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S&P 500 - Definition Definition: An index of five hundred major stocks. This is considered a benchmark for mutual funds because fund managers want to outperform this index. TeenAnalyst Advice:
As mentioned, this is essentially the benchmark for investors and
mutual funds to beat. When someone says they "beat the market,"
they're usually referring to earning a higher return than the S&P
500.
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