What Is the Nasdaq? Why It's Soaring & How to Invest
What Is the Nasdaq? A Beginner's Guide to Why It Keeps Hitting Record Highs Photo credit: TLT71 on TradingView If you've scrolled through the news lately, you've probably seen a headline like "Nasdaq hits another record high." Maybe it made you curious. Maybe it made you a little anxious that you're missing out on something big. You're not alone. Millions of people hear the word "Nasdaq" every day without really knowing what it means, why it moves the way it does, or whether it has anything to do with their own money. If you have a 401(k), an index fund, or even just a curiosity about the stock market, this guide is for you. By the end, you'll understand what the Nasdaq actually is, why it has been climbing so fast in 2026, what risks come with that growth, and how you can use this knowledge to make smarter financial decisions — without needing a finance degree to do it. What Is the Nasdaq? Photo by Meriç DaÄŸlı on Unsplash The Nasdaq is ...