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Comprehensive Guide to S&P 500: Investing, Index Funds, & Returns

Symbol Name MCAP Price Change
A Agilent Technologies Inc 38.63B 134.43 0.57%
AAPL Apple Inc 3,448.98B 228.17 1.36%
ABBV AbbVie Inc 356.40B 201.68 0.61%
ABT Abbott Laboratories 201.53B 116.19 0.77%
ACN Accenture PLC 222.15B 355.53 -1.44%
ADBE Adobe Inc 218.51B 496.38 -0.91%
ADI Analog Devices Inc 112.22B 226.03 -0.77%
ADP Automatic Data Processing Inc 118.35B 290.45 0.79%
ADSK Autodesk Inc 61.93B 287.36 0.28%
AEE Ameren Corp 22.85B 85.61 -0.32%
AEP American Electric Power Co Inc 51.88B 97.41 0.16%
AES The AES Corp 10.87B 15.29 3.91%
AFL Aflac Inc 58.04B 104.48 -0.22%
AIG American International Group I... 46.71B 74.88 -0.56%
AIZ Assurant Inc 9.90B 193.09 1.00%
AJG Arthur J. Gallagher & Co 64.80B 295.27 0.88%
AKAM Akamai Technologies Inc 13.53B 90.08 -1.09%
ALB Albemarle Corp 12.08B 102.80 -6.96%
ALL Allstate Corp 52.46B 198.10 0.30%
ALLE Allegion PLC 12.29B 141.38 0.32%
AMAT Applied Materials Inc 151.18B 183.38 1.00%
AME AMETEK Inc 44.66B 193.07 -0.36%
AMGN Amgen Inc 175.47B 326.44 1.41%
AMP Ameriprise Financial Inc 54.32B 559.89 -0.26%
AMT American Tower Corp 91.20B 195.16 0.75%
AMZN Amazon.com Inc 2,191.96B 208.46 -0.76%
AON Aon PLC 81.60B 377.29 2.33%
APA APA Corp 9.03B 24.42 3.59%
APD Air Products & Chemicals Inc 72.79B 327.42 -0.18%
AVB AvalonBay Communities Inc 31.99B 224.93 -0.65%
AVGO Broadcom Inc 838.60B 179.55 3.25%
AVY Avery Dennison Corp 15.89B 197.73 -1.09%
AWK American Water Works Co Inc 26.03B 133.58 -2.58%
AXP American Express Co 203.09B 288.30 0.23%
AZO AutoZone Inc 54.03B 3,196.38 4.47%
BA Boeing Co 110.01B 147.16 -2.55%
BAC Bank of America Corp 352.19B 45.90 0.07%
BAX Baxter International Inc 18.67B 36.57 -0.79%
BBY Best Buy Co Inc 19.48B 90.70 0.56%
BDX Becton Dickinson & Co 65.23B 225.68 0.24%
BEN Franklin Resources Inc 11.24B 21.47 -0.47%
BF.B Brown-Forman Corp 20.47B 43.30 -1.13%
BIIB Biogen Inc 25.42B 174.43 0.02%
BK Bank of New York Mellon Corp 56.63B 77.89 0.36%
BLK BlackRock Inc 154.35B 1,042.00 -0.76%
BMY Bristol-Myers Squibb Co 118.47B 58.41 -1.04%
BSX Boston Scientific Corp 128.21B 86.99 -0.69%
BWA BorgWarner Inc 7.65B 33.31 0.55%
BXP BXP Inc 12.58B 79.56 0.18%
C Citigroup Inc 130.54B 69.02 -1.12%
CAG Conagra Brands Inc 13.57B 28.43 0.43%
CAH Cardinal Health Inc 30.14B 120.34 1.70%
CAT Caterpillar Inc 186.28B 385.84 0.92%
CB Chubb Ltd 111.82B 277.41 -1.79%
CCI Crown Castle Inc 45.37B 104.39 -0.08%
CF CF Industries Holdings Inc 15.54B 89.32 2.03%
CFG Citizens Financial Group Inc 20.25B 45.96 -0.20%
CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc 27.21B 111.06 0.13%
CHRW C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc 12.84B 108.61 0.66%
CHTR Charter Communications Inc 55.14B 387.84 0.78%
CI The Cigna Group 89.53B 321.87 -0.20%
CINF Cincinnati Financial Corp 23.53B 150.53 -0.04%
CL Colgate-Palmolive Co 76.77B 93.96 0.37%
CLX Clorox Co 20.19B 163.11 2.88%
CMA Comerica Inc 8.27B 62.89 -1.29%
CMCSA Comcast Corp 166.68B 43.56 -0.26%
CME CME Group Inc 81.47B 226.09 -1.57%
CMG Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc 80.92B 59.39 -0.09%
CMI Cummins Inc 45.65B 332.76 0.85%
CMS CMS Energy Corp 19.83B 66.36 -2.21%
CNC Centene Corp 29.01B 57.47 -2.08%
CNP CenterPoint Energy Inc 19.78B 30.35 1.24%
COF Capital One Financial Corp 70.17B 183.93 0.51%
COP ConocoPhillips 129.27B 112.32 -0.54%
COST Costco Wholesale Corp 401.90B 907.07 -1.83%
CPB Campbell Soup Co 13.91B 46.74 0.00%
CRM Salesforce Inc 310.95B 325.26 -1.93%
CSCO Cisco Systems Inc 226.90B 56.97 -0.61%
CSX CSX Corp 67.21B 34.85 -0.36%
CTAS Cintas Corp 87.89B 217.94 0.81%
CTSH Cognizant Technology Solutions... 37.95B 76.53 -0.45%
CVS CVS Health Corp 70.47B 56.00 -0.09%
CVX Chevron Corp 284.41B 159.52 -0.78%
D Dominion Energy Inc 48.17B 57.34 -0.65%
DAL Delta Air Lines Inc 41.52B 64.34 1.74%
DE Deere & Co 109.84B 401.46 -0.76%
DFS Discover Financial Services 43.28B 172.38 -0.49%
DG Dollar General Corp 16.91B 76.91 -0.24%
DGX Quest Diagnostics Inc 18.09B 162.11 1.05%
DHI D.R. Horton Inc 51.91B 161.62 0.11%
DHR Danaher Corp 173.06B 239.61 -0.80%
DLR Digital Realty Trust Inc 62.06B 187.09 2.08%
DLTR Dollar Tree Inc 13.95B 64.89 -2.48%
DOV Dover Corp 26.23B 191.21 1.09%
DRI Darden Restaurants Inc 18.90B 160.85 -2.19%
DUK Duke Energy Corp 87.74B 113.58 0.04%
DVA DaVita Inc 12.88B 156.98 -0.28%
DVN Devon Energy Corp 24.90B 37.91 -2.22%
EA Electronic Arts Inc 43.57B 166.13 1.30%
EBAY eBay Inc 29.60B 61.80 -0.36%
ECL Ecolab Inc 69.18B 244.30 -0.68%
ED Consolidated Edison Inc 34.08B 98.37 0.81%
EFX Equifax Inc 33.42B 269.63 1.87%
EIX Edison International 32.17B 83.10 2.03%
EL The Estee Lauder Companies Inc 24.50B 68.26 2.53%
EMN Eastman Chemical Co 12.31B 106.16 -0.53%
EMR Emerson Electric Co 61.98B 108.70 0.23%
EOG EOG Resources Inc 67.97B 120.84 -0.92%
EQIX Equinix Inc 89.24B 924.85 1.89%
EQT EQT Corp 22.40B 37.54 2.02%
ES Eversource Energy 22.74B 62.07 -2.10%
ESS Essex Property Trust Inc 19.59B 304.76 2.78%
ETN Eaton Corp PLC 136.48B 345.35 0.02%
ETR Entergy Corp 29.10B 135.71 -1.28%
EW Edwards Lifesciences Corp 39.03B 66.18 -0.77%
EXC Exelon Corp 38.51B 38.32 -0.39%
EXPD Expeditors International of Wa... 16.71B 119.41 -2.14%
EXPE Expedia Group Inc 22.06B 171.85 4.24%
EXR Extra Space Storage Inc 34.14B 161.04 -4.45%
F Ford Motor Co 44.47B 11.19 5.57%
FAST Fastenal Co 47.07B 82.16 -1.75%
META Meta Platforms Inc 1,405.21B 556.63 0.46%
FCX Freeport-McMoRan Inc 66.36B 46.18 -4.96%
FDX FedEx Corp 67.29B 275.42 1.57%
FE FirstEnergy Corp 24.15B 41.90 0.85%
FFIV F5 Inc 13.65B 232.92 0.75%
FIS Fidelity National Information ... 46.61B 86.57 -3.49%
FITB Fifth Third Bancorp 28.94B 43.16 0.77%
FMC FMC Corp 7.94B 63.62 0.27%
FOX Fox Corporation - Class B Comm... 19.85B 43.46 -0.45%
FOXA Fox Corp 21.34B 46.73 -0.37%
FRT Federal Realty Investment Trus... 9.56B 112.53 -0.89%
FSLR First Solar Inc 19.50B 182.13 -0.08%
FTV Fortive Corp 25.81B 74.40 -0.29%
GD General Dynamics Corp 86.35B 314.03 0.64%
GE GE Aerospace 193.47B 178.76 -0.55%
GILD Gilead Sciences Inc 122.01B 97.90 6.78%
GIS General Mills Inc 36.37B 65.52 0.90%
GLW Corning Inc 40.48B 47.28 0.56%
GM General Motors Co 59.05B 53.70 3.67%
GOOG Alphabet Inc. - Class C Capita... 2,165.68B 176.92 0.07%
GOOGL Alphabet Inc 2,096.76B 171.29 0.11%
GPC Genuine Parts Co 16.21B 116.60 0.48%
GRMN Garmin Ltd 41.09B 205.59 -0.86%
GS The Goldman Sachs Group Inc 187.77B 598.18 0.67%
GWW W.W. Grainger Inc 57.08B 1,172.07 -0.01%
HAL Halliburton Co 26.84B 30.55 1.20%
HAS Hasbro Inc 8.78B 62.91 0.20%
HBAN Huntington Bancshares Inc 25.12B 17.29 -0.52%
HCA HCA Healthcare Inc 85.37B 337.05 -1.73%
HD The Home Depot Inc 407.72B 410.44 0.56%
HES Hess Corp 45.26B 146.88 0.86%
HIG The Hartford Financial Service... 34.24B 118.13 0.16%
HOLX Hologic Inc 18.30B 78.79 0.25%
HON Honeywell International Inc 148.81B 228.85 -0.07%
HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co 27.77B 21.38 1.48%
HPQ HP Inc 36.06B 37.43 1.94%
HRL Hormel Foods Corp 16.12B 29.40 0.65%
HST Host Hotels & Resorts Inc 12.30B 17.59 -0.23%
HSY The Hershey Co 37.13B 183.47 -0.65%
HUM Humana Inc 31.59B 262.31 0.67%
IBM International Business Machine... 190.62B 206.16 -1.36%
ICE Intercontinental Exchange Inc 89.88B 156.53 0.04%
IDXX IDEXX Laboratories Inc 33.82B 412.96 -2.53%
ILMN Illumina Inc 21.60B 136.17 -4.27%
IP International Paper Co 20.50B 59.00 0.29%
IPG The Interpublic Group of Compa... 11.17B 29.99 -1.30%
IR Ingersoll Rand Inc 41.51B 102.99 -1.29%
IRM Iron Mountain Inc 33.71B 114.87 1.55%
ISRG Intuitive Surgical Inc 193.01B 541.88 0.97%
ITW Illinois Tool Works Inc 81.66B 276.52 3.79%
IVZ Invesco Ltd 8.05B 17.92 0.71%
JBHT JB Hunt Transport Services Inc 19.10B 189.46 -1.61%
JCI Johnson Controls International... 56.73B 84.93 -0.91%
J Jacobs Solutions Inc 17.61B 141.69 1.33%
JNJ Johnson & Johnson 365.65B 151.87 -0.90%
JNPR Juniper Networks Inc 12.88B 38.91 -0.24%
JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co 667.18B 236.98 0.26%
KEY KeyCorp 16.94B 17.09 -0.62%
KHC The Kraft Heinz Co 40.47B 33.47 -0.06%
KIM Kimco Realty Corp 16.27B 24.14 1.28%
KLAC KLA Corp 89.40B 668.35 -0.16%
KMB Kimberly-Clark Corp 44.70B 134.04 -0.43%
KMI Kinder Morgan Inc 53.72B 24.18 -0.03%
KMX CarMax Inc 11.33B 73.14 1.17%
KO Coca-Cola Co 279.83B 64.96 -0.09%
KR The Kroger Co 41.48B 57.34 -1.32%
LEN Lennar Corp 45.08B 166.18 -3.56%
LH Labcorp Holdings Inc 19.76B 236.25 -0.82%
LKQ LKQ Corp 9.59B 36.90 0.30%
LLY Eli Lilly and Co 765.21B 806.06 -0.01%
LMT Lockheed Martin Corp 133.74B 564.20 2.24%
LNT Alliant Energy Corp 15.43B 60.14 0.35%
LOW Lowe's Companies Inc 152.12B 268.15 -1.19%
LRCX Lam Research Corp 97.81B 76.02 -0.50%
LUV Southwest Airlines Co 18.63B 31.07 1.44%
LYB LyondellBasell Industries NV 28.07B 86.43 1.25%
MA Mastercard Inc 478.31B 521.13 3.08%
MAR Marriott International Inc 76.77B 276.26 6.40%
MAS Masco Corp 17.10B 79.25 0.30%
MCD McDonald's Corp 212.69B 296.80 -0.19%
MCHP Microchip Technology Inc 35.23B 65.60 -1.49%
MCK McKesson Corp 63.74B 502.12 1.42%
MCO Moody's Corporation 86.89B 479.42 0.83%
MDLZ Mondelez International Inc 86.29B 64.53 0.07%
MDT Medtronic PLC 112.83B 87.97 -0.38%
MET MetLife Inc 56.79B 82.02 -0.22%
MHK Mohawk Industries Inc 8.83B 139.91 -0.30%
MKC McCormick & Co Inc 20.55B 76.58 -0.12%
MLM Martin Marietta Materials Inc 35.81B 585.90 0.68%
MMC Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc 110.13B 224.24 0.45%
MMM 3M Co 72.46B 133.07 -0.64%
MNST Monster Beverage Corp 52.13B 53.60 -0.32%
MO Altria Group Inc 95.52B 56.36 0.03%
MOS The Mosaic Co 8.30B 26.12 1.01%
MPC Marathon Petroleum Corp 50.63B 157.52 -0.40%
MRK Merck & Co Inc 243.63B 96.31 -2.09%
MRO Marathon Oil Corp 15.92B 28.92 0.60%
MS Morgan Stanley 212.96B 131.69 -0.42%
MSFT Microsoft Corp 3,145.18B 423.03 1.21%
MSI Motorola Solutions Inc 82.80B 495.48 -0.25%
MTB M&T Bank Corp 34.94B 210.56 1.18%
MTD Mettler-Toledo International I... 26.37B 1,166.90 0.54%
MU Micron Technology Inc 107.46B 96.92 -0.61%
NCLH Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings... 11.54B 26.24 -0.38%
NDAQ Nasdaq Inc 45.80B 79.69 -0.12%
NEE NextEra Energy Inc 157.79B 76.73 -0.47%
NEM Newmont Corp 48.87B 42.93 -0.58%
NFLX Netflix Inc 323.50B 756.81 0.10%
NI NiSource Inc 16.30B 34.91 -1.00%
NKE Nike Inc 113.10B 75.98 0.08%
NOC Northrop Grumman Corp 71.43B 490.26 -0.16%
NRG NRG Energy Inc 17.83B 88.02 -1.42%
NSC Norfolk Southern Corp 58.46B 258.41 -0.51%
NTAP NetApp Inc 25.92B 126.55 2.16%
NTRS Northern Trust Corp 19.81B 99.93 -0.59%
NUE Nucor Corp 33.25B 141.60 0.19%
NVDA NVIDIA Corp 3,485.96B 142.11 1.22%
NWS News Corporation - Class B Com... 16.53B 29.08 0.14%
NWSA News Corp 16.51B 29.04 -0.26%
NXPI NXP Semiconductors NV 55.74B 219.33 -2.07%
O Realty Income Corp 49.98B 57.11 0.59%
OKE ONEOK Inc 65.78B 112.60 0.08%
OMC Omnicom Group Inc 18.90B 96.86 -7.79%
ORCL Oracle Corp 509.16B 183.74 -1.77%
ORLY O'Reilly Automotive Inc 70.05B 1,213.37 -0.91%
OXY Occidental Petroleum Corp 47.36B 50.47 -0.87%
PAYX Paychex Inc 51.45B 142.96 -1.98%
PCAR PACCAR Inc 57.87B 110.38 -1.35%
PCG PG&E Corp 52.41B 20.04 -0.89%
PEG Public Service Enterprise Grou... 44.50B 89.31 -0.14%
PEP PepsiCo Inc 215.37B 156.98 -0.86%
PFE Pfizer Inc 141.22B 24.92 0.23%
PG Procter & Gamble Co 402.08B 170.73 -0.02%
PGR Progressive Corp 149.58B 255.33 -0.47%
PH Parker Hannifin Corp 88.39B 686.65 -0.46%
PHM PulteGroup Inc 26.40B 128.74 0.13%
PLD Prologis Inc 106.45B 114.93 0.24%
PM Philip Morris International In... 202.55B 130.27 -1.11%
PNC PNC Financial Services Group I... 81.57B 205.59 -0.61%
PNW Pinnacle West Capital Corp 10.09B 88.75 -0.96%
PPG PPG Industries Inc 28.13B 121.27 -1.75%
PSA Public Storage 58.83B 335.95 -0.40%
PSX Phillips 66 54.16B 131.13 -0.15%
PWR Quanta Services Inc 47.10B 319.07 2.66%
PYPL PayPal Holdings Inc 84.07B 83.86 -0.97%
QCOM Qualcomm Inc 182.88B 164.61 0.07%
QRVO Qorvo Inc 6.27B 66.28 -0.06%
REGN Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc 81.82B 744.60 -2.29%
RF Regions Financial Corp 23.87B 26.26 -0.27%
RHI Robert Half Inc 6.78B 65.70 0.22%
RL Ralph Lauren Corp 13.82B 222.58 0.40%
ROK Rockwell Automation Inc 29.84B 264.30 -1.65%
ROP Roper Technologies Inc 57.97B 540.64 -0.06%
ROST Ross Stores Inc 46.54B 140.27 0.15%
RSG Republic Services Inc 62.19B 198.58 0.30%
SBAC SBA Communications Corp 24.55B 228.36 -0.18%
SBUX Starbucks Corp 110.05B 97.09 0.07%
SCHW Charles Schwab Corp 130.54B 71.31 0.50%
SHW Sherwin-Williams Co 91.37B 362.80 0.34%
SJM JM Smucker Co 12.30B 115.62 -0.67%
SLB Schlumberger Ltd 61.81B 43.77 7.95%
SNA Snap-on Inc 18.60B 354.24 6.01%
SO Southern Co 95.08B 86.78 -0.85%
SPG Simon Property Group Inc 58.84B 180.35 0.05%
SPGI S&P Global Inc 153.45B 494.52 0.93%
SRE Sempra 52.10B 82.25 1.79%
STT State Street Corporation 27.24B 92.91 0.71%
STX Seagate Technology Holdings PL... 21.50B 101.65 1.77%
STZ Constellation Brands Inc 43.06B 237.15 -0.67%
SWK Stanley Black & Decker Inc 13.28B 86.14 -1.54%
SWKS Skyworks Solutions Inc 14.17B 88.58 0.72%
SYF Synchrony Financial 25.36B 65.13 0.02%
SYK Stryker Corp 148.04B 388.34 0.32%
SYY Sysco Corp 37.22B 75.76 1.09%
TAP Molson Coors Beverage Co 13.16B 63.88 3.22%
TDG TransDigm Group Inc 76.64B 1,363.00 0.56%
TEL TE Connectivity Ltd 44.38B 148.36 0.01%
TGT Target Corp 72.12B 156.56 2.92%
TJX TJX Companies Inc 132.90B 117.83 0.84%
GL Globe Life Inc 9.11B 108.50 -0.48%
TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc 204.87B 535.62 -1.16%
TMUS T-Mobile US Inc 273.18B 235.40 -0.69%
TROW T. Rowe Price Group Inc 26.39B 118.81 -0.83%
TRV The Travelers Companies Inc 58.74B 258.76 0.30%
TSLA Tesla Inc 1,097.94B 342.03 -1.15%
TSN Tyson Foods Inc 22.80B 64.06 1.21%
TXN Texas Instruments Inc 187.53B 205.58 -0.07%
TXT Textron Inc 16.24B 87.56 -0.36%
UAL United Airlines Holdings Inc 24.34B 74.00 -0.21%
UDR UDR Inc 14.66B 44.44 0.30%
UHS Universal Health Services Inc 13.06B 197.94 -1.86%
ULTA Ulta Beauty Inc 16.65B 353.35 -3.24%
UNH UnitedHealth Group Inc 542.65B 589.65 -0.44%
UNP Union Pacific Corp 142.11B 234.41 -0.50%
UPS United Parcel Service Inc 115.32B 135.13 2.04%
USB U.S. Bancorp 78.95B 50.61 1.43%
VLO Valero Energy Corp 42.96B 135.71 0.16%
VMC Vulcan Materials Co 36.41B 275.69 -1.10%
VRTX Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc 118.39B 459.73 -5.01%
VTR Ventas Inc 26.72B 63.70 0.32%
WAT Waters Corp 22.72B 382.65 -0.82%
WBA Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc 7.41B 8.57 -2.79%
WEC WEC Energy Group Inc 31.29B 98.92 -0.37%
WFC Wells Fargo & Co 247.51B 74.34 2.12%
WM Waste Management Inc 90.93B 226.56 0.79%
WMB Williams Companies Inc 67.75B 55.58 -0.04%
WMT Walmart Inc 678.99B 84.47 -1.21%
WY Weyerhaeuser Co 23.16B 31.87 0.51%
WYNN Wynn Resorts Ltd 9.26B 84.30 -3.30%
XEL Xcel Energy Inc 38.45B 66.96 1.15%
XOM Exxon Mobil Corp 524.20B 119.27 0.54%
XYL Xylem Inc 30.32B 124.79 0.13%
YUM Yum Brands Inc 37.57B 134.61 -1.48%
ZBH Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc 22.33B 112.18 3.06%
ZTS Zoetis Inc 78.48B 173.96 -1.25%
AMD Advanced Micro Devices Inc 226.82B 139.77 3.61%
ARE Alexandria Real Estate Equitie... 19.84B 113.52 0.47%
CBOE Cboe Global Markets Inc 22.40B 213.97 2.09%
COO The Cooper Companies Inc 19.84B 99.63 -0.23%
EQR Equity Residential 28.00B 73.79 2.79%
MAA Mid-America Apartment Communit... 18.48B 158.09 0.46%
RJF Raymond James Financial Inc 32.67B 160.68 0.34%
REG Regency Centers Corp 13.53B 74.53 0.38%
SNPS Synopsys Inc 83.19B 541.56 1.42%
T AT&T Inc 158.72B 22.12 -1.87%
AAL American Airlines Group Inc 8.67B 13.19 1.54%
INTU Intuit Inc 199.67B 712.38 1.85%
TSCO Tractor Supply Co 29.96B 270.00 -1.05%
ALGN Align Technology Inc 16.46B 220.51 -0.76%
ANSS Ansys Inc 29.92B 342.18 -3.77%
ADM Archer-Daniels Midland Co 24.95B 52.14 1.39%
CCL Carnival Corp 32.94B 24.55 -0.17%
HLT Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc 57.45B 235.65 0.97%
K Kellanova Co 27.93B 81.03 -0.09%
L Loews Corp 18.28B 84.41 0.89%
PPL PPL Corp 24.05B 32.59 1.66%
PFG Principal Financial Group Inc 19.69B 86.07 -0.57%
PRU Prudential Financial Inc 45.61B 128.14 0.58%
AOS A.O. Smith Corp 10.46B 72.15 -0.12%
APTV Aptiv PLC 13.25B 56.38 0.81%
CDNS Cadence Design Systems Inc 68.98B 251.51 -0.65%
HII Huntington Ingalls Industries ... 7.60B 194.25 -0.56%
IQV IQVIA Holdings Inc 34.91B 192.36 -5.22%
MGM MGM Resorts International 11.05B 37.12 -1.07%
RMD ResMed Inc 34.42B 234.48 1.32%
WELL Welltower Inc 85.22B 136.85 -0.12%
TTWO Take-Two Interactive Software ... 32.31B 183.96 0.56%
MSCI MSCI Inc 48.61B 620.22 2.92%
ANET Arista Networks Inc 121.55B 385.95 -2.34%
BR Broadridge Financial Solutions... 26.32B 225.21 1.83%
CBRE CBRE Group Inc 41.64B 136.08 3.06%
CPRT Copart Inc 50.36B 52.27 1.51%
EVRG Evergy Inc 14.55B 63.28 0.77%
ACGL Arch Capital Group Ltd 38.26B 101.70 5.39%
AXON Axon Enterprise Inc 32.47B 425.84 0.56%
BG Bunge Global SA 12.19B 87.27 0.53%
BIO Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc 9.20B 328.53 0.14%
BLDR Builders FirstSource Inc 20.28B 176.26 -0.30%
BRO Brown & Brown Inc 32.00B 111.91 -0.46%
BX Blackstone Inc 134.73B 177.46 0.66%
CDW CDW Corp 23.54B 176.61 -2.31%
CE Celanese Corp 10.05B 91.96 1.06%
COR Cencora Inc 45.95B 234.44 -0.31%
CPT Camden Property Trust 12.84B 120.35 -2.38%
CRL Charles River Laboratories Int... 10.93B 213.74 1.65%
CSGP CoStar Group Inc 29.62B 72.26 -1.49%
CTLT Catalent Inc 10.80B 59.51 -0.70%
CTRA Coterra Energy Inc 19.37B 26.29 0.66%
CZR Caesars Entertainment Inc 7.93B 37.30 2.07%
DECK Deckers Outdoor Corp 26.69B 175.66 -0.68%
DOC Healthpeak Properties Inc 15.14B 21.65 -0.65%
DPZ Domino's Pizza Inc 14.86B 430.43 -1.28%
DXCM DexCom Inc 26.95B 69.00 -1.01%
ENPH Enphase Energy Inc 8.16B 60.39 0.50%
EPAM EPAM Systems Inc 13.24B 233.40 -0.81%
ETSY Etsy Inc 5.88B 52.27 -0.95%
FANG Diamondback Energy Inc 51.33B 175.81 -0.55%
FDS FactSet Research Systems Inc 17.27B 454.65 -0.44%
FI Fiserv Inc 115.75B 203.46 0.55%
FICO Fair Isaac Corp 55.73B 2,288.74 0.73%
FTNT Fortinet Inc 69.94B 91.25 -0.69%
GEN Gen Digital Inc 18.03B 29.26 2.56%
GNRC Generac Holdings Inc 10.82B 181.81 6.49%
HUBB Hubbell Inc 23.30B 434.06 2.16%
IEX IDEX Corp 16.89B 223.11 -0.23%
INVH Invitation Homes Inc 20.92B 34.15 1.07%
JBL Jabil Inc 14.39B 127.55 -0.58%
JKHY Jack Henry & Associates Inc 12.92B 171.12 -0.30%
KDP Keurig Dr Pepper Inc 42.59B 31.40 0.50%
KEYS Keysight Technologies Inc 26.18B 151.67 0.17%
LDOS Leidos Holdings Inc 22.36B 167.55 -1.26%
LIN Linde PLC 211.56B 444.31 -0.95%
LULU Lululemon Athletica Inc 39.19B 319.23 0.35%
LVS Las Vegas Sands Corp 37.16B 51.25 -0.94%
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Introduction to S&P 500

What is the S&P 500?

The S&P 500, or Standard & Poor’s 500, is a stock market index that measures the stock performance of 500 large companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. It is one of the most commonly followed equity indices and serves as a barometer of the overall U.S. stock market.

Importance and Relevance in the Market

The S&P 500 is widely regarded as one of the best gauges of large-cap U.S. equities. The index has a significant influence on investor decisions and reflects the economic health of the nation. It is used by investors to track the performance of the market and by economists to understand the economic trends.

Understanding the S&P 500 Index

Definition and Composition

The S&P 500 Index is a market-capitalization-weighted index of 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the U.S. It covers various industries and provides a comprehensive snapshot of the American economy.

S&P 500 Ticker and Symbol

The ticker symbol for the S&P 500 is SPX when referring to the index itself, SPY for the most widely traded ETF tracking the index, and INX when referencing the index on certain financial platforms.

Historical Significance and All-Time Highs

The S&P 500 has a long history of tracking the performance of large-cap U.S. stocks, making it a key indicator for investors. The index has seen numerous milestones and all-time highs, reflecting periods of economic growth and market optimism.

Investing in S&P 500

How to Invest in the S&P 500

Investing in the S&P 500 can be done through various methods, each offering different benefits and levels of involvement. Investors can choose from direct stock purchases, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), or index funds to gain exposure to the S&P 500.

Different Investment Vehicles: Stocks, ETFs, and Index Funds

There are three primary investment vehicles for accessing the S&P 500:

  • Stocks: Directly purchasing shares of the companies listed in the S&P 500.
  • ETFs: Exchange-traded funds like SPY that track the performance of the S&P 500.
  • Index Funds: Mutual funds designed to replicate the performance of the S&P 500, such as those offered by Vanguard, Fidelity, and Schwab.

Best S&P 500 Index Funds and ETFs (Vanguard, Fidelity, Schwab)

Some of the best options for investing in the S&P 500 include:

  • Vanguard S&P 500 Index Fund (VFIAX): Known for its low expense ratio and strong performance.
  • Fidelity S&P 500 Index Fund (FXAIX): Another low-cost option with a solid track record.
  • Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund (SWPPX): Offers competitive fees and good returns.
  • Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO): A popular ETF choice with low costs and high liquidity.
  • SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY): One of the most widely traded ETFs tracking the S&P 500.

S&P 500 Performance and Returns

Historical Returns and Year-to-Date Performance

Historical returns of the S&P 500 provide valuable insights into the long-term growth and performance of the index. Year-to-date (YTD) performance is crucial for understanding the current market trends and making informed investment decisions.

S&P 500 Annual and Average Returns

The annual returns of the S&P 500 vary from year to year, influenced by economic conditions, market sentiment, and other factors. The average return over the long term is often used by investors to set expectations and goals for their portfolios.

Performance by Year and Sector Analysis

Analyzing the performance by year helps identify trends and patterns in the market. Sector analysis breaks down the performance of different industries within the S&P 500, highlighting which sectors are driving growth or experiencing downturns.

Tools: S&P 500 Return Calculators and Heat Maps

Investors can utilize various tools to better understand and analyze the S&P 500’s performance. Return calculators help estimate potential returns based on historical data, while heat maps provide a visual representation of the performance of individual stocks and sectors within the index.

S&P 500 Futures and Market Indicators

Understanding S&P 500 Futures and Mini Futures

S&P 500 futures are contracts that allow investors to buy or sell the index at a predetermined price on a future date. Mini futures are smaller contracts that offer the same exposure with less capital required, making them accessible to a broader range of investors.

S&P 500 Index Futures and Their Impact on the Market

The S&P 500 index futures play a crucial role in the financial markets. They are used by investors for hedging and speculation, and their prices often reflect market sentiment and anticipated movements. Changes in futures prices can impact the overall market, influencing trading strategies and investment decisions.

Daily Updates: S&P 500 Today, Price, and News

Keeping track of daily updates is essential for investors. This includes the S&P 500’s price movements, latest news, and key market indicators. Staying informed helps investors make timely decisions and respond to market changes effectively.

Analyzing S&P 500 Stocks and Companies

List of S&P 500 Companies

The list of S&P 500 companies includes 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the U.S. These companies are selected based on their market capitalization, liquidity, and industry representation, providing a comprehensive overview of the American corporate landscape.

Stock Prices, P/E Ratios, and Market Cap

Understanding the stock prices, P/E ratios (price-to-earnings ratios), and market cap (market capitalization) of S&P 500 companies is crucial for investors. These metrics help assess the value, profitability, and size of the companies within the index.

Sector Weightings and Top-Performing Stocks

The S&P 500 is divided into different sectors, each with a sector weighting that reflects its proportion of the overall index. Analyzing these weightings helps identify which sectors are driving growth. Additionally, identifying the top-performing stocks within each sector can provide investment opportunities and insights into market trends.

Tracking and Charting the S&P 500

S&P 500 Charts: Historical, Current, and Future Forecasts

S&P 500 charts provide visual representations of the index’s performance over time. Historical charts show past trends and significant milestones, while current charts display the latest data. Future forecasts help investors anticipate potential movements and make informed decisions.

Using Graphs and Heat Maps for Analysis

Graphs and heat maps are valuable tools for analyzing the S&P 500. Graphs offer detailed insights into price movements, trends, and patterns, while heat maps provide a visual summary of the performance of different sectors and individual stocks within the index.

Resources for Live Updates and Predictions

Staying updated with the latest information is essential for investors. Various resources for live updates and predictions are available, including financial news websites, market analysis platforms, and investment tools. These resources help investors stay informed and react promptly to market changes.

Conclusion

Summary of Key Points

In summary, the S&P 500 is a vital index that offers a broad view of the U.S. stock market. Understanding its composition, investment vehicles, and performance metrics is crucial for investors. By analyzing historical returns, sector weightings, and top-performing stocks, investors can make informed decisions to maximize their returns.

Future Outlook and Investment Strategies

Looking ahead, the future outlook for the S&P 500 remains positive, with continued growth expected in various sectors. Investment strategies should focus on diversification, staying informed with live updates, and utilizing tools like return calculators and heat maps. By adopting these strategies, investors can navigate the market effectively and achieve their financial goals.

FAQ

Q1: What is the S&P 500?

A1: The S&P 500, or Standard & Poor’s 500, is a stock market index that measures the stock performance of 500 large companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. It serves as a barometer of the overall U.S. stock market.

Q2: How can I invest in the S&P 500?

A2: You can invest in the S&P 500 through various methods, including direct stock purchases, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and index funds. Popular options include the Vanguard S&P 500 Index Fund (VFIAX), Fidelity S&P 500 Index Fund (FXAIX), and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY).

Q3: What are the historical returns of the S&P 500?

A3: The historical returns of the S&P 500 vary, but the index has generally provided long-term growth. Average annual returns have been around 10% over the past several decades, though individual year performance can vary significantly.

Q4: What is the significance of S&P 500 futures?

A4: S&P 500 futures are contracts that allow investors to buy or sell the index at a predetermined price on a future date. They are used for hedging and speculation, and their prices can impact market sentiment and overall market movements.

Q5: How do I track the performance of the S&P 500?

A5: You can track the performance of the S&P 500 through financial news websites, market analysis platforms, and investment tools. Utilizing charts, graphs, and heat maps can provide detailed insights into the index’s performance and trends.

Q6: What are the top sectors in the S&P 500?

A6: The top sectors in the S&P 500 typically include technology, healthcare, financials, consumer discretionary, and communication services. These sectors represent a significant portion of the index and are major drivers of its performance.