Meet the Newest Stock-Split Stock in the S&P 500. It Soared 94,310% Since Its 2002 IPO, and It's a Buy Right Now, According to Wall Street.

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is the most widely recognized stock market index in the U.S., made up of the 500 largest companies in the country. Thanks to the extensive reach of its component businesses, many consider it the most reliable measure of overall stock market performance.To be included in the S&P 500, a company must meet the following prerequisites:Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has been a member of the S&P 500 since December 2010, but recently announced a 10-for-1 forward stock split. This is historically indicative of a company with years of strong operating and financial results, and Netflix certainly fits the bill.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool