GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

U.S.Equity Industry Statistics

The U.S. equity industry statistics provide insights into the performance and trends of publicly traded companies in the United States.

Last Updated: June 22, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we will explore a comprehensive overview of the U.S. equity industry, diving into key statistics that shed light on the market’s vast size, global influence, sector composition, investor participation, and more. From total market capitalization figures to trading volumes and the dominance of S&P 500 companies, these statistics provide valuable insights into the dynamics of one of the world’s most significant financial markets.

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"In 2020, the total market capitalization of the U.S. equity market was over $49.1 trillion ,"

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"The size of U.S. equity markets represents 54.5% of the world's financial stock market, as of the end of 2020,"

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"The average daily trading volume of the U.S. equity market in 2020 was approximately $464.7 billion,"

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"S&P 500 companies represent about 80% of the U.S. equity market capitalization,"

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"Since 1965, the S&P 500 has produced annualized returns of about 10%,"

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"Technology sector represented 23.1% of the S&P 500 market capitalization, as of the end of 2021,"

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"Approximately 40% of listed U.S. companies' revenues come from abroad,"

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"On February 2022, the total return of U.S. equity REITs was -7.51%,"

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"At the end of 2020, mutual funds held approximately 24% of U.S. equities,"

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"At the same point, foreign investors held about 16% of total shares,"

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"In 2019, over 11,000 equity funds were available in the U.S.,"

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"In 2021, NASDAQ had a market cap of approximately $21.4 trillion,"

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"In 2020, passive strategies accounted for 45% of U.S. equity assets,"

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"In 2020, there was an estimated $21.3 trillion in stock market value of U.S. corporations,"

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"From 2020 to 2021, the finance industry represented about 10% of the U.S. equity market,"

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"In 2021, the average P/E ratio of S&P 500 companies was approximately 30.05,"

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"As of the end of 2020, individual investors owned about 37.6% of the U.S. equities market,"

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"In 2021, 65% of American adults were invested in the U.S. equity market,"

The statistics presented reveal the immense scale and significance of the U.S. equity industry. In 2020, the U.S. equity market boasted a total market capitalization exceeding $49.1 trillion, with the size of the market representing over half of the global financial stock market. The dominance of U.S. equities is further underscored by the fact that S&P 500 companies alone account for about 80% of the market capitalization. Additionally, the high level of foreign investment and individual ownership in the market highlight its global reach and appeal. The market’s resilience and historical performance, as evidenced by annualized returns of around 10%, make it a crucial player in the global financial landscape.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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