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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in S&P 500 Information Technology 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 500 Information Technology Index (^SPLRCT) has returned -11.62% so far this year and 24.96% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, ^SPLRCT has achieved an annualized return of 21.22%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.
S&P 500 Information Technology Index
- 1D
- -2.02%
- 1M
- -6.38%
- YTD
- -11.62%
- 6M
- -10.49%
- 1Y
- 24.96%
- 3Y*
- 25.87%
- 5Y*
- 16.60%
- 10Y*
- 21.22%
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 Sep 12, 1989, ^SPLRCT's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.20%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Oct 2002 with a return of +22.3%, while the worst month was Feb 2001 at -28.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ^SPLRCT closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 3, 2001 with a return of +17.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.69% | -3.98% | -6.38% | -11.62% | |||||||||
| 2025 | -2.93% | -1.41% | -8.87% | 1.58% | 10.79% | 9.73% | 5.16% | 0.27% | 7.21% | 6.20% | -4.36% | -0.29% | 23.31% |
| 2024 | 3.91% | 6.19% | 1.93% | -5.46% | 9.95% | 9.29% | -2.12% | 1.16% | 2.45% | -1.00% | 4.57% | 1.12% | 35.69% |
| 2023 | 9.26% | 0.29% | 10.87% | 0.42% | 9.29% | 6.55% | 2.63% | -1.45% | -6.91% | -0.07% | 12.73% | 3.79% | 56.39% |
| 2022 | -6.92% | -5.02% | 3.44% | -11.31% | -1.01% | -9.37% | 13.48% | -6.26% | -12.05% | 7.75% | 5.84% | -8.42% | -28.91% |
| 2021 | -0.97% | 1.07% | 1.64% | 5.22% | -1.05% | 6.90% | 3.82% | 3.44% | -5.82% | 8.12% | 4.23% | 3.33% | 33.35% |
Benchmark Metrics
S&P 500 Information Technology Index has an annualized alpha of 3.19%, beta of 1.24, and R² of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 13, 1989.
- This index captured 144.23% of S&P 500 Index gains and 122.05% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This index generated an annualized alpha of 3.19% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 3.19%
- Beta
- 1.24
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 144.23%
- Downside Capture
- 122.05%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
^SPLRCT ranks 50 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 500 Information Technology Index (^SPLRCT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| ^SPLRCT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.82 | 0.90 | -0.08 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.33 | 1.39 | -0.05 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.21 | -0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.23 | 1.40 | -0.17 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.57 | 6.61 | -3.03 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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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 500 Information Technology 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 500 Information Technology Index was 82.51%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 3725 trading sessions.
The current S&P 500 Information Technology Index drawdown is 17.17%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -82.51% | Mar 28, 2000 | 636 | Oct 9, 2002 | 3725 | Jul 19, 2017 | 4361 |
| -34.27% | Dec 28, 2021 | 198 | Oct 12, 2022 | 187 | Jul 13, 2023 | 385 |
| -31.3% | Jul 17, 1990 | 65 | Oct 16, 1990 | 85 | Feb 15, 1991 | 150 |
| -31.21% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 55 | Jun 10, 2020 | 78 |
| -26.91% | Dec 27, 2024 | 69 | Apr 8, 2025 | 52 | Jun 24, 2025 | 121 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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