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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of ¥10,000 in Nikkei 225, 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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Different Benchmark Currency
^N225 is traded in JPY, while the ^GSPC benchmark is in USD. To make them comparable, the benchmark values have been converted to JPY using the latest available exchange rates.
Returns By Period
Nikkei 225 (^N225) has returned 5.07% so far this year and 48.50% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ^N225 has returned 12.59% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 16.19% annually.
Nikkei 225
- 1D
- 3.58%
- 1M
- -10.12%
- YTD
- 5.07%
- 6M
- 17.72%
- 1Y
- 48.50%
- 3Y*
- 23.56%
- 5Y*
- 12.12%
- 10Y*
- 12.59%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.42%
- 1M
- -3.33%
- YTD
- -3.38%
- 6M
- 4.94%
- 1Y
- 23.29%
- 3Y*
- 23.90%
- 5Y*
- 18.47%
- 10Y*
- 16.19%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 5, 1970, ^N225's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.61%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.5 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 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ^N225 closed higher 53% 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% | 3.58% | 5.07% | ||||||||
| 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 5.11%, beta of 0.19, and R² of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 06, 1970.
- This index participated in 92.70% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.78% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.19 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
- 5.11%
- Beta
- 0.19
- R²
- 0.04
- Upside Capture
- 74.78%
- Downside Capture
- 92.70%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
^N225 ranks 90 for risk / return — in the top 90% of indices on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nikkei 225 (^N225) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| ^N225 | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.88 | 1.02 | +0.86 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.58 | 1.53 | +1.05 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.24 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.23 | 1.70 | +0.52 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.87 | 6.96 | +1.90 |
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 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 3658 trading sessions.
The current Nikkei 225 drawdown is 10.12%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -81.87% | Jan 4, 1990 | 4724 | Mar 10, 2009 | 3658 | Feb 22, 2024 | 8382 |
| -37.4% | Jan 25, 1973 | 487 | Oct 9, 1974 | 979 | Mar 28, 1978 | 1466 |
| -26.26% | Jul 12, 2024 | 179 | Apr 7, 2025 | 86 | Aug 12, 2025 | 265 |
| -23.86% | Apr 7, 1970 | 41 | May 27, 1970 | 311 | Jun 15, 1971 | 352 |
| -21.09% | Aug 16, 1971 | 8 | Aug 24, 1971 | 107 | Jan 6, 1972 | 115 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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