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Performance
^BSE500 Performance Chart
S&P BSE-500 (^BSE500) is down 6.1% since the beginning of the year. ^BSE500 is currently trading at ₹35,176 per share. Investors who bought ₹1,000 worth of ^BSE500 shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth ₹1,650.
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Returns By Period
S&P BSE-500 (^BSE500) has returned -6.06% so far this year and -2.72% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ^BSE500 has returned 12.53% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 17.68% annually.
S&P BSE-500
- 1D
- 0.19%
- 1M
- -0.67%
- YTD
- -6.06%
- 6M
- -5.30%
- 1Y
- -2.72%
- 3Y*
- 11.76%
- 5Y*
- 10.53%
- 10Y*
- 12.53%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.01%
- 1M
- -1.07%
- YTD
- 15.04%
- 6M
- 14.83%
- 1Y
- 36.95%
- 3Y*
- 25.70%
- 5Y*
- 17.51%
- 10Y*
- 17.68%
^BSE500 Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 7, 2011, ^BSE500's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.00%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.8 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +14.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -24.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, ^BSE500 closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 7, 2020 with a return of +7.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 23, 2020 at -12.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.36% | 0.38% | -11.40% | 10.36% | -0.28% | -0.68% | -6.06% | ||||||
| 2025 | -3.49% | -7.85% | 7.29% | 3.16% | 3.39% | 3.43% | -2.87% | -1.93% | 1.21% | 4.20% | 0.86% | -0.25% | 6.41% |
| 2024 | 1.90% | 1.51% | 0.84% | 3.43% | 0.61% | 6.87% | 4.32% | 0.77% | 2.05% | -6.51% | -0.03% | -1.50% | 14.55% |
| 2023 | -3.36% | -2.92% | 0.33% | 4.53% | 3.51% | 4.07% | 3.80% | -0.81% | 2.08% | -2.93% | 6.91% | 8.01% | 24.85% |
| 2022 | -0.40% | -4.11% | 4.19% | -0.61% | -4.48% | -5.21% | 9.54% | 4.61% | -3.25% | 4.01% | 3.32% | -3.15% | 3.34% |
| 2021 | -1.77% | 7.77% | 1.19% | 0.45% | 6.94% | 1.94% | 1.35% | 6.53% | 3.29% | 0.22% | -2.97% | 2.29% | 30.11% |
Benchmark Metrics
S&P BSE-500 has an annualized alpha of 8.72%, beta of 0.15, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 07, 2011.
- This index participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (36.93%) than losses (19.50%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.15 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 this index is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this index's risk.
- R2 of 0.02 means this index moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 8.72%
- Beta
- 0.15
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 36.93%
- Downside Capture
- 19.50%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
^BSE500 ranks 7 for risk / return — in the bottom 7% of indices on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for S&P BSE-500 (^BSE500) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| ^BSE500 | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -3.07 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.89 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.99 | 1.53 | -0.54 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.12 | 5.47 | -5.59 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.38 | 20.06 | -20.44 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the S&P BSE-500. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the S&P BSE-500 was 38.39%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 158 trading sessions.
The current S&P BSE-500 drawdown is 8.92%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -38.39%Mar 2020 | 2mo 3d | 7mo 21d | 9mo 24dJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2011 bear market2011 | -25.17%Dec 2011 | 8mo 9d | 1y 13d | 1y 8moApr 2011 - Jan 2013 |
2016 bear market2016 | -20.94%Feb 2016 | 11mo 28d | 5mo 12d | 1y 5moMar 2015 - Aug 2016 |
2025 selloff2025 | -18.96%Feb 2025 | 5mo 4d | — | 1y 8moSep 2024 - now |
Bear market2022 | -18.35%Jun 2022 | 8mo 4d | 5mo 13d | 1y 1moOct 2021 - Nov 2022 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ^BSE500 | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -38.39% | -43.61% | +5.22% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.86% | -6.78% | -8.08% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.96% | -19.29% | +0.33% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.96% | -20.51% | +1.55% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.39% | -28.50% | -9.89% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.92% | -2.61% | -6.31% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.95% | -6.02% | +0.07% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.53% | 1.85% | +2.68% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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