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Nasdaq 100: price today and performance
The index of the 100 largest non-financial companies on the Nasdaq: today's level, performance and what moves it.
Performance of the Nasdaq 100
Returns of the Nasdaq 100
| Nasdaq 100 (points, in dollars) | MSCI World (in euros) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +20.5% | +17.4% |
| 3 years (a year) | +29.3% | +20.7% |
| 5 years (a year) | +14.5% | +11.6% |
| 10 years (a year) | +20.6% | +12.9% |
Monthly closes. Indices in points do not include dividends. Past returns do not guarantee future results. Data up to October 2026.
What it is
The Nasdaq 100 brings together the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq market in New York. It is dominated by technology (Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta) and growth companies.
What moves it
It is the index most sensitive to interest rates: since much of its companies' value lies in future earnings, it rises sharply when rate cuts are expected and falls harder when rates go up. Investment in artificial intelligence also weighs heavily.
How to invest
Through an ETF tracking the Nasdaq 100. Bear in mind it is heavily concentrated in one sector and a few companies.
Compare what each broker charges to buy ETFs and ETCs →Frequently asked questions
Does the Nasdaq 100 include banks?
No: it leaves out financial companies. That is why technology weighs so much.
Why does it fall more than the S&P 500 in a crisis?
Because its companies are valued for what they expect to earn in the future, which suffers more when rates rise or fear spreads.
What is the difference between the Nasdaq 100 and the Nasdaq Composite?
The Composite includes every Nasdaq company (more than 3,000); the 100 only the 100 largest non-financial ones.
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