Nasdaq Inc (NASDAQ:NDAQ) today issued a statement in response to its decision to offer the Nasdaq-100 Index® to a new select set of partners for exchange-traded fund products in the U.S.

The full statement can be read below:

“The Nasdaq-100 Index® is one of the world’s most widely referenced large-cap equity benchmarks, underpinning a broad ecosystem of investment products—from ETFs and mutual funds to derivatives, structured notes, and insurance vehicles—used by investors across regions and objectives. Expanding access to the Nasdaq-100® is intended to be additive, supporting investors by improving the efficiency, liquidity, and availability of benchmark-linked exposure across markets and product types. Nasdaq’s licensing for these new Nasdaq-100® exchange-traded funds is consistent with QQQ, and existing license agreements are not impacted by these filings.

As demand for Nasdaq-100® exposure continues to grow globally, Nasdaq is focused on extending international reach and deepening institutional access by working with a select set of partners in key markets. Nasdaq maintains a valuable, longstanding partnership with Invesco and remains committed to supporting the continued strength and success of the Invesco QQQ Innovation Suite as a cornerstone of the Nasdaq-100® ecosystem”.