Nasdaq announced the resolution of its public consultation on proposed enhancements to the Nasdaq-100 Index® methodology. Following a transparent and open comment period, that opened February 2 and closed February 27, 2026, Nasdaq Global Indexes, has approved updates to the Nasdaq-100 Index methodology, effective May 1, 2026.
Nasdaq Global Indexes periodically reviews index methodologies through standard governance processes, and feedback submitted during the consultation informed the final determination. Following the review and evaluation of consultation submissions, Nasdaq will proceed with the updated methodology changes outlined in the Summary of Responses and Conclusions and the updated methodology, effective May 1, 2026.
The current methodology will remain in effect through April 30, 2026. Nasdaq Global Indexes will communicate implementation details through standard index notice channels in advance of the effective date.
Source: Nasdaq Global Indexes
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