The S&P 500 holds five hundred leading US companies chosen by committee for size, liquidity and profitability. Roughly a third of its weight sits in the Magnificent 7.
Most active US funds underperform it over a decade, which is why it anchors global portfolios - including those of Indian investors diversifying abroad.
Example
When Nvidia reports, the S&P 500 often moves more on that one print than on the other 499 combined - concentration in action.
In Ticker Screener
The homepage tape and Markets tab track the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow live in dollars - open the extension on any tab to see them.
Frequently asked questions
How can Indians invest in the S&P 500?
Feeder mutual funds, ETFs, or direct US-stock platforms under LRS limits. Compare fees, tracking error and tax treatment across routes.
Related terms
Index
A rule-based basket measuring a market slice - Nifty 50, S&P 500, gold prices. The benchmark everything gets judged against.
ETF
Exchange-traded fund: a basket of stocks, bonds or gold bought like one share. Instant diversification, tiny fees.
Market Cap
Price times shares outstanding: the market's price tag for the whole company. Defines large, mid and small caps.
S&P 500 vs Nasdaq vs Dow: Which US Index Should You Actually Watch?
What each American benchmark measures, when they disagree, and how to keep all three in view while you browse.
P/E, ROCE, ROE, P/B, dividend yield and market cap — live beside every price in your watchlist.