NASDAQ 100 (^NDX)
The NASDAQ-100 Index is a market-capitalization weighted index that includes 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. The index is designed to represent the performance of the technology and growth sectors of the market. It includes companies from various industries, including technology, healthcare, retail, and industrial.
The NASDAQ-100 Index is one of the most widely followed indices in the world and is often used as a benchmark for the technology sector. It is a popular index for investors looking to gain exposure to the technology and growth sectors of the market.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in NASDAQ 100, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
NASDAQ 100 had a return of 26.53% year-to-date (YTD) and 27.04% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, NASDAQ 100 had an annualized return of 17.44%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 11.06%.
^NDX
26.53%
3.01%
8.06%
27.04%
19.69%
17.44%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.34%
0.23%
8.53%
24.95%
13.01%
11.06%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ^NDX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.85% | 5.29% | 1.17% | -4.46% | 6.28% | 6.18% | -1.63% | 1.10% | 2.48% | -0.85% | 5.23% | 26.53% | |
| 2023 | 10.62% | -0.49% | 9.46% | 0.49% | 7.61% | 6.49% | 3.81% | -1.62% | -5.07% | -2.08% | 10.67% | 5.51% | 53.81% |
| 2022 | -8.52% | -4.64% | 4.22% | -13.37% | -1.65% | -9.00% | 12.55% | -5.22% | -10.60% | 3.96% | 5.48% | -9.06% | -32.97% |
| 2021 | 0.29% | -0.12% | 1.41% | 5.88% | -1.26% | 6.34% | 2.78% | 4.16% | -5.73% | 7.90% | 1.80% | 1.14% | 26.63% |
| 2020 | 2.96% | -5.89% | -7.66% | 15.19% | 6.17% | 6.29% | 7.37% | 11.05% | -5.72% | -3.20% | 11.00% | 5.05% | 47.58% |
| 2019 | 9.11% | 2.76% | 3.96% | 5.46% | -8.40% | 7.62% | 2.32% | -2.01% | 0.76% | 4.31% | 3.96% | 3.92% | 37.96% |
| 2018 | 8.65% | -1.38% | -3.99% | 0.37% | 5.48% | 1.05% | 2.72% | 5.84% | -0.35% | -8.66% | -0.26% | -8.91% | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 5.20% | 4.17% | 1.99% | 2.71% | 3.68% | -2.45% | 4.13% | 1.84% | -0.16% | 4.50% | 1.87% | 0.48% | 31.52% |
| 2016 | -6.84% | -1.82% | 6.73% | -3.18% | 4.21% | -2.35% | 7.07% | 0.86% | 2.19% | -1.53% | 0.20% | 1.10% | 5.89% |
| 2015 | -2.07% | 7.04% | -2.41% | 1.86% | 2.13% | -2.47% | 4.37% | -6.85% | -2.19% | 11.19% | 0.34% | -1.53% | 8.43% |
| 2014 | -1.95% | 4.95% | -2.72% | -0.38% | 4.32% | 3.01% | 1.12% | 4.88% | -0.81% | 2.69% | 4.32% | -2.34% | 17.94% |
| 2013 | 2.65% | 0.26% | 2.93% | 2.44% | 3.27% | -2.42% | 6.21% | -0.53% | 4.70% | 4.96% | 3.26% | 2.99% | 34.99% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of ^NDX is 71, indicating average performance compared to other indices on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for NASDAQ 100 (^NDX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the NASDAQ 100. 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 100 was 82.90%, occurring on Oct 7, 2002. Recovery took 3292 trading sessions.
The current NASDAQ 100 drawdown is 3.65%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -82.9% | Mar 28, 2000 | 634 | Oct 7, 2002 | 3292 | Nov 3, 2015 | 3926 |
| -39.93% | Oct 6, 1987 | 15 | Oct 26, 1987 | 401 | May 26, 1989 | 416 |
| -35.56% | Nov 22, 2021 | 277 | Dec 28, 2022 | 243 | Dec 15, 2023 | 520 |
| -32.9% | Jul 17, 1990 | 62 | Oct 11, 1990 | 81 | Feb 6, 1991 | 143 |
| -28.03% | Feb 20, 2020 | 22 | Mar 20, 2020 | 53 | Jun 5, 2020 | 75 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current NASDAQ 100 volatility is 5.35%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.