Markets
The S&P 500 Index consists of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry group representation. It is a market-value-weighted index with each stock’s weight in the index proportionate to its market value.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) index is a price-weighted index composed of 30 widely traded blue-chip U.S. common stocks.
The NASDAQ Composite Index is a market-value weighted index of all common stocks listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
The Russell 2000 Index refers to a stock market index that measures the performance of the 2000 smaller companies included in the Russell 3000 Index.
The S&P 100 index is a subset of the broader S&P 500 index and tracks the performance of the 100 largest stocks, by market capitalization, in the U.S. market.
Please note, it is not possible to invest directly into the S&P 500® Index; this measure is provided solely as a gauge of overall market performance. Standard & Poor’s: “Standard & Poor’s®,” “S&P®,” and “S&P 500®” are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“S&P”). The historical performance of the S&P 500 is not intended as an indication of its future performance and is not guaranteed. This chart is not intended to provide investment, tax or legal advice. Be sure to consult a qualified professional about your individual situation. This chart does not take into account investment fees, so actual results may be different than depicted above.