Nasdaq 100 Fast-Entry Rule Could Speed Up Inclusion of New Listings

Nasdaq 100 Fast-Entry Rule Could Speed Up Inclusion of New Listings
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February 5, 2026

The operator of the Nasdaq 100 is weighing a faster path for newly listed, large-cap companies to join the benchmark. With several technology giants planning IPOs this year, Nasdaq is exploring a “fast entry” mechanism.

Under the proposed change, a new listing could become part of the Nasdaq 100 after just 15 trading days, Nasdaq said in a statement. That timeline is much shorter than the current minimum window of at least three months.

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