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Browse stocks and ETFs by major market indices, market capitalization and dividends

About Stock Market Indices

Major U.S. Indices

  • S&P 500 - 500 largest U.S. companies, representing ~80% of total market capitalization. The most widely followed benchmark for large-cap equities.
  • NASDAQ 100 - 100 largest non-financial companies on NASDAQ, heavily weighted toward technology and growth stocks.
  • Dow Jones - 30 blue-chip companies selected to represent major U.S. industries. The oldest continuously published stock index.

Market Capitalization

  • Mega-Cap - Over $200 billion (Apple, Microsoft, Amazon)
  • Large-Cap - $10B to $200B (established, stable companies)
  • Mid-Cap - $2B to $10B (balance of growth and stability)
  • Small-Cap - $300M to $2B (higher growth potential, more volatile)
  • Micro-Cap - $50M to $300M (highest risk and reward potential)

Frequently Asked Questions About Stock Market Lists

What is the S&P 500?

The S&P 500 tracks 500 of the largest publicly traded U.S. companies, representing about 80% of total U.S. stock market value. It's the most widely followed benchmark for large-cap American equities.

What is the difference between NASDAQ 100 and S&P 500?

The NASDAQ 100 includes 100 largest non-financial NASDAQ companies with heavy tech concentration. The S&P 500 includes 500 companies across all sectors and exchanges, offering broader diversification.

What are market cap categories?

Mega-Cap: over $200B. Large-Cap: $10B-$200B. Mid-Cap: $2B-$10B. Small-Cap: $300M-$2B. Micro-Cap: $50M-$300M. Each has different risk-return characteristics.