S&P 500 (SP500)
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S&P 500 (FRED series SP500) is a daily equity markets indicator measured in index. The series is published through FRED, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis economic database, with history going back to 2016.
Why it matters: S&P 500 is one of the indicators traders, economists, and policymakers watch within the equity markets complex. It reflects conditions in equity markets and risk appetite, and is often watched alongside volatility and credit measures.
How to read it: focus on the direction and persistence of changes rather than any single daily print. Comparing the latest value against its level a year ago, and against its long-run range since 2016, gives a better sense of whether the series is signaling acceleration, deceleration, or a turning point.
About This Series
The observations for the S&P 500 represent the daily index value at market close. The market typically closes at 4 PM ET, except for holidays when it sometimes closes early. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC have reached a new agreement on the use of Standard & Poors and Dow Jones Averages series in FRED. FRED and its associated services will include 10 years of daily history for Standard & Poors and Dow Jones Averages series. The S&P 500 is regarded as a gauge of the large cap U.S. equities market. The index includes 500 leading companies in leading industries of the U.S. economy, which are publicly held on either the NYSE or NASDAQ, and covers 75% of U.S. equities. Since this is a price index and not a total return index, the S&P 500 index here does not contain dividends. Copyright © 2016, S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction of S&P 500 in any form is prohibited except with the prior written permission of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P"). S&P does not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, completeness or availability of any information and is not responsible for any errors or omissions, regardless of the cause or for the results obtained from the use of such information. S&P DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE. In no event shall S&P be liable for any direct, indirect, special or consequential damages, costs, expenses, legal fees, or losses (including lost income or lost profit and opportunity costs) in connection with subscriber's or others' use of S&P 500. Permission to reproduce S&P 500 can be requested from [email protected]. More contact details are available here (http://us.spindices.com/contact-us), including phone numbers for all regional offices.
Recent Data
| Date | Value (Index) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | 7,386.65 | -19.08 |
| June 8, 2026 | 7,405.73 | +21.99 |
| June 5, 2026 | 7,383.74 | -200.57 |
| June 4, 2026 | 7,584.31 | +30.63 |
| June 3, 2026 | 7,553.68 | -56.1 |
| June 2, 2026 | 7,609.78 | +9.82 |
| June 1, 2026 | 7,599.96 | +19.9 |
| May 29, 2026 | 7,580.06 | +16.43 |
| May 28, 2026 | 7,563.63 | +43.27 |
| May 27, 2026 | 7,520.36 | +1.24 |
| May 26, 2026 | 7,519.12 | +45.65 |
| May 22, 2026 | 7,473.47 | +27.75 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S&P 500 today?
The latest value of S&P 500 (SP500) is shown at the top of this page, along with its observation date and the change from the prior reading. Data is sourced from FRED and refreshed regularly.
How often is S&P 500 updated?
S&P 500 is reported daily (Daily, Close). New observations appear on FRED shortly after the source agency releases them, and this page updates daily.
What does a rising S&P 500 mean?
A sustained rise in S&P 500 signals strengthening readings in this equity markets measure, in index. Whether that is positive or negative for markets depends on context — compare the move against the series’ trend and related indicators in the same category.
Where does the SP500 data come from?
The data comes from FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data), maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, under series ID SP500. History is available back to 2016.
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Data sourced from FRED®, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: S&P 500 (SP500). Retrieved from fred.stlouisfed.org. Last updated June 10, 2026.