S&P Global
Celebrating 30 Years of the S&P SmallCap 600
Pages
16
Time to read
34 mins
Publication
Language
English
Pages
16
Time to read
34 mins
Publication
Language
English
This report documents the history and significance of the S&P SmallCap 600, which was launched on October 28, 1994, and has served as a benchmark for the small-cap U.S. equity segment for nearly three decades. The report outlines the index's construction, its performance relative to other indices, and the relevance of small-cap equities to global investors. It details how the S&P 600 has outperformed the S&P 500 in various time periods, despite the dominance of mega-cap stocks in recent years. The report also presents data on the market capitalization of the S&P 600, which is larger than many international markets, and discusses the index's sector weightings, highlighting its focus on domestically sensitive sectors. Additionally, the report examines the correlation of the S&P 600 with U.S. GDP growth and its potential as a diversifier within U.S. equities. The findings are supported by various exhibits that illustrate the index's performance metrics over time.