Nasdaq-100 ETF led losses as markets closed Oct 22, 20:00 UTC
VIX proxy jumped while major equity ETFs mostly fell; headlines from Yahoo and CNBC covered the Nasdaq rout.
Where prices stand
As of Oct 22, 20:00 UTC, the VIXY ETF rose 6.31% from the prior close to $17.70, the largest move among the tracked markets. The QQQ ETF fell 2.86% from the prior close to $704.47. The SPY ETF fell 1.18% from the prior close to $763.96. The EWJ ETF fell 1.17% from the prior close to $94.60. The EWG ETF fell 0.84% from the prior close to $41.35. The EWU ETF rose 0.31% from the prior close to $47.84. The IWM ETF rose 0.07% from the prior close to $276.67, while the DIA ETF was little changed from the prior close at $527.89. All prices and moves are from Finnhub.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) | $763.96 | +0.45% | -1.18% | Oct 22, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Nasdaq 100 (via QQQ ETF) | $704.47 | -0.51% | -2.86% | Oct 22, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average (via DIA ETF) | $527.89 | +2.34% | +0.04% | Oct 22, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Russell 2000 (via IWM ETF) | $276.67 | +1.88% | +0.07% | Oct 22, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| DAX 40 (via EWG ETF) | $41.35 | +1.86% | -0.84% | Oct 22, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| FTSE 100 (via EWU ETF) | $47.84 | +1.66% | +0.31% | Oct 22, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Nikkei 225 (via EWJ ETF) | $94.60 | -0.13% | -1.17% | Oct 22, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| CBOE Volatility Index (via VIXY ETF) | $17.70 | +0.73% | +6.31% | Oct 22, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
In the news
Yahoo published live coverage titled "Stock Market Today: Nasdaq-100 Drop Tops 3%; FirstCash, Southern Copper, Meta Lead Sell-Off." CNBC published analysis titled "The perfect storm behind the Nasdaq's rout — plus, some of the bright spots in the market." Yahoo published "Meta stock falls despite Wall Street analysts raising price targets."
- Stock Market Today: Nasdaq-100 Drop Tops 3%; FirstCash, Southern Copper, Meta Lead Sell-Off (Live Coverage) — Yahoo, Oct 22, 19:50 UTC
- The perfect storm behind the Nasdaq's rout — plus, some of the bright spots in the market — CNBC, Oct 22, 18:23 UTC
- Meta stock falls despite Wall Street analysts raising price targets — Yahoo, Oct 22, 19:50 UTC
- Update: US Equity Indexes Drop as AI Trade Loses Shine After Meta's Results While Crude Oil Jumps as Iran Warns of Invasion — Yahoo, Oct 22, 17:41 UTC
What to watch
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment report is scheduled for Fri Oct 23 (time not confirmed). The item is a US macro release listed with medium importance and is sourced to fred; it is the next scheduled macro event on the immediate calendar.
- Fri Oct 23 (time not confirmed) — University of Michigan consumer sentiment (US) (source)
Sources and data
- Yahoo (secondary source) — Stock Market Today: Nasdaq-100 Drop Tops 3%; FirstCash, Southern Copper, Meta Lead Sell-Off (Live Coverage)
- CNBC (secondary source) — The perfect storm behind the Nasdaq's rout — plus, some of the bright spots in the market
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary source) — Yields and dollar index
- 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
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary source) — calendar
Market data as of Oct 22, 20:00 UTC; report generated Oct 22, 20:40 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
Nasdaq-100
An index of 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock market, weighted by modified market capitalisation.
Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
A fund that trades on a stock exchange like a share, usually tracking an index, sector, commodity or strategy.
VIX
The Cboe Volatility Index, which estimates the market's expectation of S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days from S&P 500 option prices.
Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E)
Share price divided by earnings per share.
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
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 08:42 PM UTC)
- CNBC (secondary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 08:42 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 08:42 PM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 08:42 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 08:42 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 08:42 PM UTC)
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 08:42 PM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 08:42 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 08:42 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 22, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC.
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