How to trade the Nasdaq 100
The Nasdaq 100 tracks the largest US tech companies. It is a fast index, highly sensitive to interest rates and earnings.
Index essentials
- The Wall Street open (9:30am New York time) concentrates the most volatility.
- Earnings releases from the big tech names can move the index sharply.
- Very sensitive to expectations about the Federal Reserve.
Risk
Moves are measured in points; size your position to the stop distance as in any other market.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Nasdaq most volatile?
In the first hour after the Wall Street open and on major economic data days.