What is the S&P Smallcap 600 index?

The S&P SmallCap 600 Index ( S&P 600) is a stock market index established by S&P Global Ratings. It covers roughly the small-cap range of American stocks, using a capitalization-weighted index . To be included in the index, a stock must have a total market capitalization that ranges from $1 billion to $6.7 billion.

When was the S&P Smallcap 600 launched?

The index Launch Date is Oct 28, 1994. All information for an index prior to its Launch Date is hypothetical back-tested, not actual performance, based on the index methodology in effect on the Launch Date. See More The S&P SmallCap 600® seeks to measure the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market.

Is Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 index a good investment?

Controls risk in the U.S. small-cap market. Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Index’s low fee, broad diversification, and profitability tilt make it hard to beat. The fund earns a Morningstar Medalist Rating of Silver. There is no growth data available. There is no investment objective & strategy data available. Transparency is our policy.