Is the S&P 500 the best gauge of large-cap equities?

The S&P 500® is widely regarded as the best single gauge of large-cap U.S. equities. According to our Annual Survey of Assets, an estimated USD 13.5 trillion is indexed or benchmarked to the index, with indexed assets comprising approximately USD 5.4 trillion of this total (as of Dec. 31, 2020).

What is risk in the S&P 500?

Risk is defined as standard deviation calculated using monthly values. The S&P 500® is widely regarded as the best single gauge of large-cap U.S. equities.

What is the S&P 500 ®?

The S&P 500 ® is widely regarded as the best single gauge of large-cap U.S. equities. There is over USD 11.2 trillion indexed or benchmarked to the index, with indexed assets comprising approximately USD 4.6 trillion of this total. The index includes 500 leading companies and covers approximately 80% of available market capitalization.