🌍 What Are Stock Indices? (S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq)
Stock Literacy • Market Overview • Benchmark Basics
Stock indices are groups of stocks used to measure the overall performance of a market. They help you understand how the economy and major companies are doing 📊🌐.
Top U.S. Stock Indices 🇺🇸
- S&P 500: 500 biggest U.S. companies
- Dow Jones: 30 blue-chip companies
- Nasdaq: Tech-heavy index ⚡
Why Indices Matter 🎯
- Show market performance
- Help compare stocks
- Used in index funds & ETFs
When someone says “the market is up,” they usually mean the S&P 500 or Dow is rising 📈.
Educational only — not financial advice.
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