S&P 600

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Definition of 'S&P 600'

An index of small-cap stocks managed by Standard and Poor's. The S&P 600 SmallCap Index covers a broad range of small cap stocks in the United States. The index is weighted according to market capitalization and covers about 3-4% of the total market for equities in the United States.
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Investopedia explains 'S&P 600'

The S&P 600 is somewhat comparable to the Russell 2000 Index in that both measure the performance of small-cap stocks. Most references to the S&P index are regarding the S&P 500 since its stocks are better knowns. There are several ETFs available for investors who wish to purchase this index.
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  • Market Cap Valuations For 2010

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Market-Cap-Valuations-For-2010-IJR-IVV-SPY-IJH-MDY0115.aspx
    ... some values to these groups using Standard & Poor's outlook (and history) for the
    S&P 500 large cap index, the S&P 400 mid cap index and the S&P 600 small cap ...

  • The Top Sector/Market Cap For The Next 12 Months

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/The-Top-SectorMarket-Cap-For-The-Next-12-Months-CNSL-CBB-IYZ-SPY-PSCU0630.aspx
    ... What Took So Long? As hard as it is to believe, the S&P 600 Telecom Index
    didn't participate in the rally that began in early 2009 - at all. ...

  • A Contrarian Bull In King Awful's Court

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/A-Contrarian-Bull-In-King-Awfuls-Court-SPY-IJR-IJH-IWW-IZZ0702.aspx
    ... If you own the iShares S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (NYSE:IJR) or the iShares S&P 400 Mid
    Cap Index (NYSE:IJH), you're also experiencing the bitter sweetness of ...

  • Which is the best index to use to study the possible future price ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/06/smallcapindices.asp
    ... Many traders like using the Russell 2000 because it factors in a larger number of
    companies than the S&P 600, which means it may provide a more accurate ...

  • What should I use as a benchmark for my small-cap stock portfolio?

    http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/06/smallcapbenchmark.asp
    ... Another index that can be used to gauge the returns of a small-cap portfolio
    is the Standard & Poor's Small Cap 600 Index. The index ...

  • 6 Stocks Outperforming The Entire S&P 500

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2009/6-Stocks-Outperforming-The-Entire-SP-500-WYNGNWODPFITBGCIIP1221.aspx
    ... FITB stock has risen 600% since the S&P bottomed on March 9. Gannett Co. Inc. ... Since
    the bottom was recorded for the S&P 500 in March, Wyndham is up over 600%. ...

  • The Rally In Small-Cap Growth Stocks

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2012/The-Rally-In-Small-Cap-Growth-Stocks-VBK-TNA-SWI-TIBX-PSCT0213.aspx
    ... Tracking all the tech firms in the S&P 600 Small cap index, the PowerShares S&P
    SmallCap Tech ETF (Nasdaq:PSCT) can be used as a broad play on the M&A activity ...

  • Top Small Caps in January

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Top-Small-Caps-in-January-HUGH-VG-FTK-INAP-IJR0204.aspx
    ... The S&P 600 Small-Cap Index was flat for the month of January, lagging
    behind the major benchmarks. However there were a number ...

  • Desperately Seeking Safety

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2008/Desperately_Seeking_Safety_EXC_BABY_FXA.aspx
    ... Natus Medical (Nasdaq:BABY) The addition to the S&P 600 Small-Cap Index is not the
    reason Natus has made the "hideout" list, but it was the boost it needed to ...

  • When Geographic Diversification Fails

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/trading/10/when-geographic-diversification-fails.asp
    ... Exemplifying this is 2001, when the S&P 500 (large caps) was down almost 12% while
    the S&P 600 (small caps) was up over 6%. Because companies of different ...

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