Nasdaq Composite
Region: US · Currency: USD
Price history
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What drives the price
The Nasdaq Composite tracks all common equities listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market — roughly 3,000+ companies, heavily skewed toward technology and biotech. It is more growth-oriented and volatile than the S&P 500, with the "Magnificent Seven" mega-cap tech names driving most of its returns since 2020.
- Tech earnings cycles and AI capex narratives are the dominant fundamental driver
- Long-duration discount rates (real 10Y yields) move tech valuations more than other sectors
- The Nasdaq-100 (NDX) sub-index, used by QQQ ETF, captures the top 100 non-financial Nasdaq names
- Biotech sub-sector volatility and FDA approval cycles add idiosyncratic risk to the headline number
Frequently asked questions
What is the Nasdaq Composite?
Nasdaq Composite is a major stock market index tracking large companies traded in the United States. It is used by investors and analysts as a benchmark for the broader the United States equity market and serves as the underlying for many tradeable ETFs and futures contracts.
How can I invest in the Nasdaq Composite?
You cannot buy the index directly, but you can gain exposure via ETFs that replicate it, or trade futures and options on it. ETF expense ratios for major indices typically range from 0.05% to 0.5% per year.
What drives the Nasdaq Composite day-to-day?
Short-term moves are driven by central bank policy expectations, the path of the United States interest rates, corporate earnings releases, and global risk sentiment. Larger structural moves track economic-growth and inflation cycles over months.
When does the Nasdaq Composite market open and close?
Trading hours follow the home exchange — typically 9:00-9:30 to 15:30-17:00 local time on weekdays. Pre-market and after-hours trading is available via futures and certain ETFs that trade around the clock during the trading week.
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About this index
Nasdaq Composite is one of the most-tracked equity benchmarks in its market. NowPrice publishes the live level along with intraday range and a 24-hour / 7-day / 30-day price-history chart. Data is sourced from Yahoo Finance and refreshed every 5 minutes during local trading hours; outside of session, the figure is the most recent close.