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In March, the S&P 500 index consisted of 504 stocks, of which the top 10 by weight accounted for 34.6% of the index. Of these, 9 are information technology stocks, making up 32.7% of the index.

Key Takeaways The S&P 500 offers exposure to around 500 of the largest U.S. companies. Investing in the index provides built-in diversification across sectors, which can help reduce portfolio risk.