The S&P 500 index is widely used as a barometer of the U.S. stock market. It tracks the performance of the 500 largest publicly traded companies.
Many investors seek exposure to the S&P 500 by investing in ETFs. Two popular choices, SPY and SPX, track the S&P 500, but they’re very distinct investment options.
We’ll examine both of these ETFs, emphasizing how to choose the best one for you.
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