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Nasdaq's Real-Time Index Dissemination Feed

Global Index Data Service (GIDS)

About GIDS

GIDS provides consolidated access to real-time and historical index and constituent level data for all Nasdaq indexes, as well as exchange-traded products (ETPs) valuation data and third-party index data. GIDS covers the global market, tracking a wide range of investable industries over five asset classes including equities, fixed income, options, crypto, and alternatives.

Access Options

Via Nasdaq Direct Feeds

Power platforms and applications by processing real-time and delayed data feeds direct from Nasdaq.

Via Data Providers

Nasdaq works with a trusted network of authorized market data distributors to provide both display devices and data feed products containing Nasdaq real-time data. Refer to the Market Data Vendors page for a complete list of companies.

Via Cloud Delivery

Data is made available through a suite of Cloud APIs, including Rest and Streaming Kafka. This allows for effortless integration of data from disparate sources, and a dramatic reduction in time to market for customer-designed applications.

Video Library

Global Index Data Service (GIDS): Nasdaq’s Real-Time Index Dissemination Feed

Global Index Data Service (GIDS) provides greater dissemination frequency for select indexes, allowing for better trading performance and portfolio valuations. The real-time feed also standardizes message formats for index and ETF values to facilitate the processing of cross-market data.

Dec 01, 2021

How Technology Can Help Improve The Logistics And Cargo Sector

Otonomi.ai CEO & Head of Analytics Yann Barbarroux joins Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss how technology can help improve the logistics and cargo sector.

Feb 03, 2022

How Investors Use Nasdaq Biotech Index Data

Nasdaq Global Head of Data Oliver Albers discusses how investors use Nasdaq biotech index data. #NationalBiotechnologyMonth

Jan 20, 2022

#TradeTalks: Optimal Blue is the Largest Digital Mortgage Marketplace in the U.S.

Optimal Blue is the largest digital mortgage marketplace in the U.S., and there are many similarities to other marketplaces and exchanges like Nasdaq. Data Solutions Manager Brennan O’Connell joins Jill Malandrino on #TradeTalks to discuss.