21st century economy. These benchmarks capture leaders and innovators in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud infrastructure—from software and data analytics providers to cloud platforms and computing enablers.
Learn About Nasdaq AI & Cloud IndexesKey Focus Areas
Artificial intelligence, big data, chatbots, cloud computing, cloud infrastructure, cloud storage, image recognition, machine learning, NLP, robotics, software, speech recognition.
Why Invest
Access leading edge AI and cloud companies through methodological, rules-based indexes designed to capture the growth of the megatrends.
Key Features
Track performance of US-based and international AI and cloud companies. Minimum market cap, liquidity, and float requirements ensure quality of index constituents. Coverage across various sub-sectors including robotics, big data, mobility, and infrastructure.
About Nasdaq CME Crypto Index
The Nasdaq CME Crypto Index provides sophisticated exposure to the evolving digital asset landscape. This innovative benchmark tracks a diverse basket of USD-traded cryptocurrencies while maintaining rigorous eligibility standards around liquidity, custody, and exchange requirements. The index adapts dynamically to represent the maturing crypto market while remaining investable.
Learn About Nasdaq CME Crypto IndexKey Focus Areas
Bitcoin, Ethereum, digital assets, blockchain technology.
Why Invest
Access institutional-grade crypto exposure through a methodologically robust index designed to capture the growth of digital assets.
Key Features
Tracks performance of multiple vetted cryptocurrencies. Quarterly rebalancing and reconstitution. Free float market cap weighted.
About Nasdaq Cybersecurity Indexes
The Nasdaq Cybersecurity Indexes track companies at the forefront of digital security and data protection. These indexes offer exposure to companies providing critical cybersecurity hardware, software, and services in an increasingly digitized world.
Learn About Nasdaq Cybersecurity IndexesKey Focus Areas
Network security, data protection, threat detection, cloud security.
Why Invest
Capture growth in an essential industry driven by increasing cyber threats and regulatory requirements.
Key Features
Tracks performance of cybersecurity infrastructure and service providers. Focuses on companies dedicated to cybersecurity solutions. Critical sector for businesses and governments globally. Addresses escalating cyber threats and regulatory requirements.
About Nasdaq Energy Infrastructure Indexes
Nasdaq Energy Infrastructure Indexes track companies building and modernizing the backbone of global energy systems; firms driving innovation in electricity transmission, smart grids, renewable integration, storage technologies and material mining. They provide investors and analysts with insight into how energy infrastructure is adapting to rising demand for electricity, regulatory shifts, and the transition toward less carbon-intensive power sources.
Learn About Nasdaq Energy Infrastructure IndexesKey Focus Areas
Energy grid operation, energy transmission, climate tech, battery storage, rare earth metals mining, and solar & wind energy.
Why Invest
Access leading edge energy transition companies through methodological, rules-based indexes designed to capture the growth of the megatrend.
Key Features
Track performance of US-based and international energy transition companies. Minimum market cap, liquidity, and float requirements ensure quality of index constituents. Quarterly rebalances and semiannual reconstitutions.
About the Nasdaq Veles California Water Index
The Nasdaq Veles California Water Index provides enhanced transparency and innovative risk management solutions to the individuals and entities that rely on California water markets to align supply and demand. A first of its kind index, NQH2O provides a benchmark on the spot price of water in the state of California. The unparalleled transparency of this index fosters greater price discovery and opens the doors for the creation of new tradable financial instruments to serve the needs of the California water market.
Learn About the Nasdaq Veles California Water IndexKey Focus Areas
Water rights in the state of California.
Why to Invest
Given the relative scarcity of water supply, the Western United States has seen the creation of nascent, but rapidly growing markets for the transacting of water rights. California is the largest market by volume and value.
Key Features
Aggregated from the five largest and most actively traded markets in California. Priced weekly in US dollars per Acre Foot ($/AF), the prevailing market price for water transactions. Sourced weekly from Waterlitix™ – a pricing and market information database developed and maintained by WestWater Research.
About Green Equity Indexes
The Nasdaq Green Equity Indexes offer exposure to companies focused on sustainable and environmentally responsible business practices. Led by the flagship Nasdaq Green Economy Global Benchmark Index (QGREEN), these indexes track enterprises working to advance economic development through reduced carbon usage and clean energy initiatives.
Learn About Green Equity IndexesKey Focus Areas
Energy efficiency, clean fuels, renewable energy, natural resources, water management, pollution mitigation.
Why Invest
Access companies driving the transition to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy across diverse sectors.
Key Features
Tracks performance of environmentally focused companies. Coverage across multiple sustainable development areas. Industry diversification across Technology, Consumer Goods, Industrials, Utilities. Sustainability-first approach to development and infrastructure.
Who Uses Nasdaq Thematic Indexes?
Asset Owners
Organizations such as sovereign wealth funds and large institutions utilize thematic indexes to align their investments with strategic goals.
Insurance Companies
Insurers use thematic indexes to optimize portfolio allocations and align with long-term investment strategies.
Financial Advisors
Professionals use these indexes to build strategic portfolios that reflect client goals and preferences.
ETP Issuers
Exchange-traded product issuers rely on Nasdaq’s indexes to develop ETFs and other investment vehicles that track innovative themes.
Institutional Investors
Asset managers, pension funds, and endowments use thematic indexes to diversify portfolios and gain exposure to high-growth areas.
Corporate Strategists
Companies use thematic indexes to benchmark their performance against industry leaders within specific themes.
Benefits of Nasdaq Thematic Indexes
Targeted Exposure
Gain exposure to specific trends and themes driving global change, such as clean energy, digital transformation, or aging populations.
Growth Potential
Invest in companies at the forefront of innovation, offering significant long-term growth potential.
Diversification
Include companies from various sectors and regions, providing diversified exposure within a targeted investment strategy.
Future-Ready Portfolios
Align investments with long-term trends, positioning portfolios to benefit from sustained growth in emerging industries.
Alignment with Values
Focus on social and environmental impact, allowing investors to align portfolios with personal or institutional values.
Innovative Opportunities
Access early-stage industries and trends that traditional indexes might overlook, capturing growth before it becomes mainstream.
Key Characteristics of Nasdaq Thematic Indexes
Features of Nasdaq Thematic Indexes
Theme-Based Composition
Constructed based on specific themes, capturing companies that contribute significantly to the chosen trend.
Long-Term Focus
Designed with a long-term perspective, targeting trends expected to grow over several years or decades.
Customization Options
Offer flexibility to tailor indexes to specific sub-themes or regions, providing precise exposure.
Investable Products
Available through various investment vehicles like ETFs and mutual funds, facilitating easy access for investors.
Transparent Methodologies
Clear, publicly available index construction methods foster trust and facilitate compliance with regulatory standards.
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