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Performance
^NIFTY200 Performance Chart
NIFTY 200 (^NIFTY200) is down 6.8% since the beginning of the year. ^NIFTY200 is currently trading at ₹13,550 per share. Investors who bought ₹1,000 worth of ^NIFTY200 shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth ₹1,632.
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Returns By Period
NIFTY 200 (^NIFTY200) has returned -6.77% so far this year and -2.94% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ^NIFTY200 has returned 12.20% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 17.68% annually.
NIFTY 200
- 1D
- 0.16%
- 1M
- -0.92%
- YTD
- -6.77%
- 6M
- -6.14%
- 1Y
- -2.94%
- 3Y*
- 11.52%
- 5Y*
- 10.29%
- 10Y*
- 12.20%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.01%
- 1M
- -1.07%
- YTD
- 15.04%
- 6M
- 14.83%
- 1Y
- 36.95%
- 3Y*
- 25.70%
- 5Y*
- 17.51%
- 10Y*
- 17.68%
^NIFTY200 Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2004, ^NIFTY200's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.16%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +33.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -27.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, ^NIFTY200 closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was May 18, 2009 with a return of +16.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 23, 2020 at -12.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.03% | 0.20% | -11.54% | 9.71% | -0.31% | -0.83% | -6.77% | ||||||
| 2025 | -2.55% | -7.26% | 7.15% | 3.51% | 2.68% | 3.29% | -3.08% | -1.73% | 1.21% | 4.53% | 1.51% | -0.31% | 8.40% |
| 2024 | 1.31% | 1.73% | 1.39% | 2.79% | 0.55% | 6.56% | 4.36% | 0.88% | 2.20% | -6.79% | 0.06% | -1.61% | 13.63% |
| 2023 | -3.48% | -2.79% | 0.48% | 4.40% | 3.41% | 3.90% | 3.38% | -1.54% | 2.19% | -2.97% | 6.76% | 8.37% | 23.49% |
| 2022 | -0.43% | -3.53% | 3.97% | -0.91% | -4.14% | -5.20% | 9.61% | 4.38% | -3.56% | 4.34% | 3.48% | -3.26% | 3.65% |
| 2021 | -2.14% | 7.27% | 1.06% | 0.16% | 6.78% | 1.47% | 0.85% | 7.49% | 3.25% | 0.21% | -3.32% | 2.11% | 27.47% |
Benchmark Metrics
NIFTY 200 has an annualized alpha of 8.45%, beta of 0.17, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2004.
- This index participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (46.45%) than losses (43.06%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.17 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 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 0.02 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
- 8.45%
- Beta
- 0.17
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 46.45%
- Downside Capture
- 43.06%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
^NIFTY200 ranks 7 for risk / return — in the bottom 7% of indices on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for NIFTY 200 (^NIFTY200) 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.
| ^NIFTY200 | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -3.06 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.88 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.99 | 1.53 | -0.54 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.11 | 5.47 | -5.58 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.35 | 20.06 | -20.41 |
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 NIFTY 200. 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 NIFTY 200 was 64.04%, occurring on Oct 27, 2008. Recovery took 1372 trading sessions.
The current NIFTY 200 drawdown is 8.38%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -64.04%Oct 2008 | 9mo 24d | 5y 6mo | 6y 4moJan 2008 - May 2014 |
COVID crash2020 | -38.22%Mar 2020 | 2mo 3d | 7mo 21d | 9mo 24dJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2006 bear market2006 | -32.00%Jun 2006 | 1mo 4d | 5mo 2d | 6mo 6dMay 2006 - Nov 2006 |
2004 bear market2004 | -29.27%May 2004 | 4mo 9d | 6mo 17d | 10mo 26dJan 2004 - Nov 2004 |
2016 bear market2016 | -21.52%Feb 2016 | 11mo 28d | 6mo 7d | 1y 6moMar 2015 - Aug 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ^NIFTY200 | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -64.04% | -43.61% | -20.43% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.89% | -6.78% | -8.11% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.08% | -19.29% | +1.21% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.15% | -20.51% | +2.36% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.22% | -28.50% | -9.72% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.38% | -2.61% | -5.77% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.95% | -6.02% | -4.93% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.62% | 1.85% | +2.77% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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