Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ)

Financials ยท Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services

Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since July 1, 2002. SentiSense covers Nasdaq, Inc. in the Financials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services. Adena Friedman is its chief executive officer. The company reports 9,593 employees, and its corporate website is www.nasdaq.com.

About Nasdaq, Inc.

Founded in 1971, Nasdaq is primarily known for its equity exchange, but in addition to its trading business (about 22.5% of sales), the company sells market and financial data to investors, offers Nasdaq-branded indexes, and lists companies through its capital access segment (42.5%). Nasdaq's newest segment, financial technology, was primarily constructed through the acquisitions of Verafin and Adenza and has expanded the company into capital management, financial crime, and regulatory compliance software (35%) as it seeks to become a diversified technology company.

Institutional ownership

In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,066 institutions reported holding NDAQ, with 469.5 million shares worth $37.0 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, Investor AB and BlackRock. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 2 added shares and 3 reduced their positions during the quarter.

More on NDAQ

  • NDAQ sentiment: whether news and social coverage of Nasdaq, Inc. leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
  • NDAQ ownership: all 1,066 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
  • NDAQ financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow by quarter and year.

SentiSense also tracks daily options readings for Nasdaq, Inc.: IV rank, put/call percentile, 25-delta skew and open-interest walls.

Frequently asked questions

What does Nasdaq, Inc. do?

Founded in 1971, Nasdaq is primarily known for its equity exchange, but in addition to its trading business (about 22.5% of sales), the company sells market and financial data to investors, offers Nasdaq-branded indexes, and lists companies through its capital access segment (42.5%).

What sector is NDAQ in?

SentiSense classifies Nasdaq, Inc. in the Financials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services.

Where does NDAQ stock trade?

Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since July 1, 2002.

Who is the CEO of Nasdaq, Inc.?

Adena Friedman is the chief executive officer of Nasdaq, Inc..