: No. The S&P 500 is a performance measurement tool (index) of 500 leading U.S. companies.
There are three main methods for gaining S&P 500 exposure, ranging from passive to advanced: How to invest in the S&P 500 | Fidelity
: Yes. Investors gain exposure by purchasing shares in funds that own all the companies in the index in their exact proportions. Primary Ways to Invest
