NASDAQ Composite Index
NASDAQCOM • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
20,916.55
Year-over-Year Change
0.10%
Date Range
10/6/2021 - 8/5/2025
Summary
The NASDAQ Composite Index tracks the performance of over 3,000 stocks listed on the NASDAQ stock market, with a heavy concentration in technology and innovation-driven companies. It serves as a critical barometer of technological and growth-sector economic health in the United States.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This market capitalization-weighted index represents a comprehensive snapshot of technology, internet, biotechnology, and emerging growth companies across various sectors. Economists and investors use it as a key indicator of innovation-driven economic momentum and investor sentiment in high-growth industries.
Methodology
The index is calculated using a market capitalization-weighted method, where larger companies have a more significant impact on the overall index value.
Historical Context
Policymakers and financial analysts use the NASDAQ Composite as a leading indicator of technological innovation, economic dynamism, and potential future economic trends.
Key Facts
- Includes over 3,000 stocks listed on the NASDAQ exchange
- Heavily weighted towards technology and growth companies
- Considered a key indicator of innovation and economic growth
FAQs
Q: What makes the NASDAQ Composite different from other stock indices?
A: Unlike the Dow Jones or S&P 500, the NASDAQ Composite is heavily concentrated in technology and growth-oriented companies, making it a unique measure of innovation-driven economic performance.
Q: How often is the NASDAQ Composite Index updated?
A: The index is calculated and updated continuously during trading hours, with official closing values reported at the end of each trading day.
Q: What types of companies are included in the NASDAQ Composite?
A: The index includes domestic and international companies across various sectors, with a strong representation of technology, internet, biotechnology, and emerging growth companies.
Q: How do investors use the NASDAQ Composite Index?
A: Investors use the index to gauge overall market performance, particularly in technology and innovation sectors, and as a benchmark for investment strategies and portfolio management.
Q: What are the limitations of the NASDAQ Composite Index?
A: While comprehensive, the index is heavily tech-weighted and may not fully represent the broader economic landscape, potentially overstating or understating overall economic conditions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, NASDAQ Composite Index [NASDAQCOM], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025