StocksWhat You Need to Know About IndexesSavePrintA trader reacts on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the closing bell in New York on Dec. 30, 2022. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty ImagesTribune News Service5/15/2023|Updated: 5/15/20230:00X 1By Kim Clark From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceToday, there are an estimated 3 million indexes that provide benchmarks against which to measure investment performance and serve as recipes for the portfolios of a vast number of indexed mutual and exchange-traded funds.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesIt’s Party Time: 4 Quick Dips for Your Festive Party SpreadsDec 24, 2025Renovate or Relocate? the Expensive Question Facing HomeownersDec 23, 2025Activities Beyond the Slopes: What Ski Resorts Offer the Non-SkierDec 23, 2025It’s 43 Hours From LA to Chicago. These Train People Like It That WayDec 22, 2025Related TopicsDow JonesstocksbondsS&P 500indexrussell