What Is NASDAQ Stock Exchange?

NASDAQ is an American stock exchange that was established in 1971 and stands for National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations.

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It is the second-largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization, after the New York Stock Exchange. NASDAQ is known for its focus on technology and innovation, and it is the preferred listing venue for many technology companies.

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NASDAQ has a unique electronic trading system, which allows for faster and more efficient trading than traditional open-outcry exchanges.

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NASDAQ is home to some of the biggest technology companies in the world, including Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook.

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NASDAQ operates as a dealer’s market, which means that it facilitates trades by matching buyers and sellers rather than acting as a central auction house.

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NASDAQ offers a range of trading platforms, including the NASDAQ Stock Market, the NASDAQ-100 Index, and the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange.

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The NASDAQ Composite Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of all the common stocks listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.

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The NASDAQ Composite Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of all the common stocks listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.

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