The NASDAQ-100, commonly traded as NASDAQ, US100, or NDX, tracks the performance of 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. It is one of the world's leading stock indices and is widely regarded as a benchmark for the U.S. technology sector.
The NASDAQ-100 is primarily influenced by Federal Reserve policy, interest rates, inflation, corporate earnings, economic data, and the performance of major technology companies such as Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon, and Meta. Due to its strong growth profile and high liquidity, the index remains one of the most actively traded equity indices among investors and traders worldwide.
This page provides NASDAQ-100 (US100) forecasts, technical analysis, economic calendar events, key support and resistance levels, forward points, margin data, market statistics, and regularly updated trading insights.
The NASDAQ-100 excludes financial companies and is far more concentrated in technology - typically 50%+ tech weighting versus roughly 30% in the S&P 500. This makes the NASDAQ-100 more volatile and more sensitive to interest rate changes, since growth stocks are valued heavily on future earnings that get discounted more sharply when rates rise.
NASDAQ-100 (US100)
The NASDAQ-100 is primarily influenced by Federal Reserve policy, interest rates, inflation, corporate earnings, economic data, and the performance of major technology companies such as Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon, and Meta. Due to its strong growth profile and high liquidity, the index remains one of the most actively traded equity indices among investors and traders worldwide.
This page provides NASDAQ-100 (US100) forecasts, technical analysis, economic calendar events, key support and resistance levels, forward points, margin data, market statistics, and regularly updated trading insights.
Trading Specifications NASDAQ-100
ℹ INFO
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Symbol | NASDAQ-100 (US100 / NDX) |
| Asset Class | U.S. Equity Index |
| Underlying Market | 100 largest non-financial companies listed on Nasdaq |
| Trading Hours | Nearly 24 hours (broker dependent), Monday–Friday |
| Most Active Trading Period | 13:30–20:00 UTC (U.S. cash market session) |
| Key Market Drivers | Federal Reserve decisions, CPI, NFP, earnings reports, Treasury yields, major technology stocks |
| Largest Components | Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon, Meta, Broadcom, Tesla |
| Correlation | Strongly correlated with the U.S. technology sector and generally inversely affected by rising Treasury yields |
Marginal Data NASDAQ-100
Margin
$42043
2026-09-15
Point Cost
$5.00
per 1 pp
Points
8409 pp
margin / cost
Economic Calendar (High Impact Events) Index Nasdaq100
Current Week (14.09–20.09)
| Time | Event | Cur. | Actual | Forecast | Prev. | Eff. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.09 15:30 | Retail Sales m/m | USD | 0.3% | -0.6% | — | |
| 16.09 15:30 | Core Retail Sales m/m | USD | 0.5% | -0.3% | — | |
| 16.09 17:30 | EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change | USD | 6.729 M | -0.391 M | — | |
| 16.09 21:00 | Fed Interest Rate Decision | USD | 3.75% | — | ||
| 16.09 21:30 | FOMC Press Conference | USD | — | |||
| 17.09 15:30 | Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index | USD | 19.5 | 47.4 | — | |
| 17.09 15:30 | Initial Jobless Claims | USD | 199 K | 206 K | — |
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Latest News NASDAQ
15.09.2026
Merz Calls for Trade Tools to Fight ‘Unfair’ China Competition
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Germany will support tough new measures against China’s “unfair” trade practices at a meeting of European Union leaders next month.
15.09.2026
LNG Buyers Look to US to Hedge Future Risk of Hormuz Disruption
Liquefied natural gas buyers are accelerating discussions to buy more fuel from the US as the Iran war and turmoil over the Strait of Hormuz forces them to seek alternatives to suppliers in the Middle East.
15.09.2026
China and US Discuss Cutting Tariffs on Agriculture and Energy
The US and China are discussing slashing tariffs on certain goods, including on American energy and agricultural shipments — a potential sign the leaders’ summit next week will lead to an extension of the one-year trade truce.
15.09.2026
Iran Squeezing Saudi Oil on East and West, Schork Says
Stephen Schork, principal and editor at The Schork Group, explains Iran’s expanded control of Middle East oil flows and says the US strategic petroleum reserve “will be drawn down, by November, to its operational limits.” (Source: Bloomberg)
15.09.2026
Private sector is 'the right place' to solve AI threats, White House's Hassett says
President Donald Trump's AI-friendly administration argues U.S. dominance over China in the fast-expanding industry is essential.
15.09.2026
México pierde a turistas que más gastan y apuesta por China
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15.09.2026
China Stuck in Economic Slow Lane Relies on AI-Fueled Export Boom
China’s domestic economy remains stuck in the slow lane, with the AI boom keeping exports afloat.
FAQ Nasdaq100
What is the NASDAQ-100 (US100)?
The NASDAQ-100, also traded as US100 or NDX, is a stock market index tracking the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange. Unlike broader indices, it excludes financial companies entirely, making it heavily weighted toward technology, with major holdings including Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon, and Meta.
Why does the NASDAQ-100 go up or down?
The index rises on strong tech earnings, falling interest rate expectations, or favorable AI and growth-sector sentiment. It falls on hawkish Fed signals, rising Treasury yields, weak earnings from major components, or a broad rotation out of growth stocks into value or defensive sectors. Because the top 10 holdings make up a large share of the index, a handful of mega-cap earnings reports can move the entire index significantly.
How is the NASDAQ-100 different from the S&P 500?
The NASDAQ-100 excludes financial companies and is far more concentrated in technology - typically 50%+ tech weighting versus roughly 30% in the S&P 500. This makes the NASDAQ-100 more volatile and more sensitive to interest rate changes, since growth stocks are valued heavily on future earnings that get discounted more sharply when rates rise.
Why is the NASDAQ-100 so sensitive to interest rates?
Technology and growth companies derive most of their valuation from expected future earnings rather than current profits. When interest rates rise, the present value of those future earnings falls, which hits high-growth tech stocks harder than mature, dividend-paying sectors. This is why NASDAQ-100 often reacts more sharply to Fed decisions and Treasury yield moves than other major indices.
What is the best time to trade US100?
While many brokers offer near 24-hour trading on US100, the highest volume and tightest spreads occur during the U.S. cash market session, roughly 13:30 to 20:00 UTC, when the New York Stock Exchange is open. Volatility spikes around Fed rate decisions, CPI releases, and earnings reports from major index components.
Can technical analysis be used to trade the NASDAQ-100?
Yes. Traders commonly use support and resistance levels, moving averages, RSI, and MACD to analyze NASDAQ-100 trends. Because the index can gap sharply around earnings season - when several mega-cap components report within the same week - combining technical analysis with the earnings calendar is essential.
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