S&P 500 - Page 3

The S&P 500, or Standard & Poor's 500, is a stock market index that tracks the performance of 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States. It is considered a key indicator of the overall health and performance of the U.S. equity market and economy. The index is weighted by market capitalization, meaning that companies with larger market values have a greater impact on the index's performance. The S&P 500 includes a diverse range of sectors, providing a broad representation of the U.S. stock market. Investors and analysts often use the S&P 500 as a benchmark for assessing the performance of individual stocks or investment portfolios. It is widely regarded as one of the best gauges of the U.S. economy and is used by many investment funds and financial products.