S&P 500
InvestingGlossary term
Definition
A stock market index tracking the 500 largest US companies. Widely used as a benchmark for the overall stock market and the basis for many index funds.
Related terms
- Index FundA type of mutual fund or ETF designed to track the performance of a specific market index, like the S&P 500. Known for low fees and passive management strategy.
- BenchmarkA standard index or portfolio used to measure investment performance. Common benchmarks include the S&P 500 for large-cap stocks and the Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index for bonds.
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