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The gap between the S&P 500 and the S&P 500 equal-weighted index is widening

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August 20, 2025

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The S&P 500 equal-weighted index relative to the S&P 500 has fallen to its lowest level in 22 years.

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The gap has even dropped below the low seen during the Great Financial Crisis. This comes as the S&P 500 has risen 47% while the S&P 500 equal-weighted index has risen by just 27% over the last 2 years.

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