Major Stock Market Indices
Levels and daily moves for the benchmarks investors use to measure the US stock market. Select an index for its chart, performance and tracking ETFs.
- S&P 500-0.22%7,801.77-17.16
The S&P 500 is a float-adjusted, market-cap-weighted index of about 500 leading US companies selected by a committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices. It covers roughly 80% of…
- Dow Jones Industrial Average-0.66%51,179.87-341.41
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tracks 30 large, well-established US companies. Unlike most indices it is price-weighted, so stocks with higher share prices have a…
- Nasdaq Composite-0.22%27,538.69-61.20
The Nasdaq Composite includes nearly every common stock listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, weighted by market capitalization. Because technology companies dominate the…
- Nasdaq-100-0.21%31,160.08-64.61
The Nasdaq-100 holds the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange, using a modified market-cap weighting that caps the largest positions. It is…
- Russell 2000-1.34%2,792.43-37.87
The Russell 2000 measures the performance of roughly 2,000 small-cap US companies, the smallest two-thirds of the Russell 3000 by market value. It is the standard…
- Cboe Volatility Index+0.13%15.03+0.02
The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) estimates the stock market's expected volatility over the next 30 days, derived from S&P 500 option prices. Readings below about 15…
Index levels and ranges
| Index | Last | Day range | 52-week range | Tracking ETFs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 SPX | 7,801.77 | 7,763.34 – 7,807.02 | 6,316.91 – 7,844.52 | SPY, VOO, IVV |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA | 51,179.87 | 50,917.42 – 51,406.44 | 45,057.28 – 54,744.33 | DIA |
| Nasdaq Composite COMP | 27,538.69 | 27,341.31 – 27,547.20 | 20,690.25 – 27,722.75 | QQQ, ONEQ |
| Nasdaq-100 NDX | 31,160.08 | 30,904.47 – 31,170.12 | 22,841.42 – 31,361.37 | QQQ, QQQM |
| Russell 2000 RUT | 2,792.43 | 2,788.43 – 2,816.40 | 2,303.46 – 3,069.71 | IWM, VTWO |
| Cboe Volatility Index VIX | 15.03 | 14.97 – 16.01 | 13.38 – 35.30 | VIXY |
Frequently asked questions
- What is a stock market index?
- A stock market index tracks the combined price performance of a defined group of stocks, such as the 500 large companies in the S&P 500. Indices are used as benchmarks for the market and as the basis for index funds and ETFs.
- What is the difference between the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq?
- The Dow holds 30 blue-chip stocks weighted by share price. The S&P 500 holds about 500 large companies weighted by market value. The Nasdaq Composite includes nearly all Nasdaq-listed stocks and is weighted toward technology.
- Can you invest directly in an index?
- No. An index is a calculation, not a security. Investors get index exposure through index mutual funds and ETFs, such as SPY for the S&P 500 or QQQ for the Nasdaq-100.
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