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
$41585
2026-11-02
Point Cost
$5.00
per 1 pp
Points
8317 pp
margin / cost
Economic Calendar (High Impact Events) NASDAQ-100
Current Week (02.11–08.11)
| Time | Event | Cur. | Actual | Forecast | Prev. | Eff. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02.11 18:00 | ISM Manufacturing PMI | USD | 54.7 | 54.5 | — | |
| 03.11 18:00 | JOLTS Job Openings | USD | 6.779 M | 7.079 M | — | |
| 04.11 16:15 | ADP Nonfarm Employment Change | USD | 64 K | 90 K | — | |
| 04.11 18:00 | ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI | USD | 55.2 | 54.9 | — | |
| 04.11 18:30 | EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change | USD | -2.481 M | -1.892 M | — | |
| 05.11 16:30 | Initial Jobless Claims | USD | — | |||
| 06.11 16:30 | Unemployment Rate | USD | 4.2% | 4.2% | — |
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Latest News NASDAQ
Bloomberg Businessweek Daily: AI Trade Unwinds (Podcast) [30.10.2026]
The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: Wall Street got a reality check as a bruising selloff in technology shares fueled concern the artificial-intelligence frenzy that has powered the equity bull market might be overblown. Disappointing tech results spurred the worst drop for stocks since June, with the Nasdaq 100 briefly crossing the threshold of a technical correction. The index sank 3.5% Friday. On today's episode: Kristine Aquino, Bloomberg News Markets Live Blog Managing Editor Jeff Sprecher, Intercontinental Exchange CEO Muyao Shen, Bloomberg News Crypto Reporter Dan Sheridan, Brooks Running CEO (Source: Bloomberg)
Wall Street Punishes Tech Stocks on Earnings Misses [30.10.2026]
Wall Street got a reality check as a bruising selloff in technology shares fueled concern the artificial-intelligence frenzy that has powered the equity bull market might be overblown. Disappointing tech results spurred the worst drop for stocks since June, with the Nasdaq 100 falling 3.5% and briefly crossing the threshold of a technical correction. Bloomberg News US Semiconductor Reporter Ian King, Bloomberg News Technology Reporter Matt Day and Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst Anurag Rana join to recap Intel and Amazon earnings. Plus, Jeff Sprecher, Intercontinental Exchange CEO joins to discuss the company's deal with Hyperliquid to bring perpetual futures products into US markets. Then, Bloomberg News Senior Equities Editor Eric Weiner helps dissect today's major selloff. Finally, Brooks Running CEO Dan Sheridan joins ahead of the New York City Marathon to discuss the shoe company's market share and customer demand. (Source: Bloomberg)
Stocks Fall Sharply on Intel and Amazon Sell-offs and Crypto Heist [30.10.2026]
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) fell -1.82% on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) fell -1.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) fell -3.46%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) fell -1.76%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ26 ) fell...
Nasdaq 100 (NDX, NDQ, QQQ) Hits Third Correction of 2026 on Unwinding Tech Bets [30.10.2026]
Investors dumped big tech stocks following a slew of disappointing earnings, putting the Nasdaq 100 Index on course to enter its third technical correction of the year.
Stocks Fall Sharply on Intel and Amazon Sell-offs and Crypto Heist [30.10.2026]
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -1.26%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.46%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -2.52%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are down -1.33%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ26...
Stocks Fall Sharply on Intel and Amazon Sell-offs and Crypto Heist [30.10.2026]
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -1.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -2.64%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are down -1.19%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ26...
Tech gaps into the playbook targets:Nasdaq futures slide as AI-spending worries return, Crude continues higher [30.10.2026]
Daily futures outlook
FAQ NASDAQ-100
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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