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Definition of 'Nasdaq 100 Index'

An index composed of the 100 largest, most actively traded U.S companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. This index includes companies from a broad range of  industries with the exception of  those that operate in the financial industry, such as banks and investment companies.
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Investopedia explains 'Nasdaq 100 Index'

Individual investors are able to gain exposure to the Nasdaq 100 index by purchasing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are specifically designed to track its performance. The most popular of these ETFs is known as the QQQQ.

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