Nasdaq Indexes for Asset Owners

    Nasdaq Market Beta Indexes

    Broad Market Benchmarks to Guide Smarter Investment Decisions

    Designed with precision and backed by Nasdaq's trusted methodologies, these indexes deliver reliable insights across industries and regions, empowering investors and financial professionals to make smarter, data-driven decisions.

    What Are Market Beta Indexes?


    Market beta indexes are financial benchmarks designed to represent the broad market or a specific segment of the market, typically weighted by market capitalization. They provide a measure of market performance and rick, with the "beta" component referring to how the index reflects market-wide systematic risk.

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    What Are Nasdaq Market Beta Indexes?


    Nasdaq Market Beta Indexes are essential tools for investors, providing comprehensive benchmarks that capture the performance and risk of equity markets. These indexes track broad market trends or specific market segments, using traditional market capitalization weighting to ensure accurate representation.

    Whether you’re evaluating your portfolio, tracking market performance, or exploring investment opportunities, Nasdaq Market Beta Indexes deliver the insights you need to succeed in today’s dynamic financial markets.

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    Key Features of Nasdaq Market Beta Indexes

    Comprehensive Market Representation


    Tracks large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap companies across industries and regions.

    Market Capitalization Weighting


    Reflects the true market influence of companies, with larger firms carrying more weight in the index.

    Reliable Benchmarking Tools


    Compare investment performance against trusted Nasdaq indexes to make informed decisions.

    Transparent Methodologies


    Nasdaq indexes follow clear, rules-based construction for consistency and dependability.

    Global and Sector-Specific Focus


    Provides exposure to a wide range of industries, including technology, biotech, and financial sectors.

    Dynamic Investment Opportunities


    Adapt to changing markets with indexes that evolve alongside economic and industry trends.

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    Nasdaq-100® Index (NDX)

    The Nasdaq-100 Index is a benchmark that tracks the performance of the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. It is renowned for its focus on innovative and growth-oriented businesses, particularly in the technology, consumer discretionary, and healthcare sectors.

    • Features:
      • Includes global leaders like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon.
      • Excludes financial companies, making it unique among major indexes.
      • Weighted by market capitalization.
    • Purpose:
      • Ideal for tracking the performance of tech-heavy portfolios.
      • Basis for popular investment products like the QQQ ETF.
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    The Nasdaq-100 Index is a benchmark that tracks the performance of the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. It is renowned for its focus on innovative and growth-oriented businesses, particularly in the technology, consumer discretionary, and healthcare sectors.

    • Features:
      • Includes global leaders like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon.
      • Excludes financial companies, making it unique among major indexes.
      • Weighted by market capitalization.
    • Purpose:
      • Ideal for tracking the performance of tech-heavy portfolios.
      • Basis for popular investment products like the QQQ ETF.
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    Asset Managers
    Asset Owners

    PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOX)

    The PHLX Semiconductor Index, often called SOX, is a sector-specific benchmark that tracks the performance of companies in the semiconductor industry. It includes manufacturers, designers, and distributors of semiconductors.

    • Features:
      • Includes global semiconductor leaders like NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD.
      • Price-weighted index, which means larger-priced stocks have a higher influence.
      • Highly sensitive to technological advancements and global demand for semiconductors.
    • Purpose:
      • Widely used to gauge the health of the semiconductor sector.
      • Followed by traders and analysts for insights into tech market trends.
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    The PHLX Semiconductor Index, often called SOX, is a sector-specific benchmark that tracks the performance of companies in the semiconductor industry. It includes manufacturers, designers, and distributors of semiconductors.

    • Features:
      • Includes global semiconductor leaders like NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD.
      • Price-weighted index, which means larger-priced stocks have a higher influence.
      • Highly sensitive to technological advancements and global demand for semiconductors.
    • Purpose:
      • Widely used to gauge the health of the semiconductor sector.
      • Followed by traders and analysts for insights into tech market trends.
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    Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (NBI)

    The Nasdaq Biotechnology Index is a specialized index that tracks companies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

    • Features:
      • Includes firms focused on research and development of treatments and drugs.
      • Market-capitalization-weighted, providing a balanced view of large and small biotech players.
      • Covers innovative companies working in cutting-edge areas like gene therapy and oncology.
    • Purpose:
      • Provides insight into the biotechnology sector’s growth and performance.
      • Used by investors looking for exposure to high-growth, high-risk sectors.
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    The Nasdaq Biotechnology Index is a specialized index that tracks companies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

    • Features:
      • Includes firms focused on research and development of treatments and drugs.
      • Market-capitalization-weighted, providing a balanced view of large and small biotech players.
      • Covers innovative companies working in cutting-edge areas like gene therapy and oncology.
    • Purpose:
      • Provides insight into the biotechnology sector’s growth and performance.
      • Used by investors looking for exposure to high-growth, high-risk sectors.
    Read NBI Factsheets and Methodology ->
    Insurance Companies
    Financial Advisors

    OMX Stockholm 30 Index (OMXS30)

    The OMX Stockholm 30 Index is a benchmark for the 30 most traded stocks on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange, representing Sweden’s leading companies.

    • Features:
      • Includes diverse sectors, such as finance, industrials, and consumer goods.
      • Calculated as a market-capitalization-weighted index.
      • Real-time updates during the Stockholm Stock Exchange trading hours.
    • Purpose:
      • Reflects the performance of the Swedish stock market.
      • Widely used by Nordic and international investors as a benchmark for Nordic equities.
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    The OMX Stockholm 30 Index is a benchmark for the 30 most traded stocks on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange, representing Sweden’s leading companies.

    • Features:
      • Includes diverse sectors, such as finance, industrials, and consumer goods.
      • Calculated as a market-capitalization-weighted index.
      • Real-time updates during the Stockholm Stock Exchange trading hours.
    • Purpose:
      • Reflects the performance of the Swedish stock market.
      • Widely used by Nordic and international investors as a benchmark for Nordic equities.
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    Benefits of Nasdaq Market Beta Indexes

    Risk Management


    Tailor portfolios to specific volatility targets, enhancing control over investment risk.

    Growth Opportunities


    High-beta indexes offer the potential for higher returns during market upswings.

    Capital Preservation


    Low-beta indexes provide more stable performance, protecting assets during market downturns.

    Flexibility


    Adjust beta exposure to align with changing investment objectives and market environments.

    Transparency


    Nasdaq's transparent index methodologies facilitate informed decision-making and compliance with regulatory standards.

    Global Exposure


    Gain access to a diversified portfolio of companies across different sectors and geographies.

    Who Should Use Nasdaq Market Beta Indexes?

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    Asset Managers

    Build well-diversified, data-driven investment portfolios.

    Financial Advisors

    Benchmark portfolios and guide clients with trusted market insights.

    Insurance Carriers

    Optimize portfolios and manage risk with benchmarks aligned to long-term investment goals.

    Asset Owners

    Benchmark performance, diversify portfolios, and align investments with strategic objectives.

    Asset Managers

    Build well-diversified, data-driven investment portfolios.

    Financial Advisors

    Benchmark portfolios and guide clients with trusted market insights.

    Insurance Carriers

    Optimize portfolios and manage risk with benchmarks aligned to long-term investment goals.

    Asset Owners

    Benchmark performance, diversify portfolios, and align investments with strategic objectives.

    Key Characteristics of Nasdaq Market Beta Indexes

    Optimize Your Investments with Nasdaq Market Beta Indexes


    Discover the power of Nasdaq Market Beta Indexes to elevate your investment strategy. From tracking market performance to constructing diversified portfolios, Nasdaq indexes offer the insights and tools investors need to stay competitive.

    Start leveraging these benchmarks for smarter decision-making. Explore Nasdaq’s full range of market beta indexes today.

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