The Nasdaq, which is heavily focused on technology stocks, showed a YTD increase of 9.75%.

The Nasdaq composite closed today at 16,347.72, up by 44.96 points or 0.28%. Year to date, the benchmark index is up by 9.75%, outperforming the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which is up by 4.45%. The Nasdaq composite includes top companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet, known for their growth potential and market value. This index typically reacts to macroeconomic catalysts such as corporate earnings and investor sentiment.