An overview of the NASDAQ Composite, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average, key indexes in the US stock market.
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Measures of stock market performance, basis for investment products, and indicators of economic health.
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NASDAQ and S&P 500 cover more companies in various sectors compared to the Dow, which includes 30 blue-chip stocks.
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NASDAQ and S&P 500 are market cap-weighted, while the Dow is price-weighted, affecting their overall index performance.
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NASDAQ and S&P 500 use quantitative criteria for inclusion, while the Dow uses a mix of quantitative and qualitative factors.
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Launched in 1971, it includes over 3,400 stocks, mainly from the tech sector, and is capitalization-weighted.
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Established in 1957, tracks 500 large-cap stocks, representing diverse industries, and is a market cap-weighted index.
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Introduced in 1896, includes 30 large-cap blue-chip stocks, price-weighted, and covers various industries.
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Each index reacts differently to market conditions; the S&P 500 is more volatile, while the Dow reflects blue-chip stability.
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Each index reacts differently to market conditions; the S&P 500 is more volatile, while the Dow reflects blue-chip stability.
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These indexes track market performance and offer investment opportunities without picking individual stocks.