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Six Largest US Companies Now Command 30% of S&P 500 Index

by Sham
May 30, 2024
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  • Nvidia (NVDA) and five other tech giants (Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta) now account for 30% of the S&P 500 Index.
  • This represents an increase from their 26% weighting at the start of 2024.
  • The surge has been driven by Nvidia’s 130% stock price rise this year.

The dominance of big tech companies in the stock market continues to grow. Nvidia and 5 other giants now make up 30% of the benchmark index.

JUST IN: The six largest US companies now make up 30% of the S&P 500

• Microsoft $MSFT

• Apple $AAPL

• Nvidia $NVDA

• Alphabet $GOOG

• Amazon $AMZN

• Meta $META

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Tech Giants Taking Larger Share of S&P 500

Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta Platforms now account for 30% of the S&P 500 index by market capitalization. This is up from 26% at the start of 2024. The index weights components by market cap.

Surge Driven by Nvidia

Nvidia has seen its share price surge 130% this year, driving its increase in the index weighting. The chipmaker has benefited from strong demand for its graphics processing units used in AI and data centers.

Concentration Raises Some Concerns

While the success of these innovative tech companies is impressive, some worry that such a concentration at the top of the index signals vulnerability. If any falter, it could drag down the broader market.

Tech Dominance Reflects New Economy

On the other hand, the prominence of these tech giants mirrors their importance in the modern economy. As more business shifts online and leverages new technologies like cloud computing and AI, the strength of these leaders reflects their key roles.

Significance for Investors

For investors, the weighting of these stocks means that returns of the S&P 500 will be increasingly driven by the performance of these 6 firms. While they have done well lately, that is no guarantee of future success.

Conclusion

The surging market caps of giants like Nvidia underscore their growing clout in the stock market and economy. While impressive, such concentration at the top does raise some concerns. Investors in index funds tracking the S&P 500 should be aware of the outsized influence these technology leaders now wield.

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