Nasdaq, Inc.

NDAQ · Financial Services

About Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ)

Nasdaq, Inc. is a Financial Data & Stock Exchanges company operating in the Financial Services sector.

NDAQ trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges

Key Statistics

Current Price
$86.40
Market Cap
$49.33B
52-Week High
$101.79
52-Week Low
$64.84
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges

$1,000 Invested in Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ)

1 Year
$1,158
+16%
3 Years
$1,708
+71%
5 Years
$1,926
+93%
10 Years
$4,538
+354%
Since IPO
$21,575
+2058%

How much would $1,000 invested in NDAQ be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in NDAQ 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) in 2025 would be worth $1,158 as of May 2026, representing a +15.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in NDAQ 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) in 2023 would be worth $1,708 as of May 2026, representing a +70.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in NDAQ 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) in 2021 would be worth $1,926 as of May 2026, representing a +92.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in NDAQ 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) in 2016 would be worth $4,538 as of May 2026, representing a +353.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in NDAQ at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) at IPO would be worth $21,575 as of May 2026, representing a +2057.5% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.59%
Positive Months
164
58% of 284
Negative Months
118
42% of 284
Data Period
23+ years
284 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Dec 2004 (+45.7%)
Best month on avg: November (+5.3%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Nov 2008 (-33.8%)
Worst month on avg: March (-0.5%)

Over the past 23+ years (284 months), Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) has averaged a monthly return of +1.59% with a median return of +1.32%. The stock had 164 positive months (58%) and 118 negative months (42%). The best month in NDAQ's history was December 2004 with a +45.7% return, while the worst was November 2008 at -33.8%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.3%), and March the weakest (-0.5%).

NDAQ's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2005 with a cumulative return of +143.2%, and the worst was 2008 at -54.3%.

Annual Returns

Over 24 years of trading history, Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) has delivered an average annual return of +23.25% with a median return of +17.13%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +15.59%. The stock posted gains in 17 years (71%) and losses in 7 years (29%).

NDAQ's best year was 2005 with a +244.90% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -50.07%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 12, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. NDAQ achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 13 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 5 years.

Avg Return
+23.25%
Best Year
2005 (+244.90%)
Worst Year
2008 (-50.07%)
Positive Years
17/24
Year Return Start End
2026 -10.77% $96.82 $86.40
2025 +27.19% $76.13 $96.82
2024 +34.85% $56.45 $76.13
2023 -3.66% $58.60 $56.45
2022 -11.19% $65.98 $58.60
2021 +60.13% $41.21 $65.98
2020 +25.99% $32.71 $41.21
2019 +33.88% $24.43 $32.71
2018 +8.21% $22.58 $24.43
2017 +16.76% $19.34 $22.58
2016 +17.49% $16.46 $19.34
2015 +23.40% $13.34 $16.46
2014 +22.21% $10.91 $13.34
2013 +61.77% $6.75 $10.91
2012 +3.09% $6.54 $6.75
2011 +3.29% $6.34 $6.54
2010 +19.73% $5.29 $6.34
2009 -19.79% $6.60 $5.29
2008 -50.07% $13.21 $6.60
2007 +60.73% $8.22 $13.21
2006 -12.48% $9.39 $8.22
2005 +244.90% $2.72 $9.39
2004 +7.94% $2.52 $2.72
2003 -5.50% $2.67 $2.52

Frequently Asked Questions: NDAQ

What sector is NDAQ in?

NDAQ operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.

How has NDAQ performed historically?

Over 24 years of trading history, NDAQ has posted gains in 17 years (71% of the time). The best year was 2005 with a +244.9% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in NDAQ?

You can invest in NDAQ through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold NDAQ.

Last updated: 3/24/2026