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 ArticlesWith Over 700 Years of History, Mixiotes Should Be on Your Mexican Food Bucket ListOct 03, 2025What Should I Look for in Holiday Lighting?Oct 03, 2025What Documents Are Needed to Buy a House?Oct 02, 2025Sangria Pork Chops With One-Pot Orzo and BroccoliOct 02, 2025Related TopicsDow JonesstocksbondsS&P 500indexrussell