Benchmark
InvestingA standard against which investment performance is measured, such as the S&P 500 for U.S. large-cap stocks.
Example
Example: Consider an investor building a $100,000 portfolio. Benchmark — a standard against which investment performance is measured, such as the s&p 500 for — directly affects investment strategy and long-term returns. Getting this concept right can mean tens of thousands of dollars in difference over a 20-year period. Model your portfolio with our investment calculator.