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NASDAQ 100 Equal Weighted Index (^NDXE)
Performance
Return for Risk
Drawdowns
Volatility

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in NASDAQ 100 Equal Weighted 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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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

NASDAQ 100 Equal Weighted Index (^NDXE) has returned -3.65% so far this year and 13.14% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, ^NDXE has posted an annualized return of 12.46%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 12.16%.


NASDAQ 100 Equal Weighted Index

1D
2.60%
1M
-5.17%
YTD
-3.65%
6M
-3.03%
1Y
13.14%
3Y*
10.81%
5Y*
5.48%
10Y*
12.46%

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 2, 2006, ^NDXE's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +16.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, ^NDXE closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.53%0.07%-5.17%-3.65%
20254.83%-1.28%-6.29%0.74%6.65%4.95%0.06%-0.47%3.89%1.99%-1.55%0.24%13.87%
20240.58%3.74%1.05%-5.36%2.66%2.41%-0.21%1.04%0.86%-1.29%6.09%-4.90%6.26%
20239.55%-1.28%5.06%-2.22%2.91%5.44%4.83%-3.12%-4.27%-4.70%10.48%7.46%32.61%
2022-8.93%-3.10%2.62%-10.50%-1.11%-7.88%10.58%-4.68%-9.18%5.97%7.16%-6.63%-25.05%
2021-0.26%1.39%1.21%3.64%-0.19%5.06%1.83%2.40%-4.90%5.41%-1.77%2.89%17.50%

Benchmark Metrics

NASDAQ 100 Equal Weighted Index has an annualized alpha of 1.77%, beta of 1.07, and R² of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 03, 2006.

  • This index captured 114.63% of S&P 500 Index gains and 104.89% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • With beta of 1.07 and R² of 0.89, 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
1.77%
Beta
1.07
0.89
Upside Capture
114.63%
Downside Capture
104.89%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

^NDXE ranks 43 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.


^NDXE Risk / Return Rank: 4343
Overall Rank
^NDXE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4040
Sharpe Ratio Rank
^NDXE Sortino Ratio Rank: 4242
Sortino Ratio Rank
^NDXE Omega Ratio Rank: 4444
Omega Ratio Rank
^NDXE Calmar Ratio Rank: 4141
Calmar Ratio Rank
^NDXE Martin Ratio Rank: 4747
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for NASDAQ 100 Equal Weighted Index (^NDXE) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


^NDXEBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.63

0.90

-0.26

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.06

1.39

-0.33

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.15

1.21

-0.06

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.01

1.40

-0.38

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

4.09

6.61

-2.51

Explore ^NDXE risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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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 100 Equal Weighted 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 100 Equal Weighted Index was 58.20%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 535 trading sessions.

The current NASDAQ 100 Equal Weighted Index drawdown is 7.22%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-58.2%Oct 15, 2007280Nov 20, 2008535Jan 6, 2011815
-32.54%Nov 17, 2021229Oct 14, 2022329Feb 7, 2024558
-30.95%Feb 20, 202022Mar 20, 202053Jun 5, 202075
-21.54%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202556Jun 30, 202591
-21.12%May 13, 201199Oct 3, 201194Feb 16, 2012193

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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