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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in NASDAQ HealthCare Index, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
NASDAQ HealthCare Index (^IXHC) has returned -2.48% so far this year and 21.75% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ^IXHC has returned 6.17% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
NASDAQ HealthCare Index
- 1D
- 3.79%
- 1M
- -5.44%
- YTD
- -2.48%
- 6M
- 12.25%
- 1Y
- 21.75%
- 3Y*
- 7.62%
- 5Y*
- -0.76%
- 10Y*
- 6.17%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 13, 2005, ^IXHC's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.85%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.8 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% 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% | -2.48% | |||||||||
| 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 2.12%, 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 participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (96.85%) than losses (94.90%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This index generated an annualized alpha of 2.12% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- 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
- 2.12%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.61
- Upside Capture
- 96.85%
- Downside Capture
- 94.90%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
^IXHC ranks 70 for risk / return — better than 70% of indices on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for NASDAQ HealthCare Index (^IXHC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| ^IXHC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.02 | 0.90 | +0.12 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.52 | 1.39 | +0.14 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.21 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.85 | 1.40 | +0.45 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.61 | 6.61 | 0.00 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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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 15.03%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -44.04% | Feb 10, 2021 | 341 | Jun 16, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -36.81% | Aug 18, 2008 | 140 | Mar 9, 2009 | 262 | Mar 23, 2010 | 402 |
| -33.31% | Jul 21, 2015 | 143 | Feb 11, 2016 | 608 | Jul 12, 2018 | 751 |
| -26.62% | Feb 20, 2020 | 18 | Mar 16, 2020 | 38 | May 8, 2020 | 56 |
| -25.76% | Oct 1, 2018 | 59 | Dec 24, 2018 | 246 | Dec 16, 2019 | 305 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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