Nasdaq

Also known as National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations, Nasdaq Stock Market, NASDAQ - All Markets

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The Nasdaq is a stock exchange where shares of companies are bought and sold, with a particular focus on technology and growth companies. It matters because the Nasdaq's overall performance, as measured by its major indexes, is widely followed as an indicator of how well the technology sector and the broader economy are doing.

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Exchange.name: Nasdaq Stock Market
Exchange.logo: frameless|class=skin-invert
Exchange.type: Stock exchange
Exchange.city: New York City
Exchange.country: U.S.
Exchange.owner: Nasdaq, Inc.
Exchange.listings: 4,025 (January 2026)
Exchange.currency: United States dollar
Exchange.mcap: $42.2 trillion (December 2025)

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Official website: www.nasdaq.com
Image: CreditRich Nasdaq Tower NYC.jpg

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Commons category: NASDAQ
inception: 1971-02-04
social media followers: 756432

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Contents

History
1972–2000
Founding and Origins
Market Growth
Online Trading
2000–2020
Public listing and market change
Acquisitions
Sustainability and leadership milestones
2024–present
Quote availability
Trading schedule
Market tiers
Difference between NYSE and Nasdaq
See also
References
External links

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Nasdaq Stock Market (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) is an American stock exchange. It is the second-largest stock exchange by market capitalization and the first fully electronic stock market. Based in Manhattan, New York City, the exchange is among the most active stock trading venues by volume in the United States.