The ________ is a broad market index that represents more than 100 large-company stocks.

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The S&P 500 Stock Index represents more than 100 large-company stocks, in fact it represents 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the U.S. It is a widely accepted benchmark for the overall performance of the U.S. stock market. The other choices are not as broad in terms of company representation, as the Russell 2000 represents small-cap stocks, the NASDAQ 100 represents mainly technology companies, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average represents only 30 blue-chip stocks.

The ________ Is a Broad Market Index That Represents More