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Performance
^SPLRCT Performance Chart
S&P 500 Information Technology Index (^SPLRCT) is up 27.8% since the beginning of the year. ^SPLRCT is currently trading at $7,262 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ^SPLRCT shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $3,014.
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Returns By Period
S&P 500 Information Technology Index (^SPLRCT) has returned 27.76% so far this year and 56.77% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, ^SPLRCT has achieved an annualized return of 25.87%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% per year.
S&P 500 Information Technology Index
- 1D
- 0.92%
- 1M
- 18.40%
- YTD
- 27.76%
- 6M
- 26.78%
- 1Y
- 56.77%
- 3Y*
- 35.03%
- 5Y*
- 24.69%
- 10Y*
- 25.87%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
^SPLRCT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 12, 1989, ^SPLRCT's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.28%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.5 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% | -3.87% | 17.44% | 15.91% | 3.42% | 27.76% | ||||||
| 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 3.59%, 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 146.38% of S&P 500 Index gains and 122.14% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This index generated an annualized alpha of 3.59% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 3.59%
- Beta
- 1.24
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 146.38%
- Downside Capture
- 122.14%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
^SPLRCT ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% 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 S&P 500 Information Technology Index (^SPLRCT) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| ^SPLRCT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.72 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.62 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.48 | 1.41 | +0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.23 | 2.93 | +0.30 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.79 | 13.52 | -3.73 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -82.51%Oct 2002 | 2y 6mo | 14y 9mo | 17y 3moMar 2000 - Jul 2017 |
Bear market2022 | -34.27%Oct 2022 | 9mo 18d | 9mo 4d | 1y 6moDec 2021 - Jul 2023 |
1990 bear market1990 | -31.30%Oct 1990 | 3mo 1d | 4mo 2d | 7mo 3dJul 1990 - Feb 1991 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.21%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 2mo 19d | 3mo 21dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -26.91%Apr 2025 | 3mo 12d | 2mo 17d | 5mo 29dDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ^SPLRCT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -82.51% | -56.78% | -25.73% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -18.41% | -9.10% | -9.31% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.91% | -18.90% | -8.01% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -34.27% | -25.43% | -8.84% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.27% | -33.92% | -0.35% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -29.38% | -10.72% | -18.66% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.05% | 1.97% | +4.08% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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