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Nasdaq

Nasdaq

NASDAQ (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) is an American stock exchange. It is now stylized as Nasdaq.

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Nasdaq is a global stock exchange headquartered in New York City. Nasdaq is an electronic exchange, and unlike the New York Stock Exchange it is not a physical trading point or auction-style exchange. Nasdaq functions as a market dealer and does not require a broker to facilitate trade. Market Makers provide liquidity, inventory controls, and bid and ask prices in this kind of trade. Over 260 market maker firms are involved in the NASDAQ exchange. Nasdaq provides two indices for traders and investors: the Nasdaq Composite and the Nasdaq 100. These provide the value of the stocks listed on the exchange, with the Nasdaq Composite including all stocks and the Nasdaq 100, providing values for the top 100 non-financial companies listed on the exchange.

The company is led by CEO and president Adena T. Freidman. Other members of the executive team include CFO and executive vice president Ann Dennison, executive vice president and chief technology and information officer Brad Peterson, vice chairman Edward Knight and president of Nasdaq, Nelson Griggs. Nasdaq employs over 4,500 people worldwide.

NASDAQ creates revenue by providing market services, investment intelligence, market technology, and corporate services, such as listing fees to their clients.

Nasdaq listed companies

In 2020, there were 3,889 companies listed on the exchange, and it is estimated that over 4.5 billion shares are traded daily through Nasdaq. In order to be listed on Nasdaq, companies must meet certain requirements set by Nasdaq. Some larger companies listed by Nasdaq include Amazon, Alphabet, Tesla, Facebook, Nvidia, PayPal, Netflix and Comcast.

Nasdaq Ventures

In 2017, Nasdaq launched investment firm Nasdaq Ventures. The firm has invested in companies including Dealpath, Matter, XM Cyber, Canoe, Sporttrade, and Chronograph. Nasdaq Ventures is led by Senior Vice President Gary Offner.

Sustainability practices

Nasdaq values sustainability practices and efforts as well as bringing diversity into the marketplace. On August 6, 2021, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a diversity rule put forth by Nasdaq, requiring companies on the exchange to have at least two "diverse directors," including at least one "who self-identifies as female" and one "who self-identifies as either an underrepresented minority or LGBTQ+."

History

Nasdaq began operations on February 8, 1971 as a subsidiary of the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), now known as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Nasdaq was the first electronic stock exchange. They launched their website in 1996. Nasdaq formed Nasdaq-AMEX via their merger with the American Stock Exchange in 1998. Amex was later purchased by NYSE. In 2001, the European Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (EASDAQ) was purchased by Nasdaq, becoming Nasdaq Europe and now known as Equiduct.

Nasdaq began operating as a national securities exchange and officially broke off from the NASD in 2006. Nasdaq combined with the Scandinavian exchange group OMX and formed the Nasdaq OMX Group in 2007. That same year Nasdaq OMX purchased the Boston Stock Exchange and the following year they purchased the Philadelphia Stock Exchange. Nasdaq first launched their mobile application in 2009. Nasdaq OMX became a founding member of the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges on June 18, 2012; the company makes public sustainability reports available through their website.

Timeline

2017
Nasdaq launches Nasdaq Ventures as the investment arm of the company.
January 1, 2017
Adena Friedman becomes CEO of Nasdaq.
2012
Nasdaq OMX becomes a founding member of the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges.
2009
Nasdaq launches their mobile application.
2007
Nasdaq combines with the Scandinavian exchange group OMX and forms the Nasdaq OMX Group.
2001
The European Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (EASDAQ) is purchased by Nasdaq, becoming Nasdaq Europe.
1998
Nasdaq forms Nasdaq-AMEX via their merger with the American Stock Exchange in 1998.
1996
Nasdaq launches their website.
February 1971
Nasaq begins operations as an electronic stock exchange.

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Further Resources

Title
Author
Link
Type
Date

Getting to Know the Stock Exchanges

David R. Harper

https://www.investopedia.com/articles/basics/04/092404.asp

Web

September 19, 2004

Nasdaq

Adam Hayes

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/nasdaq.asp

Web

November 24, 2003

What is The Nasdaq Stock Exchange?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgIXhvi8Djk

Web

September 22, 2014

What's an Index? The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Explained

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA3Jhvm4W9k

Web

July 18, 2019

https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/what-is-the-nasdaq-composite-and-what-companies-are-in-it-2021-05-12

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Industry
Software
Software
Financial services
Financial services
Stock exchange
Stock exchange
Insurance Technology
Insurance Technology
Insurance
Insurance
Technology
Technology
Consulting industry
Consulting industry
...
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
New York City
New York City
San Francisco
San Francisco
Atlanta
Atlanta
Brussels
Brussels
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Chicago
Chicago
Eugene, Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
...
B2X
B2B
B2B
CEO
Adena Friedman
Adena Friedman
Pitchbook URL
pitchbook.com/profiles.../10920-88
Parent Organization
Nasdaq, Inc.
Nasdaq, Inc.
Subsidiary
eVestment
eVestment
Number of Employees (Ranges)
1,001 – 5,000
Full Address
1420 5th Ave Suite 2200, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
151 W. 42nd Street, New York City, NY, 10036, United States
20 Collyer Quay, #17-01, Singapore, 049319, Singapore
22 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4AJ, United Kingdom
25 York Street, 9th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5J 2V5, Canada
4 Times Square, 43rd and Broadway, New York City, NY, 10036, United States
440 East Broadway, Suite 250, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
505 Howard Street, Suite 4200, San Francisco, CA, 94105, United States
...
Investors
Hellman & Friedman
Hellman & Friedman
Trind Ventures
Trind Ventures
Founded Date
February 4, 1971
Phone Number
+49697565905521
+4767528000
+4684056000
+4533933366
+442037532000
+390276025899
+3726408800
+37167212431
...
Competitors
New York Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Dow Jones & Company
Dow Jones & Company
Board of Directors
Adena T. Friedman
Adena T. Friedman
Thomas Kloet
Thomas Kloet
Jacob Wallenberg
Jacob Wallenberg
Essa Kazim
Essa Kazim
Melissa Arnoldi
Melissa Arnoldi
Charlene Begley
Charlene Begley
Steven D. Black
Steven D. Black
Toni Townes-Whitley
Toni Townes-Whitley
...
CTO
Brad Peterson
Brad Peterson
CFO
‌
Ann Dennison
Former CEO
Robert Greifeld
Robert Greifeld
Patents Assigned (Count)
1

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CFO of
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John D. Rainey
Company Operating Status
Active
Strategic Partnerships
Amman Stock Exchange
Amman Stock Exchange
Bolsa Electronica de Chile
Bolsa Electronica de Chile
Teleport
Teleport
Exalt
Exalt
Connext
Connext
Astana International Exchange
Astana International Exchange
Palestine Exchange
Palestine Exchange
Contact Page URL
nasdaq.com/contact-us
Country
Germany
Germany
Finland
Finland
United States
United States
Japan
Japan
Italy
Italy
Iceland
Iceland
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Ukraine
Ukraine
...
Currency
United States dollar
United States dollar
Headquarters
New York City
New York City
Market Capitalization
17,250,000,000,000
Owner of
Nasdaq Nordic
Nasdaq Nordic
Partner Organizations
ShareVisionn
ShareVisionn
Chain
Chain
World Knowledge Token
World Knowledge Token
Wikidata ID
Q82059

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