Nasdaq

Nasdaq

Acronym
NASDAQ
Entity Type
Founding Date
1971

Nasdaq is a leading global stock exchange and the second-largest by market capitalization, recognized for its innovation and technology-driven approach to capital markets. Serving as a central hub for global finance, Nasdaq provides cutting-edge trading platforms, market insights, and technology solutions to help investors, corporations, banks, brokers, and exchange operators navigate the financial ecosystem. Nasdaq is renowned for its concentration of technology companies, with many of the world’s largest and most influential tech giants listed on its exchange. The platform combines market expertise, advanced data analytics, and innovative trading infrastructure to deliver transparency, efficiency, and liquidity across equities, derivatives, and other asset classes. Nasdaq’s services go beyond traditional exchange functions, supporting capital formation, investor relations, regulatory compliance, and digital market innovation.

ABOUT NASDAQ

  • Nasdaq is the world’s first electronic stock exchange, renowned for pioneering technology-driven solutions that connect global markets.

  • The exchange operates innovative indices and market infrastructure that serve over 130 markets worldwide, linking corporations and investors to streamline access to capital.

  • Nasdaq’s mission is to reduce complexity, minimize friction, and modernize the financial ecosystem, powering global economies with advanced technology and market expertise.


SERVICES & MARKET FOCUS

  • Equities Trading & ListingsNasdaq provides a premier platform for listing and trading equities, giving companies access to global investors while offering liquid, transparent markets for traders and institutions.

  • Derivatives & Options MarketsThe exchange supports a wide range of derivatives, including options, futures, and structured products, enabling investors to hedge risk, implement sophisticated trading strategies, and diversify portfolios.

  • Market Technology & InfrastructureNasdaq delivers high-performance trading systems, clearing solutions, and market surveillance tools used by exchanges, banks, and trading firms to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and security.

  • Market Data & Analytics – The platform offers comprehensive real-time and historical market data, indices, and analytical tools that empower investors and institutions to make informed decisions and optimize portfolio management.

  • Capital Formation & Corporate ServicesNasdaq assists companies in raising capital through IPOs, secondary offerings, and debt markets, while providing expert guidance on corporate governance, investor relations, and regulatory compliance.

  • Global Advisory & Consulting – Leveraging decades of market expertise, Nasdaq advises exchanges, regulators, and financial institutions on market structure, regulatory frameworks, and technology adoption to optimize global capital markets.

  • Focus on Technology & InnovationNasdaq is home to many of the world’s leading technology companies and drives innovation in blockchain, digital assets, and next-generation market infrastructure.