Nasdaq Stock Market: The Tech-Driven Exchange

Launched on February 8, 1971, the Nasdaq Stock Market is the second largest stock exchange in the world and is home to 3,890 companies.

Total market cap of $30,6 trillion

Known for its focus on the technology sector and its fully electronic trading model, Nasdaq also accounts for about 45% of the equity trading volume in the United States.

As a purely electronic model, the platform is order-driven, with no physical trading floor. It offers continuous pricing and execution with minimal latency.

Accounted for approximately 45% of daily U.S. equity trading volume and stood as the second-largest exchange globally by market capitalization – representing about 23% of the world's total listed equity value.