The year-to-date return for the index was 22.10% higher when the market closed.

The Nasdaq composite closed at 18,029.61 today, with a 0.84% increase from the previous day. The index has seen a year-to-date gain of 22.10%. The Nasdaq is known for its correlation with the S&P 500 and reacts to factors like GDP growth, earnings, investor sentiment, and geopolitical news. Over the past 10 years, the Nasdaq has shown a gain of 305.02%, outperforming the S&P 500. The top 10 Nasdaq stocks make up over 50% of the index’s weighting. Investors can track the Nasdaq performance through index mutual funds, ETFs, futures, and options. The Nasdaq composite includes all stocks listed exclusively on the Nasdaq Stock Market and is reconstituted daily.