NAS100

NAS100, or the Nasdaq 100 Index, is a stock market index that measures the performance of the top 100 non-financial companies on the Nasdaq exchange. It represents a diverse range of sectors, such as technology, consumer services, healthcare, and industrials, and includes some of the world's most innovative and influential companies, such as Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Tesla.

The index was created in 1985 to highlight the growth and potential of the Nasdaq market, which was known for its focus on technology and innovation. Since then, the index has become a global indicator of the US economy and a popular investment choice for those who want to access the dynamic and fast-growing sectors of the market.

The Nasdaq100 index is calculated by using the market capitalization of its components, with some rules to limit the impact of the largest companies and balance the index among all members. The index is updated and adjusted quarterly to reflect the changes in the market and the Nasdaq exchange.

The index is one of the most traded stock indexes in the world. Investors can trade the index through various instruments, such as ETFs, futures and options contracts, and CFDs. These instruments allow investors to profit from the price movements of the index, as well as to hedge their risks or diversify their portfolios.

Investors trade Nasdaq 100 index for many reasons. One of the main reasons why investors trade the Nasdaq 100 Index is its strong historical performance and growth potential. The index has outperformed the broader US stock market and other major global indexes over the past decades. The index has also shown resilience and recovery during periods of market volatility and uncertainty, such as the dot-com bubble, the global financial crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Another reason is its exposure to the leading and emerging trends in the global economy, such as digital transformation, e-commerce, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and renewable energy. The index reflects the innovation and disruption that these sectors bring to the market, as well as the competitive advantage and profitability that they generate for the companies in the index. However, the index is also highly concentrated and dependent on a few large-cap technology companies, which can affect its price significantly.