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sp500
/ˌɛs ˌpiː ˈfɪv ˈhʌndrəd/
Definition
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The S&P 500 (Standard & Poor's 500) is a stock market index tracking the performance of 500 leading U.S. companies listed on major exchanges, widely regarded as a benchmark for the overall U.S. equity market.
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Commonly abbreviated as SP500 or ^GSPC in trading platforms, it represents about 80% of the total U.S. market capitalization and is a key indicator for investors worldwide.
Examples
My retirement plan hinges on the sp500 not throwing another tantrum like it did in 2022.
When the sp500 surges, even my goldfish seems to invest with more swagger.
Day traders live and die by the sp500's every tick, turning coffee into rocket fuel.
The sp500 hit record highs, proving that algorithms have better poker faces than most humans.