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Understanding the S&P 500 Index and How Israelis Can Invest in It
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By ליאור באקאלו
First reported by N12 · Jul 12, 2026
What happened
The S&P 500 index tracks 500 major U.S. companies weighted by market capitalization, serving as a key U.S. stock market benchmark. Israeli investors can access it through ETFs like VOO, SPY, and IVV via U.S. brokerage accounts. While historically yielding about 10% annual returns, the index carries market risks and volatility influenced by a few large tech firms.
- 01S&P 500 tracks about 500 large U.S. companies, covering 80% of U.S. market capitalization.
- 02The index is market-cap weighted, with tech giants like Apple heavily influencing it.
- 03Investors access the index via ETFs such as VOO, SPY, and IVV, purchasable from Israel.
- 04Historical average returns are around 10% annually but with significant volatility and risk.
- 05The index offers broad sector diversification but is concentrated in top companies.
- 06S&P 500 differs from Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones in composition and weighting methods.
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