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S&P 500® Index

The Standard and Poor's 500 Index, often referred to as the S&P 500, is a commonly used stock market index. It tracks the performance of stocks of 500 large companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. Note: Indices are unmanaged, and their returns assume the reinvestment of dividends. Indices do not reflect any fees or expenses; it is not possible to invest in an index.

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