The Nasdaq has two major indexes
- The Nasdaq Composite Index tracks 2,790 Nasdaq securities - almost everything except mutual funds, preferred stocks, and derivative securities.
- The smaller Nasdaq 100 Index focuses on the largest, non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq with over half in the tech sector.
The Nasdaq Composite is more influential and widely followed, while the Nasdaq 100 is viewed by traders and investors interested in futures, options, and exchange-traded funds.
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