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Nasdaq Research: All Studies

Nasdaq Composite index history and separate research on Nasdaq-listed companies. A listing does not imply membership in the Composite for every historical date.

Returns & Performance

Nasdaq Historical Returns by Year (1972–2026)

Nasdaq Composite historical annual returns by year, including average return, positive and negative years, long-term performance, and 2026 YTD return.

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