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    Index Education Hub

    Whether you are planning for retirement, saving for key life moments, or learning about market dynamics, the Index Education Hub is your guide on your investing journey.

    Index Investing 101

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    Understanding Indexes

    Expand your understanding of indexes - critical market barometers - and their role in reflecting market trends and establishing a robust investment portfolio.

    Expand your understanding of indexes - critical market barometers - and their role in reflecting market trends and establishing a robust investment portfolio.

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    Understanding ETFs

    Exchange Traded Funds or ETFs are transformational investment vehicles, providing enhanced market access to investors and institutions alike.

    Exchange Traded Funds or ETFs are transformational investment vehicles, providing enhanced market access to investors and institutions alike.

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    Understanding the Nasdaq-100 Index®

    Discover the Power and Innovation of the Nasdaq-100 Index®: the benchmark of the 21st Century

    Discover the Power and Innovation of the Nasdaq-100 Index®: the benchmark of the 21st Century

    Nasdaq-100 Weekly Video Series

    Nasdaq-100 Weekly: Q4 2025 Index Recap
    Mark Marex, Global Head of Index Insights, for Nasdaq Global Indexes recaps key fundamental takeaways from the prior quarter to set the stage for the next earnings season as it gets into high gear.
    Jan 30, 2026

    Nasdaq Notecards

    Explore our Nasdaq Notecards for insights into how you can make informed financial decisions that help you and your family thrive through all of life’s important moments.

    Advanced Investing Topics

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    Understanding Futures

    Expand your understanding of the futures contract, a useful tool for hedging risk in an investment portfolio.

    Expand your understanding of the futures contract, a useful tool for hedging risk in an investment portfolio.

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    Understanding Options

    Demystify the complex realm of options trading and unearth the strategic role they can play for investors seeking risk management tools or potential yield generation.

    Demystify the complex realm of options trading and unearth the strategic role they can play for investors seeking risk management tools or potential yield generation.

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    Understanding Annuities

    Discover the intricacies of annuities in this guide, interpret how they work and how they can contribute to a stable financial future and retirement strategy.

    Discover the intricacies of annuities in this guide, interpret how they work and how they can contribute to a stable financial future and retirement strategy.

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    Understanding SMAs

    In this guide, we’ll explore Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) and how they bring a personal touch to investing, making it a more individual-focused experience.

    In this guide, we’ll explore Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) and how they bring a personal touch to investing, making it a more individual-focused experience.

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    Live Index Performance

    View real-time performance data and historical index trends on the Global Index Watch (GIW) website.

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    For more advanced understanding, our Research & Insights page provides detailed analysis and reports for those looking to deepen their knowledge.

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