Highlights
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 158M
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- ¥10.42T
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Performance
^N225 Performance Chart
Nikkei 225 (^N225) is up 22.9% since the beginning of the year. ^N225 is currently trading at ¥61,867 per share. Investors who bought ¥1,000 worth of ^N225 shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth ¥2,267.
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Returns By Period
Nikkei 225 (^N225) has returned 22.90% so far this year and 51.64% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ^N225 has returned 14.20% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 18.41% annually.
Nikkei 225
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -11.29%
- 6M
- 16.02%
- YTD
- 22.90%
- 1Y
- 51.64%
- 3Y*
- 22.72%
- 5Y*
- 17.79%
- 10Y*
- 14.20%
- ALL TIME*
- 5.91%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.58%
- 1M
- -2.17%
- 6M
- 9.83%
- YTD
- 9.84%
- 1Y
- 28.29%
- 3Y*
- 21.60%
- 5Y*
- 19.59%
- 10Y*
- 18.41%
- ALL TIME*
- 10.63%
^N225 Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 5, 1970, ^N225's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.63%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.2 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Oct 1990 with a return of +20.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -23.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ^N225 closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 14, 2008 with a return of +14.2%, while the worst single day was Oct 20, 1987 at -14.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.93% | 10.37% | -13.23% | 16.10% | 11.88% | 5.63% | -11.70% | 22.90% | |||||
| 2025 | -0.81% | -6.11% | -4.14% | 1.20% | 5.33% | 6.64% | 1.44% | 4.01% | 5.18% | 16.64% | -4.12% | 0.17% | 26.18% |
| 2024 | 8.43% | 7.94% | 3.07% | -4.86% | 0.21% | 2.85% | -1.22% | -1.16% | -1.88% | 3.06% | -2.23% | 4.41% | 19.22% |
| 2023 | 4.72% | 0.43% | 2.17% | 2.91% | 7.04% | 7.45% | -0.05% | -1.67% | -2.34% | -3.14% | 8.52% | -0.07% | 28.24% |
| 2022 | -6.22% | -1.76% | 4.88% | -3.50% | 1.61% | -3.25% | 5.34% | 1.04% | -7.67% | 6.36% | 1.38% | -6.70% | -9.37% |
| 2021 | 0.80% | 4.71% | 0.73% | -1.25% | 0.16% | -0.24% | -5.24% | 2.95% | 4.85% | -1.90% | -3.71% | 3.49% | 4.91% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nikkei 225 has an annualized alpha of 6.23%, beta of 0.20, and R2 of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 05, 1970.
- This index participated in 94.81% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 79.36% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.20 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.04 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 0.04 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
- 6.23%
- Beta
- 0.20
- R²
- 0.04
- Upside Capture
- 79.36%
- Downside Capture
- 94.81%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
^N225 ranks 87 for risk / return — above 87% of indices peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is among the stronger results in the peer group.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nikkei 225 (^N225) 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.
| ^N225 | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.26 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.42 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.29 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.50 | 2.75 | +0.75 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.33 | 10.41 | +0.92 |
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 Nikkei 225. 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 Nikkei 225 was 81.87%, occurring on Mar 10, 2009. Recovery took 3656 trading sessions.
The current Nikkei 225 drawdown is 14.51%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-81.87%Mar 2009 | 19y 2mo | 14y 11mo | 34y 1moJan 1990 - Feb 2024 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-37.40%Oct 1974 | 1y 8mo | 3y 5mo | 5y 2moJan 1973 - Mar 1978 | — |
-26.26%Apr 2025 | 8mo 29d | 4mo 7d | 1y 1moJul 2024 - Aug 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-23.86%May 1970 | 1mo 20d | 1y 19d | 1y 2moApr 1970 - Jun 1971 | — |
-21.05%Nov 1987 | 27d | 4mo 28d | 5mo 25dOct 1987 - Apr 1988 | Black Monday1987 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ^N225 | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -81.87% | -63.60% | -18.27% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.11% | -8.56% | -6.55% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.26% | -23.90% | -2.36% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.26% | -23.90% | -2.36% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -31.80% | -34.19% | +2.39% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -14.51% | -3.96% | -10.55% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -35.56% | -15.45% | -20.11% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.61% | 2.29% | +2.32% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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