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US Stock Market Indices

AI-powered analysis of S&P 500, NASDAQ-100, and Russell 2000 constituents with MoonshotScore ratings, sector breakdowns, and the last recorded price for each stock.

What Are Stock Market Indices?

A stock market index measures the performance of a group of stocks that represent a specific segment of the market. Indices serve as benchmarks for investors to gauge overall market performance, compare investment returns, and understand market trends. The three most widely followed U.S. indices are the S&P 500 (large-cap), NASDAQ-100 (technology-heavy), and Russell 2000 (small-cap).

S&P 500

Large-Cap

The benchmark for large-cap U.S. equities

Tracks 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States by market capitalization. Covers approximately 80% of available U.S. market cap. Rebalanced quarterly by S&P Dow Jones Indices committee.

~500 stocks ETFs: SPY, VOO, IVV

NASDAQ-100

Growth / Tech

The technology-heavy growth benchmark

Composed of the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ exchange. Heavily weighted toward technology, consumer discretionary, and healthcare sectors. Known for capturing innovation-driven growth.

~100 stocks ETFs: QQQ, QQQM

Russell 2000

Small-Cap

The small-cap economic barometer

Measures the performance of approximately 2,000 small-cap U.S. stocks. More sensitive to domestic economic conditions than large-cap indices. Reconstituted annually in June by FTSE Russell.

~2,000 stocks ETFs: IWM, VTWO

Why Track Index Constituents?

Benchmark Performance

Compare your portfolio returns against the major indices to understand whether your investment strategy is outperforming or underperforming the broader market.

Sector Allocation Insights

Index constituent breakdowns reveal sector weightings and concentration risk. For example, the S&P 500 is heavily weighted toward technology, while the Russell 2000 offers broader sector diversification.

Discover Investment Ideas

Sorting index constituents by MoonshotScore shows which companies have the strongest figures within a benchmark. MoonshotScore V2 rates eligible US-listed companies from 0 to 100 against their sector peers on five pillars: Business Quality (weight 26), Financial Safety (weight 20), Valuation (weight 18), Growth Durability (weight 16) and Momentum (weight 12). It reads no news-sentiment or analyst data, and it is not a probability of future returns.

Risk Assessment

Understanding which index your holdings belong to helps assess your exposure to large-cap stability (S&P 500), growth volatility (NASDAQ-100), or small-cap cyclicality (Russell 2000).

How to Use This Tool

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Select an index below to view its full constituent list with market-hours prices and AI MoonshotScore ratings.

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Sort by market cap, daily change, or MoonshotScore to identify top performers and high-potential stocks.

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Click any ticker to access its full AI company overview, fundamentals analysis, and price targets.

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Use the sector breakdown section to understand index composition and find underrepresented sectors in your portfolio.

Frequently Asked Questions

What stock market indices does Stock Expert AI cover?

Stock Expert AI provides AI-powered analysis for constituents of three major U.S. indices: the S&P 500 (500 large-cap stocks), NASDAQ-100 (100 technology-heavy growth stocks), and Russell 2000 (approximately 2,000 small-cap stocks). Each constituent receives a MoonshotScore rating, market-hours pricing, and sector classification.

What is MoonshotScore and how does it apply to index stocks?

MoonshotScore V2 rates eligible US-listed companies from 0 to 100 against their sector peers on five pillars: Business Quality (weight 26), Financial Safety (weight 20), Valuation (weight 18), Growth Durability (weight 16) and Momentum (weight 12). It reads no news-sentiment or analyst data, and it is not a probability of future returns. Applied to index constituents, it shows which companies in a benchmark have the strongest figures against their sector peers.

How often is index constituent data updated?

Each price is the last quote we recorded, shown with the trading session it belongs to. Pages are served from a cache, so the copy you are reading can lag that quote. Each quote is a provider snapshot, not an exchange feed. MoonshotScore ratings are recalculated periodically based on the latest available financial data, earnings reports, and market conditions.

Should I only invest in index stocks?

Index constituents represent established, liquid companies, but they are not the only investment universe. Many high-growth opportunities exist outside major indices. Stock Expert AI covers thousands of U.S.-listed stocks beyond index constituents. This page is for educational research purposes and does not constitute investment advice.

What is the difference between large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks?

Large-cap stocks (S&P 500) generally have market capitalizations above $10 billion, mid-cap between $2-10 billion, and small-cap (Russell 2000) between $300 million-$2 billion. Large-caps tend to be more stable, while small-caps offer higher growth potential with increased volatility.

Evidence & Sources

  • Figures come from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP). If FMP has no figure for a ticker, a price or fundamental may come from a Yahoo Finance fallback, or a price from an Alpaca fallback. SEC EDGAR is used only for filing links and company identity details (legal name, address), never for figures.
  • MoonshotScore V2 rates eligible US-listed companies from 0 to 100 against their sector peers on five pillars: Business Quality (weight 26), Financial Safety (weight 20), Valuation (weight 18), Growth Durability (weight 16) and Momentum (weight 12). It reads no news-sentiment or analyst data, and it is not a probability of future returns.
  • Definitions follow standard investing terminology, with key terms explained inline in plain language where useful.
  • Each price is the last quote we recorded, shown with the trading session it belongs to. Pages are served from a cache, so the copy you are reading can lag that quote. Each quote is a provider snapshot, not an exchange feed.
  • This page is educational and does not constitute investment advice.
  • All analysis is generated by AI models and should be verified with independent research.