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Nasdaq composite definition
A US stock market index that tracks the performance of thousands of companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.
What is the Nasdaq composite?
The Nasdaq Composite is a major US stock market index that tracks the performance of thousands of companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange – many of which are in the tech sector.
It includes big names like Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta, along with lots of smaller, fast-growing firms. Because it’s so tech-heavy, the Nasdaq Composite is often seen as a snapshot of how the tech industry – and high-growth companies more broadly – are doing.
When people say ‘the Nasdaq is up’ or ‘the Nasdaq dropped today,’ they’re usually talking about this index.
Capital at risk. All investing should be long term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest.
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Capital at risk. All investing should be for the longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may be subject to change in the future.
A 25% government penalty applies if you withdraw money from a Lifetime ISA for any reason other than buying your first home (up to £450,000) or for retirement, and you may get back less than you paid into your Lifetime ISA.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Payments you make into your pension won’t be accessible until the minimum pension age (currently 55, increasing to age 57 from 2028). Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may be subject to change in the future.