SPX Live priceWhat is S&P 500
The S&P 500 tracks 500 of the largest companies listed in the United States, spanning every major sector. It is the single most widely followed gauge of the US stock market.
Because it is weighted by market value, its biggest companies, today led by mega-cap technology names, carry the most influence. When they move, the whole index tends to follow.
The S&P 500 is treated around the world as a barometer of US economic health and global risk appetite, which makes it one of the most actively traded indices anywhere.
- Region
- United States
- Tracks
- 500 large US companies
- Weighting
- Market-cap
- Hours
- US session, Mon-Fri
- Type
- Equity index
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What moves S&P 500
Heavyweight constituents
The largest companies, especially big tech, drive much of the index’s moves.
Interest rates and macro
Fed policy, inflation and growth data move the whole market.
Earnings season
Quarterly results from major companies shift the index.
Global sentiment
Risk appetite and global events feed straight into the S&P 500.
How to trade it on Chasse
You never place an order. Deploy a Chasse strategy and it trades this market for you, automatically, with a stop-loss and take-profit on every position. Which strategies you can run depends on your tier.
Live market data. Chasse is currently a simulated demo; trading results shown elsewhere are illustrative and not guaranteed.
S&P 500, answered
What is the S&P 500?
An index of 500 of the largest US companies, the most widely followed gauge of the US stock market.
What moves the S&P 500?
Its biggest companies, interest rates and macro data, earnings season, and overall market sentiment.
Can I trade the S&P 500 on Chasse?
Yes, the S&P 500 is among the indices our strategies trade automatically. Chasse is currently a simulated demo.
When does it trade?
It follows the US session, roughly 9:30 to 16:00 New York time on weekdays, with extended index trading around it.
How much do I need to start?
From $100. Indices sit alongside the other markets our strategies trade across the tiers.
