NASDAQ Composite (NASDAQCOM)
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NASDAQ Composite (FRED series NASDAQCOM) is a daily economic indicator measured in index feb 5, 1971=100. The series is published through FRED, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis economic database, with history going back to 1971.
Why it matters: NASDAQ Composite is one of the indicators traders, economists, and policymakers watch within the economic complex. Analysts use it to track conditions in the US economy and to anticipate shifts in growth, inflation, and policy.
How to read it: focus on the direction and persistence of changes rather than any single daily print. Comparing the latest value against its level a year ago, and against its long-run range since 1971, gives a better sense of whether the series is signaling acceleration, deceleration, or a turning point.
About This Series
The observations for the NASDAQ Composite Index represent the daily index value at market close. The market typically closes at 4 PM ET, except for holidays when it sometimes closes early. The NASDAQ Composite Index is a market capitalization weighted index with more than 3000 common equities listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market. The types of securities in the index include American depositary receipts (ADRs), common stocks, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and tracking stocks. The index includes all NASDAQ listed stocks that are not derivatives, preferred shares, funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or debentures. Copyright © 2016, NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
Recent Data
| Date | Value (Index Feb 5, 1971=100) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | 25,678.82 | -250.84 |
| June 8, 2026 | 25,929.66 | +220.23 |
| June 5, 2026 | 25,709.43 | -1,121.53 |
| June 4, 2026 | 26,830.96 | -23.02 |
| June 3, 2026 | 26,853.98 | -239.92 |
| June 2, 2026 | 27,093.9 | +7.09 |
| June 1, 2026 | 27,086.81 | +114.19 |
| May 29, 2026 | 26,972.62 | +55.15 |
| May 28, 2026 | 26,917.47 | +242.74 |
| May 27, 2026 | 26,674.73 | +18.55 |
| May 26, 2026 | 26,656.18 | +312.21 |
| May 22, 2026 | 26,343.97 | +50.87 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NASDAQ Composite today?
The latest value of NASDAQ Composite (NASDAQCOM) is shown at the top of this page, along with its observation date and the change from the prior reading. Data is sourced from FRED and refreshed regularly.
How often is NASDAQ Composite updated?
NASDAQ Composite is reported daily (Daily, Close). New observations appear on FRED shortly after the source agency releases them, and this page updates daily.
What does a rising NASDAQ Composite mean?
A sustained rise in NASDAQ Composite signals strengthening readings in this economic measure, in index feb 5, 1971=100. Whether that is positive or negative for markets depends on context — compare the move against the series’ trend and related indicators in the same category.
Where does the NASDAQCOM data come from?
The data comes from FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data), maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, under series ID NASDAQCOM. History is available back to 1971.
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Data sourced from FRED®, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: NASDAQ Composite (NASDAQCOM). Retrieved from fred.stlouisfed.org. Last updated June 10, 2026.