Nasdaq datasets cover end-of-day index values, performance, and volatility analytics that span geographies and asset classes.
Our FRED graph above shows 3 of these series: The flagship Nasdaq composite index (solid blue line), the large-capitalization Nasdaq-100 index (dashed green line), and the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector index (orange dash-dot line). We customized the data series into indexes with a value of 100 in April 2020, the end of the COVID-19 recession, to compare their evolution during the past five years.
What patterns can we see?
First and foremost, the three indexes move together. The technology index has been relatively more volatile than the other two. And, since mid-2021, the large-capitalization index has outperformed the market-wide composite index.
FRED now has 9,705 series of Nasdaq’s daily indexes in a broad range of categories. Several are listed below. You can learn more by visiting the source’s website.
- Flagship composites of non-financial securities listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange Market such as the Nasdaq Composite index and the Nasdaq-100.
- Sector-specific indexes under the PHLX rubric.
- Market-capitalization indexes in the AlphaDEX® family.
- Technical analysis indexes reported by Nasdaq Dorsey Wright.
- Thematic indexes such as the Nasdaq volatility index and the OMX Nordic series.
- Indexes of international securities segmented by region, country, size, and industry.
How this graph was created: Search FRED for and select “NASDAQ Composite Index.” Click on the “Edit Graph” button and select the “Add Line” tab to search for “NASDAQ 100 Index.” Don’t forget to click on “Add data series.” Repeat the last two steps to search for and add “NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector.” Next, use the “Edit Line” tab to change the units to “Index (Scale value to 100 for chosen date).” Select the “2020-04-01 End” date and click on “Copy to all.”
Suggested by Diego Mendez-Carbajo.