Nasdaq Composite Index — Level, Chart & Constituents

What the Nasdaq Composite measures

The Nasdaq Composite is a stock market index that tracks the performance of all stocks listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. It is a broad gauge of the US technology and growth sector, though it also includes companies from other industries. Because it is market‑capitalisation weighted, larger companies have a greater influence on its movements. The index is often compared with peers such as the Russell 2000, the Nasdaq-100, the S&P 500, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Key numbers explained

• The current index level is 26,936.04 points, which reflects the combined market value of all included stocks relative to a base period.
• Today's trading range was 26,873.54 – 27,217.33, showing the lowest and highest levels reached during the session.
• The price change today is -1.13%, indicating the index closed lower than its previous close.
• Over the last 52 weeks, the index has ranged from a low of 20,690.25 to a high of 27,288.79.
• The index is denominated in USD, so its level is quoted in US dollars.
• The P/E ratio is not provided for the index itself, but the level can be compared with historical ranges to understand whether the market is relatively elevated or depressed.
• The dividend yield is not stated for the index, but investors often use it alongside the level to assess total return.

Recent news

Recent headlines note that the broader market dipped while specific stocks moved differently. Petrobras (PBR) gained today, while Modine (MOD), Newmont Corporation (NEM), and Groupon (GRPN) fell more than the market. McDonald's (MCD) also declined more than the broader market, and Monday.com (MNDY) gained as the market dipped.

What to watch

When interpreting the Nasdaq Composite, investors typically watch the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) for signs of market fear, along with interest‑rate expectations, corporate earnings reports, and macroeconomic data. Because the index is heavily weighted toward technology and growth companies, sector rotation and monetary policy can have an outsized effect. Comparing the index with the S&P 500 or Dow Jones Industrial Average can also provide context on whether moves are broad or concentrated.