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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 Equal Weighted 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 Equal Weighted Index (^SPXEW) has returned 0.19% so far this year and 10.74% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ^SPXEW has returned 9.27% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
S&P 500 Equal Weighted Index
- 1D
- 2.02%
- 1M
- -6.18%
- YTD
- 0.19%
- 6M
- 1.11%
- 1Y
- 10.74%
- 3Y*
- 9.79%
- 5Y*
- 5.99%
- 10Y*
- 9.27%
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 Dec 29, 1989, ^SPXEW's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.83%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.0 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +18.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, ^SPXEW closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.28% | 3.40% | -6.18% | 0.19% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 3.40% | -0.77% | -3.59% | -2.38% | 4.15% | 3.23% | 0.88% | 2.52% | 0.90% | -1.04% | 1.73% | 0.25% | 9.34% |
| 2024 | -0.91% | 3.96% | 4.25% | -4.95% | 2.63% | -0.65% | 4.39% | 2.30% | 2.15% | -1.72% | 6.24% | -6.44% | 10.90% |
| 2023 | 7.30% | -3.48% | -1.11% | 0.24% | -3.99% | 7.51% | 3.36% | -3.37% | -5.26% | -4.18% | 8.87% | 6.66% | 11.56% |
| 2022 | -4.43% | -1.03% | 2.39% | -6.48% | 0.80% | -9.58% | 8.60% | -3.69% | -9.42% | 9.70% | 6.47% | -4.90% | -13.11% |
| 2021 | -0.90% | 5.90% | 5.76% | 4.65% | 1.76% | -0.01% | 1.20% | 2.22% | -3.94% | 5.24% | -2.72% | 6.02% | 27.48% |
Benchmark Metrics
S&P 500 Equal Weighted Index has an annualized alpha of 0.77%, beta of 0.99, and R² of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1990.
- This index captured 105.42% of S&P 500 Index gains and 102.41% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 0.99 and R² of 0.92, 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
- 0.77%
- Beta
- 0.99
- R²
- 0.92
- Upside Capture
- 105.42%
- Downside Capture
- 102.41%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
^SPXEW ranks 41 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 Equal Weighted Index (^SPXEW) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| ^SPXEW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.63 | 0.90 | -0.27 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.00 | 1.39 | -0.39 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.21 | -0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.92 | 1.40 | -0.48 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.08 | 6.61 | -2.53 |
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 Equal Weighted 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 Equal Weighted Index was 60.83%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 541 trading sessions.
The current S&P 500 Equal Weighted Index drawdown is 6.18%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -60.83% | Jul 16, 2007 | 416 | Mar 9, 2009 | 541 | Apr 28, 2011 | 957 |
| -40.33% | May 22, 2001 | 347 | Oct 9, 2002 | 309 | Dec 29, 2003 | 656 |
| -39.21% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 161 | Nov 9, 2020 | 188 |
| -26.74% | Jan 3, 1990 | 197 | Oct 11, 1990 | 99 | Mar 5, 1991 | 296 |
| -23.21% | May 11, 2011 | 102 | Oct 3, 2011 | 113 | Mar 15, 2012 | 215 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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