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Performance
^IXHC Performance Chart
NASDAQ HealthCare Index (^IXHC) is down 4.1% since the beginning of the year. ^IXHC is currently trading at $1,134 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ^IXHC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $941.
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Returns By Period
NASDAQ HealthCare Index (^IXHC) has returned -4.09% so far this year and 18.44% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ^IXHC has returned 5.60% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
NASDAQ HealthCare Index
- 1D
- 1.54%
- 1M
- -1.93%
- YTD
- -4.09%
- 6M
- -5.55%
- 1Y
- 18.44%
- 3Y*
- 6.48%
- 5Y*
- -1.21%
- 10Y*
- 5.60%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
^IXHC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 13, 2005, ^IXHC's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.83%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.0 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +15.5%, while the worst month was Jan 2016 at -17.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ^IXHC closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.79% | 2.32% | -5.44% | 0.15% | 1.26% | -3.02% | -4.09% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.10% | -1.21% | -6.32% | -0.47% | 0.09% | 2.13% | 0.90% | 4.00% | 1.59% | 8.69% | 8.50% | -2.39% | 22.60% |
| 2024 | 0.47% | 2.20% | 1.34% | -7.15% | 4.42% | 1.71% | 4.65% | 2.40% | -1.38% | -2.97% | 1.09% | -6.80% | -0.86% |
| 2023 | 4.54% | -4.93% | 1.95% | 2.17% | -2.74% | 2.81% | 0.78% | -3.16% | -5.82% | -7.65% | 7.55% | 12.76% | 6.54% |
| 2022 | -14.59% | -2.03% | 3.28% | -12.20% | -2.54% | -2.41% | 6.75% | -2.80% | -4.88% | 10.10% | 4.70% | -3.07% | -20.43% |
| 2021 | 5.47% | -1.69% | -3.55% | 3.71% | -2.74% | 6.62% | -0.56% | 3.17% | -5.59% | -0.60% | -6.26% | -0.64% | -3.55% |
Benchmark Metrics
NASDAQ HealthCare Index has an annualized alpha of 1.41%, beta of 0.88, and R2 of 0.61 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 14, 2005.
- This index participated in 95.55% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 93.84% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.88 and R2 of 0.61, this index moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.41%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.61
- Upside Capture
- 93.84%
- Downside Capture
- 95.55%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
^IXHC ranks 45 for risk / return — on par with similar indices. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for NASDAQ HealthCare Index (^IXHC) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| ^IXHC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.21 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.51 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.41 | -0.22 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.75 | 2.93 | -1.18 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.91 | 13.52 | -8.61 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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 NASDAQ HealthCare Index. 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 NASDAQ HealthCare Index was 44.04%, occurring on Jun 16, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current NASDAQ HealthCare Index drawdown is 16.43%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -44.04%Jun 2022 | 1y 4mo | — | 5y 3moFeb 2021 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -36.81%Mar 2009 | 6mo 23d | 1y 14d | 1y 7moAug 2008 - Mar 2010 |
2016 bear market2016 | -33.31%Feb 2016 | 6mo 25d | 2y 5mo | 2y 11moJul 2015 - Jul 2018 |
COVID crash2020 | -26.62%Mar 2020 | 25d | 1mo 23d | 2mo 18dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -25.76%Dec 2018 | 2mo 24d | 11mo 27d | 1y 2moOct 2018 - Dec 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ^IXHC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -44.04% | -56.78% | +12.74% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.60% | -9.10% | -1.50% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -22.36% | -18.90% | -3.46% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -43.42% | -25.43% | -17.99% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.04% | -33.92% | -10.12% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -16.43% | -0.74% | -15.69% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.92% | -10.72% | -2.20% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.77% | 1.97% | +1.80% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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