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
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| 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
$41910
2026-09-16
Point Cost
$5.00
per 1 pp
Points
8382 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 | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.5% | ▲ |
| 16.09 15:30 | Core Retail Sales m/m | USD | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% | ▲ |
| 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
16.09.2026
Iran’s Rare Win Over US Sets Up Clash at UN Nuclear Agency
Iran this week scored a diplomatic win at the UN’s atomic watchdog by securing a seat at the group’s organizing committee over US objections. That’s set to raise further hurdles for diplomacy on nuclear power.
16.09.2026
China Considers BYD to Join Xi’s CEO Entourage for Trump Summit
Chinese officials are considering BYD Co. for a possible business delegation joining Xi Jinping’s summit with Donald Trump next week in Washington, according to people familiar with the matter.
16.09.2026
Mamdani’s Consumer Cop Uses Companies’ Data to Police Them
New York City is hiring dozens of sophisticated sleuths to sift companies’ own data for evidence that they might be ripping off consumers.
16.09.2026
US Retail Sales Rise 1.2% in August After Dropping in July
US retail sales rose broadly in August showing that consumers are still spending despite higher gasoline prices. Twelve of 13 retail categories reported increases, boosted by back-to-school shopping. Sales were up by 1.2% beating the estimate of 0.8%. Bloomberg's Michael McKee reports from Washington. (Source: Bloomberg)
16.09.2026
Ed Yardeni Cuts S&P 500 View to 7,900 on Downturn Risks
Ed Yardeni, one of the biggest stock bulls on Wall Street, is slashing his year-end forecast for the S&P 500 Index a month after raising it, citing increasing risks of a downturn in the next three to six months.
16.09.2026
Consumers hit by one-two punch of oil and rates from Iran war. The estimated bill is $1,700 per household
Rising oil prices and Treasury yields are lifting energy and borrowing costs for U.S. households, pushing consumers to draw more heavily on savings.
16.09.2026
Pete Hegseth’s Main Character Energy Draws Bipartisan Critics
The defense chief faces increased criticism as the Iran war drags on and controversies mount.
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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