The NasdaqComposite Index is a capitalization-weighted index that comprises all stocks listed on the NASDAQ. It was launched in 1971 and it includes stocks that are exclusively listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (Security that trades on other exchanges and that are listed prior to January 1, 2004 are also included). NasdaqComposite Index can be traded through the exchange-traded fund "ONEQ". Other popular NASDAQ indexes include NASDAQ-100,
Currently, there are over 3000 securities in the NASDAQComposite Index.
Sample of companies that belong to the NASDAQComposite Index:
Accuray Incorporated
AeroVironment, Inc.
Allied Healthcare Products, Inc.
Madison Square Garden, Inc.
QuadraMed Corporation
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Xenith Bankshares, Inc.
