Nasdaq-100 Index Emerges as Preferred Listing Venue for Tech Companies
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 07 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Listing Preference: Over 3,500 companies have opted to go public on Nasdaq due to its lower fees and fewer barriers, solidifying its position as the preferred venue for early-stage tech firms and enhancing its dominance in the tech sector.
- Market Performance: The Nasdaq-100 index gained 20% in 2025 and is currently trading near an all-time high, reflecting strong market confidence and sustained investor interest in technology stocks.
- Investment Returns: The Invesco QQQ ETF has produced an average annual return of 10.5% since its inception in 1999, accelerating to 19.3% over the last decade, showcasing the rapid growth of the tech sector and investor enthusiasm for emerging technologies.
- Volatility Management: Despite experiencing five bear markets, long-term investments in the Nasdaq-100 index are still viewed as a stable source of returns, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a long-term investment perspective to navigate market volatility.
Analyst Views on NDAQ
Wall Street analysts forecast NDAQ stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for NDAQ is 105.89 USD with a low forecast of 96.00 USD and a high forecast of 115.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 98.780
Low
96.00
Averages
105.89
High
115.00
Current: 98.780
Low
96.00
Averages
105.89
High
115.00
About NDAQ
Nasdaq, Inc. is a global technology company serving corporate clients, investment managers, banks, brokers, and exchange operators as they navigate and interact with the global capital markets and the broader financial system. The Company manages, operates and provides its products and services in three business segments: Capital Access Platforms, Financial Technology and Market Services. Its Capital Access Platforms segment comprises Data & Listing Services, Index and Workflow & Insights. The Financial Technology segment comprises Financial Crime Management Technology, Regulatory Technology and Capital Markets Technology businesses. Its Market Services segment includes its equity derivative trading and clearing, cash equity trading, fixed income, currency and commodities trading. It operates over 19 exchanges across several asset classes, including derivatives, commodities, cash equity, debt, structured products and exchange-traded products (ETPs).
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
