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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in S&P 400 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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Returns By Period
S&P 400 Index (^SP400) has returned 2.15% so far this year and 15.66% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ^SP400 has returned 8.81% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
S&P 400 Index
- 1D
- 2.82%
- 1M
- -5.56%
- YTD
- 2.15%
- 6M
- 3.45%
- 1Y
- 15.66%
- 3Y*
- 10.36%
- 5Y*
- 4.98%
- 10Y*
- 8.81%
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%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 11, 1992, ^SP400's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.89%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.5 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +14.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, ^SP400 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.99% | 4.02% | -5.56% | 2.15% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 3.78% | -4.44% | -5.68% | -2.32% | 5.25% | 3.38% | 1.56% | 3.26% | 0.29% | -0.53% | 1.92% | -0.10% | 5.90% |
| 2024 | -1.77% | 5.80% | 5.39% | -6.08% | 4.26% | -1.77% | 5.73% | -0.21% | 0.98% | -0.77% | 8.66% | -7.29% | 12.20% |
| 2023 | 9.14% | -1.95% | -3.41% | -0.87% | -3.36% | 8.96% | 4.05% | -3.04% | -5.42% | -5.42% | 8.33% | 8.50% | 14.45% |
| 2022 | -7.27% | 0.99% | 1.21% | -7.18% | 0.58% | -9.78% | 10.75% | -3.25% | -9.36% | 10.42% | 5.95% | -5.72% | -14.48% |
| 2021 | 1.45% | 6.67% | 4.53% | 4.44% | 0.08% | -1.15% | 0.28% | 1.83% | -4.09% | 5.82% | -3.06% | 4.92% | 23.21% |
Benchmark Metrics
S&P 400 Index has an annualized alpha of 1.50%, beta of 1.01, and R² of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 12, 1992.
- This index captured 107.91% of S&P 500 Index gains and 101.93% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.01 and R² of 0.83, 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
- 1.50%
- Beta
- 1.01
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 107.91%
- Downside Capture
- 101.93%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
^SP400 ranks 48 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for S&P 400 Index (^SP400) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| ^SP400 | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.75 | 0.90 | -0.15 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.20 | 1.39 | -0.19 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.21 | -0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.12 | 1.40 | -0.28 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.77 | 6.61 | -1.84 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore ^SP400 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 S&P 400 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 S&P 400 Index was 56.32%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 470 trading sessions.
The current S&P 400 Index drawdown is 6.39%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -56.32% | Jul 16, 2007 | 416 | Mar 9, 2009 | 470 | Jan 14, 2011 | 886 |
| -42.14% | Feb 21, 2020 | 22 | Mar 23, 2020 | 162 | Nov 10, 2020 | 184 |
| -32.25% | Apr 17, 2002 | 123 | Oct 9, 2002 | 269 | Nov 3, 2003 | 392 |
| -27.51% | Apr 23, 1998 | 118 | Oct 8, 1998 | 58 | Dec 31, 1998 | 176 |
| -26.62% | May 2, 2011 | 109 | Oct 3, 2011 | 239 | Sep 13, 2012 | 348 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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