The equal-weighted S&P 500 just smoked the Nasdaq-100 in July — outperforming amid the violent chip-stock unwind
Tech stocks struggled in July. Will the volatility around the AI trade continue in August?
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The equal-weighted S&P 500 rose more than the Nasdaq-100 in July. Tech stocks, especially chip companies, fell sharply during the month. This drop in chip stocks helped the broader equal-weighted index beat the tech‑heavy Nasdaq. Investors saw volatility around AI‑related trades continue.
Why it matters
It shows how shifts in tech stocks can affect overall market performance. Readers can see that not all parts of the market move together.
- What does 'equal-weighted S&P 500' mean?
- It gives each company in the S&P 500 the same weight, unlike the usual market‑value weighting.
- Why did chip stocks fall?
- Concerns about AI spending and a sell‑off in semiconductor shares caused the drop.
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The equal-weighted S&P 500 just smoked the Nasdaq-100 in July — outperforming amid the violent chip-stock unwind
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