Market Indices - US - Directory w/ AI Reviews
US market indices are the most closely watched financial benchmarks in the world, reflecting the health of the American economy and driving global investor sentiment. The S&P 500 is the broadest measure of large-cap US equity performance, the Nasdaq 100 captures the technology sector's influence, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average tracks 30 iconic American companies. The VIX — the volatility index — measures market fear, rising sharply during periods of uncertainty and declining in calm conditions.
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S&P 500 (SPY)
SPX
$0.10
P/E: 0.0
SPY tracks the S&P 500, the most widely followed US equity benchmark representing 500 leading companies across all economic sectors.
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Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)
QQQ
$601.92
+0.21%
P/E: 122.3
QQQ tracks the Nasdaq-100 index, representing the 100 largest non-financial Nasdaq-listed companies and serving as the primary benchmark for US technology and growth stock performance.
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Dow Jones (DIA)
DIA
$495.28
+0.12%
P/E: 190.5
DIA tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average, comprising 30 prominent US blue-chip companies in the oldest and most widely recognized stock market index.
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Russell 2000 (IWM)
IWM
$262.96
+1.32%
P/E: 87.1
IWM tracks the Russell 2000 small-cap index, serving as the primary benchmark for US small-cap equity performance and domestically focused economic growth.
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VIX Short-Term Futures (VIXY)
VIXY
$28.31
+1.47%
P/E: 7.1
VIXY tracks VIX short-term futures, providing exposure to S&P 500 volatility expectations, typically rising during market stress and declining in calm periods.