Nasdaq, Inc.

Profile

https://www.nasdaq.com

Nasdaq Inc. operates as a diversified financial technology and exchange company, best known for owning and operating the Nasdaq Stock Market, the second-largest stock exchange by market capitalization and the first fully electronic stock market globally. Beyond its flagship equity trading platform based in Manhattan, Nasdaq Inc. provides comprehensive services across multiple segments. Its trading segment operates the exchange where thousands of companies, particularly technology firms, list securities. The company's market and financial data segment supplies investors with Nasdaq-branded indexes and market intelligence. The capital access segment facilitates company listings and capital formation. In recent years, Nasdaq Inc. has expanded significantly through acquisitions into financial technology, offering solutions for capital management, financial crime detection, and regulatory compliance. This transformation positions the company as a critical infrastructure provider in global capital markets, serving institutional and retail investors, corporations seeking listings, and financial institutions requiring market data and regulatory tools. Founded in 1971, Nasdaq Inc. remains headquartered in New York and plays a fundamental role in facilitating global equity trading and financial market operations.