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S&P 600 (^SP600)
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 S&P 600, 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

S&P 600 (^SP600) has returned 3.10% so far this year and 18.49% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ^SP600 has returned 8.20% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


S&P 600

1D
2.75%
1M
-4.28%
YTD
3.10%
6M
4.41%
1Y
18.49%
3Y*
8.58%
5Y*
2.46%
10Y*
8.20%

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 Jan 3, 1989, ^SP600's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.88%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.6 years.

Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +18.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -22.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, ^SP600 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.55%2.05%-4.28%3.10%
20252.85%-5.84%-6.36%-4.28%5.07%3.85%0.85%6.89%0.80%-0.95%2.51%-0.26%4.23%
2024-4.03%3.15%3.03%-5.71%4.87%-2.46%10.71%-1.62%0.67%-2.71%10.77%-8.12%6.82%
20239.40%-1.35%-5.38%-2.87%-1.94%8.03%5.43%-4.33%-6.16%-5.83%7.98%12.61%13.89%
2022-7.31%1.30%0.18%-7.87%1.72%-8.71%9.93%-4.51%-10.05%12.27%3.98%-6.89%-17.42%
20216.24%7.56%3.19%1.99%1.96%0.21%-2.44%1.90%-2.56%3.36%-2.42%4.36%25.27%

Benchmark Metrics

S&P 600 has an annualized alpha of 0.93%, beta of 0.99, and R² of 0.73 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 1989.

  • This index captured 108.24% of S&P 500 Index gains and 106.79% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • With beta of 0.99 and R² of 0.73, 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
0.93%
Beta
0.99
0.73
Upside Capture
108.24%
Downside Capture
106.79%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

^SP600 ranks 53 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.


^SP600 Risk / Return Rank: 5353
Overall Rank
^SP600 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5252
Sharpe Ratio Rank
^SP600 Sortino Ratio Rank: 5353
Sortino Ratio Rank
^SP600 Omega Ratio Rank: 5050
Omega Ratio Rank
^SP600 Calmar Ratio Rank: 5050
Calmar Ratio Rank
^SP600 Martin Ratio Rank: 6060
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 S&P 600 (^SP600) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


^SP600BenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.82

0.90

-0.08

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.29

1.39

-0.09

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.17

1.21

-0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.28

1.40

-0.12

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

5.10

6.61

-1.51

Explore ^SP600 risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

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 600. 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 600 was 59.17%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 521 trading sessions.

The current S&P 600 drawdown is 6.05%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-59.17%Jul 20, 2007412Mar 9, 2009521Mar 31, 2011933
-45.77%Sep 4, 2018390Mar 23, 2020186Dec 15, 2020576
-37.58%Apr 22, 1998119Oct 8, 1998324Jan 21, 2000443
-36.7%Oct 10, 1989269Oct 31, 1990261Nov 12, 1991530
-33.78%Apr 17, 2002123Oct 9, 2002269Nov 3, 2003392

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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