What is the difference between NASDAQ, S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industiral Average? In this video we are talking about Americas most important stock indices. What are the differences, why are there so many indices? Why do we need a NASDAQ, S&P 500 and Dow Jones? Video about market capitalization: https://youtu.be/7ueXP7AcGUM Indices got especially popular due to ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds). They are representing a market that is comprised of several financial products (stocks) and is weighted after a certain characteristic. Indices show us how the markets move and also represent the state of our economies. Charticon in Thumbnail: Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com Who makes this video? I am a 28 years old German economist with an awful handwriting but a lot of passion for financial markets, trading and investing. Disclaimer: I am not your financial adviser. This channel is for information, education and entertainment only.