Nasdaq Expands Nasdaq-100 Index Licensing

New exchange-traded fund products to offer broader access to leading tech benchmark

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:04am

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Nasdaq announced it will offer the Nasdaq-100 Index® to a new set of partners for exchange-traded fund products in the U.S., expanding access to one of the world's most widely referenced large-cap equity benchmarks. The move is intended to improve the efficiency, liquidity, and availability of Nasdaq-100® exposure across markets and product types, while maintaining its valuable partnership with Invesco and the Invesco QQQ Innovation Suite.

Why it matters

The Nasdaq-100 Index® is a critical benchmark for investors seeking exposure to the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock market. Broadening access to this index through new ETF products can help drive greater liquidity and efficiency in the market for Nasdaq-100® exposure, benefiting both institutional and retail investors.

The details

Nasdaq stated that expanding licensing for Nasdaq-100® exchange-traded funds is consistent with the existing QQQ fund and will not impact current license agreements. The move is part of Nasdaq's strategy to extend the international reach and deepen institutional access to the Nasdaq-100® by working with a select set of partners in key markets.

  • Nasdaq issued the statement on April 6, 2026.

The players

Nasdaq

A leading technology platform that powers global financial markets, operating major stock exchanges and providing a range of data, analytics, and technology solutions.

Invesco

A major global investment management firm that offers the Invesco QQQ Innovation Suite, a cornerstone of the Nasdaq-100® ecosystem.

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The takeaway

Nasdaq's move to expand licensing of the Nasdaq-100 Index® for new ETF products demonstrates its commitment to broadening access to this influential benchmark, which can benefit investors by enhancing liquidity and efficiency in the market for Nasdaq-100® exposure.