S&P500 Handbook Sheet
S&P500 Handbook Sheet
S&P500 Handbook Sheet
Standard & Poor’s Analysts’ Handbook presents a unique set of analytical tools based on the
S&P Stock Price Indices from 1992 forward. The index level data includes the S&P 500, S&P 500
Industrial Composite and GICS® based data including: Sectors, Industry Groups,
Valuation and Industries and Sub-Industries.
comparison data for
the S&P 500 Standard & Poor's Stock Price Index is designed to measure large-cap U.S. stock market
performance. The constituent stocks are selected on the basis of their industry group representation,
Market comparison market size and liquidity within the U.S. economy. The Standard & Poor’s Analysts’
factors that affect Handbook–available in both annual and monthly editions–provides income and balance sheet
industry price actions
indexed data across each industry while providing key financial ratios.
Entire or partial Money managers and analysts use Standard & Poor’s Analysts’ Handbook to compare the major
portfolio performance market factors affecting industry price actions, such as sales, profit margins, earnings, dividends,
evaluation
book value and capital expenditures. The handbook provides underlying data used for valuation and
For more information visit benchmark comparisons, historical correlations, time-series analysis and technical analysis.
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correlations, Standard & Poor’s Analysts’ Handbook brings you essential industry comparative data
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to support your vital business and investment decisions.
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*The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) 4-level structure has been widely accepted as an industry
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analysis framework for investment research, portfolio management and asset allocation. Standard & Poor’s and
Asia MSCI jointly launched GICS in 1999.
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Standard & Poor’s Analysts’ Handbook is available in both Annual and Monthly editions
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