Here are the top companies on the NASDAQ 100 index. NASDAQ 100 is one of the most prominent large-cap growth indices in the world.
Many companies listed in the NASDAQ 100 operate in the tech sector. That is why many investors who are focused investing in tech stocks also invest in NASDAQ index to grow their funds.
What is NASDAQ 100?
NASDAQ 100 is a stock market index composed of the 100 largest and most actively traded companies in the United States of America in the non- financial sector and are segmented under technology, consumer staples, healthcare, industrial, telecommunications, and utilities sectors.
Who Should Invest in NASDAQ 100?
1. Tech stocks investors
NASDAQ 100 is home to the four iconic tech companies that reached the trillion market cap in the US. They are Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT) and Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL).
Another valuable tech companies such as Adobe (ADBE), Cisco (CSCO), Intel (INTC), Tesla (TSLA), Qualcomm (QCOM), NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Broadcom (AVGO) also contribute for the growth of Nasdaq 100.
2. Long-term investors
Historical charts reflect how NASDAQ 100 has been steadily growing every year. Although there have been some bear market trends and economy crises, NASDAQ 100 has always regained its growing momentum.
Buying more shares during market crashes like that of Coronavirus era and this looming recession give more opportunities to long term investors.
3. Investors who like strong diversified portfolio
Since NASDAQ 100 is a basket of numerous excellent companies with large market capitalization listed in the NASDAQ stock market, investing in this index is a great way to diversify your money.
This can also help an investor to minimize risk by allocating their funds to different companies instead of one.
4. Investors who like innovation and emerging markets
NASDAQ 100 companies are carefully chosen based on growth potential and innovation. These companies adapt to the ever-evolving technology and emerging markets.
If you like innovation and you are confident with companies making impact towards progress in the economy like Tesla, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Intel, Starbucks, Netflix and many more, invest in NASDAQ 100.
List of Top Companies of NASDAQ 100:
- NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA)
- Apple Inc. (AAPL)
- Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)
- Amazon (AMZN)
- Alphabet Inc. (Class A) (GOOGL)
- Alphabet Inc. (Class B) (GOOG)
- Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)
- Meta Platforms Inc. (META)
- Tesla Inc. (TSLA)
- ASML Holding (ASML)
- Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
- Netflix Inc. (NFLX)
- Costco (COST)
- Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD)
- Micron Technology Inc. (MU)
- Cisco (CSCO)
- AstraZeneca (AZN)
- Lam Research (LRCX)
- T-Mobile US (TMUS)
- Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT)
- Applovin Corp. (APP)
- Shopify Inc. (SHOP)
- Linde (LIN)
- Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG)
- PepsiCo Inc. (PEP)
- Intel Corp. (INTC)
- Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM)
- Amgen Inc. (AMGN)
- Intuit Inc. (INTU)
- Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG)
- KLA Corporation (KLAC)
- PDD Holdings (PDD)
- Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN)
- Gilead Sciences Inc. (GILD)
- Adobe Inc. (ADBE)
- Analog Devices Inc. (ADI)
- Palo Alto Networks (PNW)
- Honeywell International Inc. (HON)
- Arm Holdings (ARM)
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VRTX)
- Constellation Energy (CEG)
- Crowdstrike Holdings Inc. (CRWD)
- Comcast Corp. (CMCSA)
- Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP)
- MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
- Starbucks Corp. (SBUX)
- DoorDash Inc. (DASH)
- Synopsys Inc. (SNPS)
- Cadence Design Systems Inc. (CDNS)
- Marriott International Inc. (MAR)
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (REGN)
- Airbnb Inc. (ABNB)
- O’Reilly Automotive (ORLY)
- Marvell Technology Inc. (MRVL)
- Cintas Corp. (CTAS)
- Monster Beverage Corp. (MNST)
- Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)
- Mondelez International (MDLZ)
- CSX Corporation (CSX)
- American Electric Power (AEP)
- Autodesk Inc. (ADSK)
- Ross Stores Inc. (ROST)
- Paccar Inc. (PCAR)
- Fortinet Inc. (FTNT)
- Thomson Reuters Corp. (TRI)
- NXP Semiconductors (NXPI)
- PayPal (PYPL)
- Workday Inc. (WDAY)
- Idexx Laboratories (IDXX)
- Electronic Arts Inc. (EA)
- Datadog Inc. (DDOG)
- Roper Technologies (ROP)
- Baker Hughes (BKR)
- Take-Two Interactive (TTWO)
- Fastenal (FAST)
- MicroStrategy Inc. (MSTR)
- Axon Enterprise Inc. (AXON)
- Exelon Corp. (EXC)
- Xcel Energy (XEL)
- Diamondback Energy (FANG)
- Atlassian Corp. (TEAM)
- Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP)
- Cognizant (CTSH)
- Paychex (PAYX)
- GE HealthCare (GEHC)
- Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP)
- Copart (CPRT)
- Zscaler (ZS)
- Microchip Technology (MCHP)
- Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL)
- Verisk (VRSK)
- Kraft Heinz (KHC)
- CoStar Group (CSGP)
- Charter Communications (CHTR)
- Biogen Inc. (BIIB)
- DexCom (DXCM)
- Lululemon Athletica (LULU)
- ON Semiconductor (ON)
- Globalfoundries Inc. (GFS)
- Trade Desk (TTD)
- CDW Corporation (CDW)
Note that there are currently 101 symbols on the list because some companies listed two share classes. Example, Alphabet has GOOGL (Class A) and GOOG (Class C).
How to Invest in NASDAQ 100 Index?
1. Invest in ETF that tracks the NASDAQ 100
One of the most convenient and more affordable ways to invest in NASDAQ 100 is by investing in ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) that tracks the performance of NASDAQ 100 such as Invesco QQQ ETF or Powershares QQQ.
You can already start investing an ETF that tracks the NASDAQ 100 using your mobile, tablet, and desktop.
2. Buy shares of NASDAQ 100 through a CFD
Find a trusted online broker in your country that offers NASDAQ 100 (CFD), stocks, and ETF (Exchange Traded Funds). Ensure that it is user-friendly, licensed, and also provides CFD (contract for differences) of other top indexes like S&P 500, Dow Jones 30, and also numerous index funds.
Most brokers also provide their in-depth analysis tools, research, and advanced trading platform. Beginners and newbies can learn so much as they can customize charts, tools, indicators, and widgets.
You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk when investing in NASDAQ 100 index using CFD or index funds.
Other Top Indexes in the World:
- Top 50 Companies on the S&P 500
- Top 30 Companies on the Dow Jones
- Top 30 Companies on the PSEI
- Top 35 Companies on the UK100
- Top 40 Companies of DAX Index
Disclaimer: This content is for information purposes only and should never be considered as investment advice or endorsement of a particular asset. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. All investments have risks. Risk only capital you’re not afraid to lose. The author has no business relationship to the companies whose stocks have been mentioned.
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