Indices update: QQQ ETF leads losses as US ETFs trade
Nasdaq 100 ETF posted the largest decline among tracked indices; prices were current at Oct 13, 18:00 UTC.
Where prices stand
The QQQ ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100, fell 0.57% from the prior close to $741.78. The IWM ETF, which tracks the Russell 2000, fell 0.56% from the prior close to $276.35. The DIA ETF, which tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average, fell 0.48% from the prior close to $515.42. The SPY ETF, which tracks the S&P 500, fell 0.15% from the prior close to $776.95. The EWJ ETF, which tracks the Nikkei 225, fell 0.08% from the prior close to $97.24. The VIXY ETF, which tracks the CBOE Volatility Index, rose 0.31% from the prior close to $16.09. The EWG ETF, which tracks the DAX 40, rose 0.44% from the prior close to $41.14. The EWU ETF, which tracks the FTSE 100, rose 0.11% from the prior close to $46.75. Prices are as of Oct 13, 18:00 UTC.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) | $776.95 | +0.42% | -0.15% | Oct 13, 17:59 UTC | Finnhub |
| Nasdaq 100 (via QQQ ETF) | $741.78 | -1.34% | -0.57% | Oct 13, 17:59 UTC | Finnhub |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average (via DIA ETF) | $515.42 | +1.13% | -0.48% | Oct 13, 17:59 UTC | Finnhub |
| Russell 2000 (via IWM ETF) | $276.35 | -1.93% | -0.56% | Oct 13, 17:59 UTC | Finnhub |
| DAX 40 (via EWG ETF) | $41.14 | -0.70% | +0.44% | Oct 13, 17:59 UTC | Finnhub |
| FTSE 100 (via EWU ETF) | $46.75 | +1.10% | +0.11% | Oct 13, 17:59 UTC | Finnhub |
| Nikkei 225 (via EWJ ETF) | $97.24 | -1.99% | -0.08% | Oct 13, 18:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| CBOE Volatility Index (via VIXY ETF) | $16.09 | -3.02% | +0.31% | Oct 13, 17:59 UTC | Finnhub |
In the news
CNBC published two items covering Jim Cramer’s market notes: a "top 10 things to watch" list and a separate piece on three buy recommendations. Yahoo published live coverage reporting the Dow’s moves and earnings from JPMorgan and Goldman.
- Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Tuesday — CNBC, Oct 13, 12:54 UTC
- Jim Cramer bucks all the stock market negativity with 3 buy recommendations — CNBC, Oct 13, 16:07 UTC
- Stock Market Today: Dow's Losses Start To Multiply; Meta Approaches New Entry (Live Coverage) — Yahoo, Oct 13, 15:48 UTC
- Paul Tudor Jones says 2027 could be a really challenging year for the stock market — CNBC, Oct 13, 13:06 UTC
What to watch
The Consumer Price Index is scheduled Wed Oct 14, 12:30 UTC. Weekly jobless claims (DOL) are scheduled Thu Oct 15 (time not confirmed). Retail sales (Census) are scheduled Thu Oct 15 (time not confirmed). The Producer Price Index is scheduled Thu Oct 15, 12:30 UTC.
- Wed Oct 14, 12:30 UTC — Consumer Price Index (US) (source)
- Thu Oct 15 (time not confirmed) — Weekly jobless claims (DOL) (US) (source)
- Thu Oct 15 (time not confirmed) — Retail sales (Census) (US) (source)
- Thu Oct 15, 12:30 UTC — Producer Price Index (US) (source)
Sources and data
- CNBC (secondary source) — Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Tuesday
- Yahoo (secondary source) — Stock Market Today: Dow's Losses Start To Multiply; Meta Approaches New Entry (Live Coverage)
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary source) — Yields and dollar index
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary source) — calendar
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary source) — calendar
- Federal Reserve (primary source) — calendar
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary source) — calendar
- Bank of England (primary source) — calendar
Market data as of Oct 13, 18:00 UTC; report generated Oct 13, 18:00 UTC. All times are UTC. Each table row shows its own timestamp and provider.
This report was produced by the MarketAlleys Research Desk using automated data processing and language tools from the sources listed above, and checked against our automated-content validation rules. It is for information only and is not investment advice.
Terms in this article
Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
A fund that trades on a stock exchange like a share, usually tracking an index, sector, commodity or strategy.
Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E)
Share price divided by earnings per share.
Russell 2000
An index of roughly 2,000 small-cap US companies — the smaller members of the Russell 3000 — and the main benchmark for US small caps, which tend to be more sensitive to domestic growth and borrowing costs.
Dow Jones Industrial Average
A price-weighted index of 30 large US blue-chip companies, first published in 1896 and one of the oldest stock market indices.
S&P 500
A float-adjusted, market-cap-weighted index of about 500 leading US companies selected by a committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices.
Sources & data
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC)
- CNBC (secondary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC)
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 13, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC.
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