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What percentage of available market capitalization does the S&P 500 cover?
What percentage of available market capitalization does the S&P 500 cover?
- Approximately 75%
- Approximately 90%
- Approximately 60%
- Approximately 80% (correct)
How many leading companies are included in the S&P 500?
How many leading companies are included in the S&P 500?
- 300
- 1000
- 500 (correct)
- 700
What is the S&P 500 widely regarded as?
What is the S&P 500 widely regarded as?
- An exclusive index for institutional investors
- A measure of small-cap U. S. equities
- A comprehensive index of global equities
- The best single gauge of large-cap U. S. equities (correct)
What type of products are included in the S&P 500 index?
What type of products are included in the S&P 500 index?
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What does S&P Dow Jones Indices offer for financial advisors and wealth managers?
What does S&P Dow Jones Indices offer for financial advisors and wealth managers?
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S&P 500 Overview
- The S&P 500 covers approximately 80% of available market capitalization.
- The index consists of 500 leading companies.
- The S&P 500 is widely regarded as a proxy for the US stock market.
Index Composition
- The S&P 500 index includes a wide range of products, such as stocks, bonds, and commodities.
S&P Dow Jones Indices Offerings
- S&P Dow Jones Indices provides a range of tools and resources for financial advisors and wealth managers.
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