Nasdaq Indexes for Asset Owners

    Nasdaq Market Beta Indexes

    Benchmarks to Guide Smarter Investment Decisions

    Designed with precision and backed by Nasdaq's trusted methodologies, these indexes deliver reliable insights across industries and regions, empowering investors and financial professionals to make smarter, data-driven decisions.

    What Are Market Beta Indexes?


    Market beta indexes are benchmarks designed to represent the broad market or a specific segment of the market, typically weighted by market capitalization. The "beta" component refers to how the index reflects market-wide systematic risk.

    >> Characteristics of Market Beta Indexes

    They are essential tools for investors who need comprehensive benchmarks that capture the performance and risk of equity markets.

    Whether you’re evaluating your portfolio, tracking market performance, or exploring investment opportunities, Nasdaq Market Beta Indexes deliver the insights you need to succeed in today’s dynamic financial markets.

    >> Who Benefits from Market Beta Indexes

    Key Features of Nasdaq Market Beta Indexes

    Comprehensive Market Representation


    Track large cap, mid cap, and small cap companies across industries and regions.

    Market Capitalization Weighting


    Reflect the true market influence of companies, with larger firms carrying more weight in the indexes.

    Reliable Benchmarking Tools


    Compare investment performance against trusted Nasdaq indexes to make informed decisions.

    Transparent Methodologies


    Nasdaq indexes follow clear, rules-based construction for consistency and dependability.

    Global and Sector-Specific Focus


    Provide exposure to a wide range of industries, including technology, biotech, and financial sectors.

    Dynamic Investment Opportunities


    Adapt to changing markets with indexes that evolve alongside economic and industry trends.

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    Nasdaq-100 Index® (NDX®)

    The Nasdaq-100® is a US large cap equity benchmark comprised of 100 of the most innovative large cap companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market®, representing a unique mix of sector exposures.

    • Features:
      • Includes global leaders like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon.
      • Excludes financial companies, making it unique among major indexes.
      • Weighted by market capitalization.
    • Purpose:
      • Ideal for tracking the performance of tech-heavy portfolios.
      • Basis for popular investment products like QQQ®.
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    The Nasdaq-100® is a US large cap equity benchmark comprised of 100 of the most innovative large cap companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market®, representing a unique mix of sector exposures.

    • Features:
      • Includes global leaders like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon.
      • Excludes financial companies, making it unique among major indexes.
      • Weighted by market capitalization.
    • Purpose:
      • Ideal for tracking the performance of tech-heavy portfolios.
      • Basis for popular investment products like QQQ®.
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    Nasdaq Private Capital™ Indexes

    Nasdaq Private Capital Indexes aim to offer transparent, representative, and robust private capital benchmarks that are built on Nasdaq eVestment’s institutional-quality private markets data.

    • Key Features:
      • Data from Nasdaq eVestment™ sourced directly from Limited Partners, ensuring reliability in index constituent selection and overall index construction.
      • A broad fund universe with eligibility screens and NAV‑weighted aggregation, facilitating fit‑for‑purpose private market benchmarks across multiple sub-asset classes.
    • Purpose: Aim to provide objective rules-based benchmarks that can:
      • better inform asset allocation and comparative performance,
      • enhance risk and return reporting capabilities,
      • and ease data management and system integration.
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    Nasdaq Private Capital Indexes aim to offer transparent, representative, and robust private capital benchmarks that are built on Nasdaq eVestment’s institutional-quality private markets data.

    • Key Features:
      • Data from Nasdaq eVestment™ sourced directly from Limited Partners, ensuring reliability in index constituent selection and overall index construction.
      • A broad fund universe with eligibility screens and NAV‑weighted aggregation, facilitating fit‑for‑purpose private market benchmarks across multiple sub-asset classes.
    • Purpose: Aim to provide objective rules-based benchmarks that can:
      • better inform asset allocation and comparative performance,
      • enhance risk and return reporting capabilities,
      • and ease data management and system integration.
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    PHLX Semiconductor Sector™ Index (SOX™)

    The PHLX Semiconductor Index, often called SOX, is a sector-specific benchmark that tracks the performance of companies in the semiconductor industry. It includes manufacturers, designers, and distributors of semiconductors.

    • Features:
      • Includes global semiconductor leaders like NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD.
      • Price-weighted index, which means larger-priced stocks have a higher influence.
      • Highly sensitive to technological advancements and global demand for semiconductors.
    • Purpose:
      • Widely used to gauge the health of the semiconductor sector.
      • Followed by traders and analysts for insights into tech market trends.
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    The PHLX Semiconductor Index, often called SOX, is a sector-specific benchmark that tracks the performance of companies in the semiconductor industry. It includes manufacturers, designers, and distributors of semiconductors.

    • Features:
      • Includes global semiconductor leaders like NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD.
      • Price-weighted index, which means larger-priced stocks have a higher influence.
      • Highly sensitive to technological advancements and global demand for semiconductors.
    • Purpose:
      • Widely used to gauge the health of the semiconductor sector.
      • Followed by traders and analysts for insights into tech market trends.
    Learn more about Nasdaq Semiconductor Indexes ->
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    Nasdaq Biotechnology Index® (NBI®)

    The Nasdaq Biotechnology Index is a specialized index that tracks companies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

    • Features:
      • Includes firms focused on research and development of treatments and drugs.
      • Market-capitalization-weighted, providing a balanced view of large and small biotech players.
      • Covers innovative companies working in cutting-edge areas like gene therapy and oncology.
    • Purpose:
      • Provides insight into the biotechnology sector’s growth and performance.
      • Used by investors looking for exposure to high-growth, high-risk sectors.
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    The Nasdaq Biotechnology Index is a specialized index that tracks companies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

    • Features:
      • Includes firms focused on research and development of treatments and drugs.
      • Market-capitalization-weighted, providing a balanced view of large and small biotech players.
      • Covers innovative companies working in cutting-edge areas like gene therapy and oncology.
    • Purpose:
      • Provides insight into the biotechnology sector’s growth and performance.
      • Used by investors looking for exposure to high-growth, high-risk sectors.
    Read NBI Factsheets and Methodology ->

    OMX Stockholm 30® Index (OMXS30®)

    The OMX Stockholm 30 Index is a benchmark for the 30 most traded stocks on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange, representing Sweden’s leading companies.

    • Features:
      • Includes diverse sectors, such as finance, industrials, and consumer goods.
      • Calculated as a market-capitalization-weighted index.
      • Real-time updates during the Stockholm Stock Exchange trading hours.
    • Purpose:
      • Reflects the performance of the Swedish stock market.
      • Widely used by Nordic and international investors as a benchmark for Nordic equities.
    Download the OMXS30 Fact Sheet ->

    The OMX Stockholm 30 Index is a benchmark for the 30 most traded stocks on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange, representing Sweden’s leading companies.

    • Features:
      • Includes diverse sectors, such as finance, industrials, and consumer goods.
      • Calculated as a market-capitalization-weighted index.
      • Real-time updates during the Stockholm Stock Exchange trading hours.
    • Purpose:
      • Reflects the performance of the Swedish stock market.
      • Widely used by Nordic and international investors as a benchmark for Nordic equities.
    Download the OMXS30 Fact Sheet ->
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    Benefits of Nasdaq Market Beta Indexes

    Risk Management


    Tailor portfolios to specific volatility targets, enhancing control over investment risk.

    Growth Opportunities


    High-beta indexes offer the potential for higher returns during market upswings.

    Capital Preservation


    Low-beta indexes provide more stable performance, protecting assets during market downturns.

    Flexibility


    Adjust beta exposure to align with changing investment objectives and market environments.

    Transparency


    Nasdaq's transparent index methodologies facilitate informed decision-making and compliance with regulatory standards.

    Global Exposure


    Gain access to a diversified portfolio of companies across different sectors and geographies.

    Who Should Use Nasdaq Market Beta Indexes?

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    Asset Managers

    Build well-diversified, data-driven investment portfolios.

    Financial Advisors

    Benchmark portfolios and guide clients with trusted market insights.

    Insurance Carriers

    Optimize portfolios and manage risk with benchmarks aligned to long-term investment goals.

    Asset Owners

    Benchmark performance, diversify portfolios, and align investments with strategic objectives.

    Asset Managers

    Build well-diversified, data-driven investment portfolios.

    Financial Advisors

    Benchmark portfolios and guide clients with trusted market insights.

    Insurance Carriers

    Optimize portfolios and manage risk with benchmarks aligned to long-term investment goals.

    Asset Owners

    Benchmark performance, diversify portfolios, and align investments with strategic objectives.

    Key Characteristics of Nasdaq Market Beta Indexes

    Optimize Your Investments with Nasdaq Market Beta Indexes


    Discover the power of Nasdaq Market Beta Indexes to elevate your investment strategy. From tracking market performance to constructing diversified portfolios, Nasdaq indexes offer the insights and tools investors need to stay competitive.

    Start leveraging these benchmarks for smarter decision-making. Explore Nasdaq’s full range of market beta indexes today.

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