Episode 210: What You Might Not Know About The S&P 500

While terms like the Nasdaq and S&P 500 get tossed around in conversation or might be mentioned on the news, the average person doesn’t know a whole lot about them. To help you be more in the know, David shares six things that you might be surprised to learn about the S&P 500.

 

Here’s what you’ll learn on today’s show:

• The S&P 500 has 505 stocks in it. (2:01)
• Three of the biggest four ETFs track the S&P 500. (4:05)
• Don’t be fooled by an illusion of diversification. (5:59)
• The S&P 500 covers half of the world’s stock values. (10:42)
• The top five holdings make up 22% of the holding in the index. (12:11)
• There is an equally weighted ETF you can get if you want. (14:14)

 

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