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What is the S&P 500?


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The S&P 500 is one of the world's most popular stock market indices and has almost tripled in value over the last decade. But what is the S&P 500, and which companies does it contain?

The article from MSN Money explains the S&P 500, which stands for Standard & Poor's 500, an index that tracks the stock performance of 500 of the largest companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges. It serves as a broad indicator of the U.S. economy's health, representing about 80% of the total market capitalization of the U.S. stock market. The index includes companies from various sectors, providing a diversified snapshot of the market. It's widely used by investors as a benchmark for the overall market performance, with many mutual funds and ETFs designed to mimic its returns. The S&P 500 is market-cap weighted, meaning companies with larger market capitalizations have a greater impact on the index's value. The article also touches on how the S&P 500 is calculated, its historical performance, and its significance in investment strategies, including passive investing through index funds.

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