Plain-English definitions, reviewed by an independent investor
Nasdaq
Nasdaq is a major U.S. exchange known for listing tech and growth companies, also an index of those stocks.
Nasdaq is a major U.S. exchange known for listing tech and growth companies, also an index of those stocks.
(An exchange and a tech-heavy index)
Why it matters
It is the home turf of the big tech names most retail investors watch.
Common confusion
Its tech tilt means it can swing more than broader, blunter indexes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nasdaq vs NYSE?
Nasdaq is electronic and tech-led; the NYSE lists many industrial and financial giants.
Is the Nasdaq an index?
“The Nasdaq” can mean the exchange or its composite index; context decides.