S&P 500 Index (SPX)

Here's how the S&P 500 has performed since 1990, and a list of top-performing companies in the index.

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S&P 500 index (SPX)

This chart shows S&P 500 performance.

Data may be delayed and is for informational purposes only.

Top 20 performers in the S&P 500 index

This chart shows the top-performing stocks in the S&P 500, based on YTD returns.

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