There are multiple ways (such as ETFs, mutual funds, options, futures and annuities) that are accessible for investors at all levels to invest in Nasdaq-100®. With a proven history of high index performance, the Nasdaq-100® is the best way to invest in some of the top non-financial companies listed on Nasdaq.
A hedge is an investment intended to offset potential losses in other investments.
Higher risk investments carry a higher chance of underperformance and losses.
A liquid asset can easily be converted into cash.
Mutual funds are an effective way to save for retirement with minimal risk. They are designed to provide diversified exposure and long-term growth, while protecting your income and assets.
Annuities are a good option for those seeking guaranteed income after retirement. They can be funded with a lump sum or through a series of regular payments. Unlike equity investments, however, annuities are an insurance product with low growth.
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer the benefits of a diversified portfolio and typically track a pool of assets, such as an index, sector or commodity. Unlike mutual funds, they can be easily traded like stocks.
Futures are a riskier derivative best suited for more sophisticated investors. The contracts provide a way to invest in commodities markets—and are often used for hedging or speculation. They have higher liquidity than options.
Similar to futures, options are also riskier contracts best suited for sophisticated investors. They provide investors with the option to buy or sell a security at a specific date and specific price. Options can be a dependable form of hedging and are less liquid than futures.
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Fund-related products are one of the simplest ways to gain exposure to the NDX.
If you’re investing in a long-term retirement vehicle or life insurance, annuities that track the Nasdaq-100® are definitely worth considering. These annuities have consistently performed well over time and are a great barometer of todays’ economy, too.
If you want to be part of a broad-based index made up of the major industries that drive our economy, Nasdaq-100® options may be for you. We offer traditional AM-Settled Monthly, and PM-settled Monday, Wednesday, Friday and weekly expires.
Nasdaq-100® futures can be a great hedge against swings in tech earnings because they offer multiple kinds of protection.
The Nasdaq Next Generation 100 Index (NGX) is designed to measure the performance of the next generation of Nasdaq-listed non-financial companies; that is, the largest 100 securities outside of the Nasdaq-100 Index.
The Nasdaq-100 ESG Index (NDXESG) is designed to measure the performance of the companies in the Nasdaq-100 Index that meet specific ESG criteria.
The NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index is an equal weighted index based on the securities of the NASDAQ-100 Index that are classified as Technology according to the Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB) classification system.
The Nasdaq-100 Micro Index (XND) is designed to reflect 1/100th the value of the Nasdaq-100 Index®.
The Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Participation Index (NDXDYNPT) is designed to change the exposure to theNasdaq-100 Index, based on its daily closing price relative to its 10-day moving average price.
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