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Key Points
- The S&P 500 returned 261% over the last decade, equating to an annual return of 13.6%.
- Wall Street expects the S&P 500 to trade sideways in the remaining months of 2025.
- As of June 30, over 5,400 companies were listed on U.S. stock exchanges.
The S&P 500, a benchmark for the overall U.S. stock market, has shown significant returns with a 261% gain over the last decade, averaging 13.6% annually. Analysts indicate a mediam year-end target of 6,400 for the index in 2025, suggesting it may not experience substantial changes from its current level of 6,380.
The index comprises 500 large-cap U.S. companies, with the largest holdings including Nvidia (7.3%), Microsoft (7%), and Apple (5.8%). Notably, the index also saw a strong performance in early 2025, with earnings exceeding expectations due to resilient economic conditions.
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