13 High-Quality S&P 500 Financial Stocks According to Hedge Funds

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6. Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 51

Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) is one of the 13 high-quality S&P 500 financial stocks according to hedge funds.

On February 23, 2026, Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Cyprys maintained a Buy rating on Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) with a price target of $116. In his previous update on the stock on January 30, the firm’s analyst cited cyclical trends to drive Solutions revenue growth through 2026-2027, despite steady tailwinds.

In another development, Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish reiterated a Buy rating on the stock on February 23, 2026, while maintaining a price target of $115. As of February 24, 2026, the stock has received a consensus Buy rating from 19 analysts, with a 1-year median price target of $113, according to CNN.

Separately, earlier this month, on February 13, 2026, Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) saw a major move from one of the significant investors. AB Investor, a significant shareholder, made a significant purchase of 200,000 shares of the company’s stock. The transaction was valued at $15,835,040. With this transaction, AB Investor has signalled strong confidence in the company’s future progress.

Founded in 1971, Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) is a leading global financial technology company that provides trading, clearing, and exchange technology with an increasing focus on SaaS-based solutions for financial crime management and regulatory compliance. Its headquarters is located in New York.

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