What's the difference between NASDAQ and NASDAQ-100?

Hi, I was searching the difference between Nasdaq 100 and Nasdaq Composite on the Internet. I came across a forum message where a man said that... read more

Nasdaq is NASDAQ Exchange. Nasdaq Composite index covers all stocks listed on the Nasdaq Exchange. The stocks traded on the Nasdaq Exchange and listed on other Exchanges are not covered by the Nasdaq Index. read more

Remember, although both"the Dow" and the"Nasdaq" refer to market indices, only the Nasdaq also refers to an exchange where investors can buy and sell stock. Furthermore, an investor can't trade the Dow or the Nasdaq indexes because they each represent merely a mathematical average that people use to try and make sense of the stock market. read more

The Nasdaq Composite is based on the 4,000+ stocks being traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The difference is subtle, but it's worth understanding to avoid any confusion. Generally, the Nasdaq Composite is a good proxy for what is happening in the tech segments of the markets. read more