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Writer's pictureMatt Schreiber
Aug 6, 20232 min read

The Powerhouses of S&P 500: An Analysis of the Top Contributors of 2023

In the vast and complex landscape of stock investing, a few heavyweights can often shape significant market trends. As we navigate 2023, the S&P 500 Index has shown an impressive growth trajectory, up by 20.27%. An intriguing aspect of this performance is how much is attributable to the top contributors. For a deeper understanding of these market forces, let's delve into the performance of the key players, their total returns, and their contributions to the market.


The top 20 contributors, their total returns, and contributions to the market's return are as follows:


S&P 500 Index: Top 20 Stocks and the Contribution to the Market's Return through August 1, 2023

Together, these market giants have contributed 15.96% to the market's return, accounting for a staggering 78.74% of the total return for the year. This leaves just **4.31%** of the return to be shared among the other companies in the S&P 500 index.


Let's take a moment to underscore the impressive performance of three standout companies. **NVIDIA, with a total return of 218.32%, Meta Platforms, with a total return of 168.17%, and Tesla, with a total return of 111.94%**, have demonstrated outsized returns, contributing significantly to the S&P 500's performance this year.


The average total returns of the top contributors are as follows: the top 5 stocks yielded an average return of 97.05%, the top 7 had an average return of 92.41%, the top 10 had an average return of 83.31%, and the top 20 had an average return of 56.38%.


This analysis offers a comprehensive view of the significant power held by a select few within the S&P 500. These titans' outsized influence is a major driver in shaping the market's performance, a trend worth watching for investors seeking to understand and navigate the financial markets.


Remember, while understanding market trends is invaluable, investing is a long-term endeavor. Building a diversified portfolio aligned with your financial goals remains key.


*Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The data in this analysis was sourced from Bloomberg and conducted utilizing the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (Ticker: SPY) as a proxy for the S&P 500 Index.*

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Unless otherwise indicated all performance is sourced from Bloomberg.

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