What is the meaning of STANDARD AND POOR'S (S&P) 500?

STANDARD AND POOR'S (S&P) 500 is an index of the 500 largest, most actively traded stocks on the New York Stock Exchange. It provides a guide to the overall health of the US stock market.

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APABarry Goldsmith. (2010). STANDARD AND POOR'S (S&P) 500. Retrieved September 29, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/standard_and_poor%27s_(s%26p)_500/definitions/1164054
ChicagoBarry Goldsmith. 2010. "STANDARD AND POOR'S (S&P) 500" http://smartdefine.org/standard_and_poor%27s_(s%26p)_500/definitions/1164054 (accessed September 29, 2026).
HarvardBarry Goldsmith 2010, STANDARD AND POOR'S (S&P) 500, Smart Define, viewed 29 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/standard_and_poor%27s_(s%26p)_500/definitions/1164054>.
MLABarry Goldsmith. "STANDARD AND POOR'S (S&P) 500" 21 October 2010. Web. 29 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/standard_and_poor%27s_(s%26p)_500/definitions/1164054>