S&P Indices Market Attributes Series

Market Attributes, a proprietary monthly commentary produced by S&P Indices, seeks to highlight developments in the U.S. Equity, commodities, fixed income, global property and REIT, securities lending, and managed futures markets.

Complementing Market Attributes: U.S. Equity, highlighted below are those statistical factors that have impacted market performance such as buybacks, dividend payments and cash levels for the S&P 500®.

Market Attributes Reports

S&P 500 Monthly Performance Data

Buybacks/Global Sales/Pensions and Other Post Employment Benefits(OPEB) Reports

Disclaimer

MarketAttributes was prepared by the Standard & Poor’s Index Services Group, which is separate from the Standard & Poor’s Credit Market Services Group (fixed income) and separate from Standard & Poor's Equity Research Services. This report does not discuss ratings or credit market aspects and does not make any buy/hold/sell recommendations for any securities. MarketAttributes are calculated at the end of each time period with the membership at that point in time. The results will vary with the actual daily compounded returns and index membership. This material is based upon information that we consider to be reliable, but neither S&P nor its affiliates warrant its completeness, accuracy or adequacy and it should not be relied upon as such. Assumptions, opinions and estimates constitute our judgment as of the date of this material and are subject to change without notice. Neither S&P nor its affiliates are responsible for any errors or omissions or for results obtained from the use of this information. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.
This material is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security or other financial instrument. Securities, financial instruments or strategies mentioned herein may not be suitable for all investors. Any opinions expressed herein are given in good faith, are subject to change without notice, and are only correct as of the stated date of their issue. Prices, values, or income from any securities or investments mentioned in this report may fall against the interests of the investor and the investor may get back less than the amount invested. Where an investment is described as being likely to yield income, please note that the amount of income that the investor will receive from such an investment may fluctuate. Where an investment or security is denominated in a different currency to the investor’s currency of reference, changes in rates of exchange may have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of or from that investment to the investor. The information contained in this report does not constitute advice on the tax consequences of making any particular investment decision. This material does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situations or needs and is not intended as a recommendation of particular securities, financial instruments or strategies to you. Before acting on any recommendation in this material, you should consider whether it is suitable for your particular circumstances and, if necessary, seek professional advice.

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