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Performance
^NDXT Performance Chart
NASDAQ 100 Technology Sector Index (^NDXT) is up 45.9% since the beginning of the year. ^NDXT is currently trading at $18,346 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ^NDXT shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,185.
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Returns By Period
NASDAQ 100 Technology Sector Index (^NDXT) has returned 45.85% so far this year and 65.91% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, ^NDXT has achieved an annualized return of 23.06%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
NASDAQ 100 Technology Sector Index
- 1D
- 0.07%
- 1M
- 10.20%
- YTD
- 45.85%
- 6M
- 42.88%
- 1Y
- 65.91%
- 3Y*
- 33.20%
- 5Y*
- 16.92%
- 10Y*
- 23.06%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
^NDXT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 22, 2006, ^NDXT's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.40%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.2 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +23.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -20.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, ^NDXT closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +15.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.33% | -4.50% | -3.94% | 23.46% | 19.70% | 5.13% | 45.85% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.76% | -4.10% | -9.07% | 2.65% | 8.73% | 10.12% | 0.43% | -0.57% | 7.93% | 5.36% | -5.38% | 0.56% | 22.46% |
| 2024 | 2.19% | 6.27% | 0.08% | -5.51% | 2.80% | 6.61% | -4.10% | 1.13% | -0.21% | -2.77% | 5.60% | -4.21% | 7.13% |
| 2023 | 12.74% | 1.69% | 8.11% | -5.82% | 13.83% | 5.31% | 6.69% | -3.07% | -4.62% | -4.15% | 16.30% | 8.33% | 66.70% |
| 2022 | -10.78% | -3.11% | 0.51% | -14.64% | -0.84% | -11.28% | 12.56% | -7.09% | -12.40% | 1.71% | 7.40% | -8.01% | -39.93% |
| 2021 | 0.47% | 4.11% | -0.27% | 3.24% | -0.70% | 7.64% | 2.36% | 2.85% | -5.83% | 7.78% | 1.84% | 1.36% | 26.98% |
Benchmark Metrics
NASDAQ 100 Technology Sector Index has an annualized alpha of 5.05%, beta of 1.20, and R2 of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 22, 2006.
- This index captured 142.42% of S&P 500 Index gains and 113.08% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This index generated an annualized alpha of 5.05% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 5.05%
- Beta
- 1.20
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 142.42%
- Downside Capture
- 113.08%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
^NDXT ranks 88 for risk / return — in the top 88% 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 NASDAQ 100 Technology Sector Index (^NDXT) 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.
| ^NDXT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.51 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.37 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.37 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.12 | 2.78 | +1.33 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.96 | 12.44 | +0.52 |
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 Technology Sector 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 Technology Sector Index was 59.34%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 485 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -59.34%Nov 2008 | 1y 1mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 9dOct 2007 - Oct 2010 |
Bear market2022 | -45.71%Oct 2022 | 11mo 1d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -32.31%Mar 2020 | 29d | 3mo 12d | 4mo 11dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -29.28%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 2mo 19d | 4mo 7dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2011 bear market2011 | -26.52%Aug 2011 | 5mo 28d | 6mo 29d | 1y 22dFeb 2011 - Mar 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ^NDXT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -59.34% | -56.78% | -2.56% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.08% | -9.10% | -6.98% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -29.28% | -18.90% | -10.38% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -45.71% | -25.43% | -20.28% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.71% | -33.92% | -11.79% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.86% | -10.71% | +0.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.10% | 2.03% | +3.07% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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