2007-03-22 15:40:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
Probably the Wilshire 5000, since it has the most companies. Actually more than 5000
2007-03-22 21:18:42 · answer #1 · answered by jeff410 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There isn't one index fund only that represents the health of the U.S. economy unless you look at a Total Stock Market Index like the Wilshire 5000.
S&P 500: Health of Large Domestic Companies
NasDaq: Health of Small/Mid Domestic Companies
Between the two of these, you can get a decent idea of how the US economy is doing.
Note: The DJIA index is very bad. It is comprised of a small group of people who decide which large companies they want to represent. Also, the DJIA doesn't take into consideration many industries. The DJIA is a joke.
2007-03-22 23:31:07 · answer #2 · answered by Jordan0921 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a matter of opinion, but a lot of people measure it by the health of the NASDAQ. I don't personally agree with that, but there you go. Another basis, both founded and unfounded, is the value of the USD.
2007-03-22 22:44:27 · answer #3 · answered by Rey Gamberro Salvador 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The S&P 500 (SPY) is the benchmark for the US economy and a WONDERFULL way to know just how healthy the economy really is.
the DOW Jones industrial average is good too. (DIA)
2007-03-22 22:43:55 · answer #4 · answered by dkwr14 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I'm a fan of the S&P 500.
2007-03-22 22:42:42 · answer #5 · answered by frugernity 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All of them and they are all sick.
2007-03-22 22:42:58 · answer #6 · answered by greg s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋