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NASDAQ Top Gainer Today
Today’s top US Stock gainers are stocks with the highest gains during an intra-day session. Here’s the list of today’s NASDAQ Top Stocks – you can track their stock price, price change and market cap.
Nasdaq Top Gainer Today
| Stock Name | Ticker | Stock Price | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
 | DCPH | $ 15.09 | - |
 | IBRX | $ 4.34 | - |
 | PAHC | $ 10.49 | - |
What are Nasdaq Stocks?
The Nasdaq is the world’s and America’s second-largest stock exchange. All of its trades happen only electronically, i.e., no physical trades. Mostly, Nasdaq gets more tech and growth-focused companies than other exchanges.
Some of the biggest companies in the world are drawn to the Nasdaq. Many of its listings belong to internet companies and high-tech computer and software companies. However, not limited only to these, there are companies listed belonging to other industries as well. Apple, Amazon, Intel, Gilead Sciences, Starbucks, Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla, are some of the biggies that trade on the Nasdaq.
Also, Nasdaq stocks tend to be more volatile than those on other exchanges because it attracts companies that are focused on growth.
What are Nasdaq Top Gainers?
Nasdaq has more than 3,000 domestic and international shares listed on its exchange. Since the Nasdaq is mostly tech-focused, it has attracted many of the world’s best technology companies and in other cutting-edge industries, such as biotechnology.
Nasdaq’s top gainers are companies that have gained maximum during a trading session. The trading hours for Nasdaq are from 9:30 AM EST to 4 PM EST.
Should You Invest in Nasdaq Top Gainers?
Investing in US stocks that are Nasdaq’s top gainers might not be the right strategy. Top gainers are stocks belonging to companies that have had the highest return during a trading session. It may not mean that these companies will be able to generate similar returns during every trading session. Top gainers on Nasdaq will change every day, and thus it may not be the ideal list to pick your stocks from.
The ideal strategy for investing in US stocks is to pick fundamentally strong companies with some competitive advantage over their peers. While diversifying internationally, you should be careful when picking the stocks. Pick stocks that align with your investment goals. Furthermore, do not run behind short-term returns while investing in the stock market. Invest for the long term to generate significant returns.