Qualcomm is a US multinational technology company that operates in the fields of semiconductors, software and wireless technology. It was founded in 1985 and has headquarters in California. Qualcomm designs and creates software and chips for use in wireless equipment such as mobile phones, in particular 3G and 4G communications. It’s also a leader in 5G technology development, creating wireless technologies not only for mobile phones but also for Internet of Things devices and autonomous cars. Qualcomm has expanded its services over the years to build semiconductor components for smartphones, laptops, cameras and other devices. The company owns a number of subsidiaries within related fields. Qualcomm stock is listed on the Nasdaq exchange and a constituent of the NASDAQ 100 and S&P 500 stock indices. Spread bet or trade CFDs on our Qualcomm share price.