S&P 500 Index — Level, Chart & Constituents
Level
7,706.03
-0.76%
Price history
Over the past year S&P 500 traded between 6,343.72 and 7,798.99, closing at 7,706.03 on Sep 24, 2026.
Key statistics
| Level | 7,706.03 |
|---|---|
| Day change | -0.76% |
| Day range | 7,694.89 – 7,761.94 |
| Open | 7,761.94 |
| Previous close | 7,764.64 |
| 52-week range | 6,316.91 – 7,816.7 |
| Constituents | 503 |
| Currency | USD |
| Region | United States |
S&P 500 constituents (503)
Overview
What the S&P 500 measures
The S&P 500 (SPX) is a market-capitalisation-weighted index that tracks the performance of 500 large-cap companies listed on US exchanges. It is designed to represent the broader United States equity market, so its movements reflect the collective performance of its constituents rather than the price of any single stock.
Key numbers explained
- The current index level is 7,706.03 points; this number is a snapshot of the aggregate market value of the constituents, not a price you can buy directly.
- Today's trading range was 7,694.89 – 7,761.94, with the price change today at -0.76%, showing a modest intraday decline.
- The 52-week range spans from 6,316.91 (low) to 7,816.7 (high), indicating the spread between the lowest and highest levels reached over the past year.
- The indexCurrency is USD, meaning the level is quoted in United States dollars.
- The S&P 500 is one of the most widely followed benchmarks; it sits alongside peers such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the Nasdaq Composite, the Russell 2000, and the Nasdaq-100.
- Because it is market-cap weighted, larger companies have a greater influence on the level than smaller ones.
Recent news
- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) gained while the broader market dipped.
- Petrobras (PBR) rose even as the market declined.
- Merck (MRK) fell more than the market, and Modine (MOD) also dipped more than the broader market.
- Newmont Corporation (NEM) saw a more significant dip than the broader market, while Monday.com (MNDY) gained as the market fell.
What to watch
- Broad economic data such as inflation reports, employment figures, and central bank policy decisions.
- Corporate earnings releases and guidance updates from major constituents.
- Geopolitical developments and shifts in investor risk appetite, often reflected in volatility measures like the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX).
- Sector rotation, where money moves between industries and can shift the weight of different companies within the S&P 500.
Latest news & filings
- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know
Zacks · Sep 23, 2026
- Why the Market Dipped But Petrobras (PBR) Gained Today
Zacks · Sep 23, 2026
- Merck (MRK) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors
Zacks · Sep 23, 2026
- Modine (MOD) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
Zacks · Sep 23, 2026
- Newmont Corporation (NEM) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know
Zacks · Sep 23, 2026
- Monday.com (MNDY) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know
Zacks · Sep 23, 2026
- Here's Why Medtronic (MDT) Fell More Than Broader Market
Zacks · Sep 23, 2026
- Groupon (GRPN) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
Zacks · Sep 23, 2026
- Here's Why McDonald's (MCD) Fell More Than Broader Market
Zacks · Sep 23, 2026
- Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
Zacks · Sep 23, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the S&P 500?
The S&P 500 is a stock market index that tracks 500 large-cap companies listed on US exchanges, designed to represent the broader United States equity market.
How can I invest in the S&P 500?
Investors typically gain exposure through index funds or ETFs that aim to replicate the performance of the S&P 500, rather than buying the index directly.
What are the largest S&P 500 companies?
The S&P 500 is market-cap weighted, so the largest companies by market capitalisation have the greatest influence on its level; the index includes many of the biggest US corporations.
What does the current index level mean?
The current level of 7,706.03 points is a snapshot of the aggregate market value of the constituents, not a price you can buy or sell.
How volatile is the S&P 500?
The 52-week range from 6,316.91 to 7,816.7 shows the spread between the lowest and highest levels reached over the past year, reflecting periods of both decline and recovery.
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