S&P 500

The S&P 500 is a stock market index that tracks the performance of 500 large publicly traded companies in the United States. It serves as a snapshot of the overall health of the U.S. stock market and economy. The index is weighted by market capitalization, meaning larger companies have more influence on its movement. Investors use the S&P 500 as a benchmark to gauge market trends, make investment decisions, and assess the performance of their portfolios relative to the broader market. It’s considered one of the best indicators of the U.S. economy’s stock market performance.