NAS100 (Nasdaq 100) today: structure and drivers
NAS100 tracks the 100 largest non-financial companies on the Nasdaq, dominated by technology: Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta. It trends strongly, reacts hard to interest-rate news and is a staple for South African index traders.
NAS100 (Nasdaq 100) structure today: the bias on every timeframe
NAS100: bearish 1-hour against the bigger picture.
| Timeframe | Structure | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly (W1) | Bullish | Higher highs and higher lows |
| Daily (D1) | Bullish | Higher highs and higher lows |
| 4-hour (H4) | Ranging | Overlapping swings, no clear direction |
| 1-hour (H1) | Bearish | Lower highs and lower lows |
Clarity score 42/100 · 0 of 3 higher timeframes agree with the 1-hour · read top-down: W1 → D1 → H4 for direction, H1 for the zone.
NAS100 (Nasdaq 100) chart (4-hour)
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The structure read in plain English
The 1-hour on NAS100 is bearish, but the weekly is bullish and the daily bullish, so for now this is a move inside a larger structure that points the other way.
Price is close to a 1-hour supply zone (within about one average hourly range). Structure clarity is 42/100 (low): the timeframes disagree or the swings are messy.
Session right now: London.
NAS100 (Nasdaq 100) key levels today
Price is close to a 1-hour supply zone (within about one average hourly range).
The exact zone, the structure flip level, the liquidity above and below and the previous day and week highs and lows for NAS100 (Nasdaq 100) are open today for Pro, or free with the daily unlock on a free account. Every page shows the bias for free; levels are where the work is.
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What moves NAS100 (Nasdaq 100)
Mega-cap tech earnings
A handful of companies make up a large share of the index, so their quarterly results and guidance can move the whole market after the New York close (22:00 SAST in summer).
Interest rates and yields
Growth stocks are sensitive to rates: rising bond yields usually hit the Nasdaq harder than the Dow.
US inflation and the Fed
CPI and FOMC days often produce the biggest NAS100 ranges of the month.
AI and semiconductor news
Chip makers carry a large weight, so semiconductor news and export rules matter more than for other indices.
Upcoming high-impact events for NAS100 (Nasdaq 100) (SAST)
| When (SAST) | Event | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Home Sales | USD | |
| Inflation Rate MoM | USD | |
| Inflation Rate YoY | USD | |
| Core Inflation Rate YoY | USD | |
| Core Inflation Rate MoM | USD | |
| PPI MoM | USD | |
| Retail Sales MoM | USD | |
| Fed Chair Warsh Speech | USD |
High-impact releases for the currencies that move NAS100 (Nasdaq 100), next 7 days. Spreads can widen and price can gap around them. Full economic calendar in SAST.
NAS100 (Nasdaq 100) trading hours in South African time
Open now: closes Mon 12 Oct, 23:00 SAST.
- CFD trading runs almost 24 hours from 00:00 SAST on Sunday night to 23:00 SAST on Friday, with a daily break from 23:00 to 00:00 SAST.
- The New York cash session (the busiest hours) runs 15:30–22:00 SAST.
Times are for this week's US and UK clock settings; South Africa stays on SAST (UTC+2) all year. All forex sessions in SAST.
Trading NAS100 (Nasdaq 100) from South Africa
Like US30, NAS100 is measured in points and contract sizes vary by broker. Most of the volume arrives with the New York open at 15:30 SAST (16:30 in the US winter).
Contract and pip value: Measured in points. Commonly $1 per point per lot (some brokers $10 or $20). Check your broker's specification.
Size a position from your stop and your rand risk with the lot size calculator, or check what a pip is worth with the pip value calculator in rand.
Frequently asked questions
Is NAS100 (Nasdaq 100) bullish or bearish today?
At Mon 12 Oct, 11:45 SAST the 1-hour structure on NAS100 (Nasdaq 100) was bearish, with the weekly bullish, the daily bullish and the 4-hour ranging. This page refreshes every 15 minutes. It describes the current market structure, not a forecast or a recommendation.
What time does NAS100 (Nasdaq 100) trade in South Africa?
CFD trading runs almost 24 hours from 00:00 SAST on Sunday night to 23:00 SAST on Friday, with a daily break from 23:00 to 00:00 SAST. The New York cash session (the busiest hours) runs 15:30–22:00 SAST.
What is the difference between NAS100 and US100?
They are the same index (the Nasdaq 100); brokers use different names: NAS100, US100, USTEC or NDX.
What time does the Nasdaq open in South Africa?
At 15:30 SAST during US summer time and 16:30 SAST in the US winter.
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