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What is Nasdaq Composite?
The Nasdaq Composite tracks nearly all stocks listed on the Nasdaq exchange, encompassing thousands of companies with a strong concentration in technology.
Because it includes essentially every company on the exchange rather than a curated selection, the Nasdaq Composite is broader in scope than the Nasdaq 100, though both tend to move similarly due to overlapping large constituents.
How to Trade Nasdaq Composite — Exchanges, Strategies & Risk Management
Where IXIC is traded
The Nasdaq Composite isn't directly tradable as a single instrument, but investors can gain similar exposure through broad technology-focused or total market index funds and ETFs.
Common trading approaches
Because the Nasdaq Composite includes thousands of companies with a strong tech tilt, some investors track it as a broad gauge of technology and growth stock sentiment, distinct from more concentrated indices like the Nasdaq 100.
Risk management basics
Given its heavy weighting toward technology and growth companies, the Nasdaq Composite can see larger swings than more diversified indices during sector-specific downturns. Time horizon and diversification are common considerations.
This section is educational and general in nature — it is not personalized financial advice. Any trading or investment decision should be based on your own research and risk tolerance.
Key facts
- Launched in 1971
- Includes thousands of listed companies
- Broader in scope than the Nasdaq 100
Quick answers
What is the Nasdaq Composite?
The Nasdaq Composite is a stock market index that tracks nearly all stocks listed on the Nasdaq exchange.
What is the difference between the Nasdaq Composite and Nasdaq 100?
The Nasdaq Composite includes thousands of companies across the exchange, while the Nasdaq 100 tracks only the 100 largest non-financial companies.
When was the Nasdaq Composite launched?
The Nasdaq Composite launched in 1971.
Where can I view live Nasdaq Composite charts?
You can view a live, interactive Nasdaq Composite chart above, or open it in the full multi-chart grid using the button on this page.
How many stocks are in the Nasdaq Composite?
The Nasdaq Composite includes nearly all common stocks listed on the Nasdaq exchange, several thousand companies in total, spanning a wide range of industries and company sizes.
Is the Nasdaq Composite the same as tech stocks?
While often associated with technology due to a heavy concentration of tech companies, the Nasdaq Composite also includes stocks from many other sectors, including healthcare, consumer goods, and financials.