NDAQ
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Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) closed at $86.34 as of 2026-03-20, trading 29.6% above its 200-week moving average of $66.63. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 28.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 43, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.80 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1189 weeks of data, NDAQ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 18 weeks. Historically, investors who bought NDAQ at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +7.9%.
With a market cap of $49.3 billion, NDAQ is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.4%. Return on equity stands at 15.3%, a solid level. The stock trades at 4.0x book value.
Share count has increased 15.9% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 22.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NDAQ would have grown to $3920, compared to $1013 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 17.4% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming NDAQ as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 2 open-market purchases totaling $16,793,360.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 8.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: NDAQ vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NDAQ Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying NDAQ when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +5.5% after 12 months (median +9.0%), compared to +12.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 54% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +103.8% vs +31.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NDAQ crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
NDAQ has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +7.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2003 | Jul 2003 | 4 | 27.3% | +13.0% | +4953.2% |
| Jul 2003 | Oct 2003 | 12 | 19.7% | -25.4% | +3727.2% |
| Dec 2003 | Dec 2003 | 1 | 0.4% | -20.3% | +3660.5% |
| Mar 2004 | Dec 2004 | 39 | 33.6% | +32.9% | +3682.5% |
| Jun 2008 | Aug 2008 | 6 | 17.4% | -25.2% | +1043.6% |
| Oct 2008 | Feb 2011 | 122 | 46.6% | -21.1% | +1150.1% |
| Mar 2011 | Mar 2011 | 2 | 7.3% | +7.3% | +1204.6% |
| May 2011 | Oct 2011 | 23 | 17.9% | -11.0% | +1116.3% |
| Dec 2011 | Dec 2011 | 1 | 0.6% | +1.3% | +1245.8% |
| May 2012 | Jul 2012 | 10 | 7.1% | +44.3% | +1370.7% |
| Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | 3 | 1.8% | +23.3% | +80.6% |
| Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | 1 | 1.6% | +37.4% | +81.3% |
| Sep 2023 | Nov 2023 | 8 | 6.9% | +46.1% | +76.6% |
| Average | 18 | — | +7.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NDAQ below its 200-week moving average?
No. Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) is currently 29.6% above its 200-week moving average of $66.63. It would need to fall to $66.63 to cross below the line.
What is NDAQ's 200-week moving average price?
Nasdaq, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $66.63 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when NDAQ drops below its 200-week moving average?
NDAQ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +7.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 18 weeks on average.
Is NDAQ a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about NDAQ as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 43. Free cash flow yield is 3.4%. Return on equity is 15.3%. Price-to-book is 4.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does NDAQ compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 22.8 years, $100 invested in NDAQ would have grown to $3920, compared to $1013 for the S&P 500. That's 17.4% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. NDAQ has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does NDAQ pay a dividend?
Yes. Nasdaq, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 125.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20