Index
An index is a collection of like stocks that are grouped and measured together in order to yield broad conclusions about the health of the market and its various segments.
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Popular indexes include the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average, both of which reflect the performance of large, U.S.-based companies. Investors can invest in indexes via index funds.
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