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Shanghai Composite (^SSEC)
Performance
Return for Risk
Drawdowns
Volatility

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CN¥10,000 in Shanghai Composite, 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

Different Benchmark Currency

^SSEC is traded in CNY, while the ^GSPC benchmark is in USD. To make them comparable, the benchmark values have been converted to CNY using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

Shanghai Composite (^SSEC) has returned -1.94% so far this year and 16.67% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ^SSEC has returned 2.60% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.84% annually.


Shanghai Composite

1D
-0.80%
1M
-6.51%
YTD
-1.94%
6M
0.23%
1Y
16.67%
3Y*
5.94%
5Y*
2.34%
10Y*
2.60%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.48%
1M
-4.75%
YTD
-6.13%
6M
-5.63%
1Y
10.34%
3Y*
16.77%
5Y*
11.23%
10Y*
12.84%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 19, 1990, ^SSEC's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.59%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.7 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was May 1992 with a return of +177.2%, while the worst month was May 1993 at -31.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, ^SSEC closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was May 21, 1992 with a return of +105.3%, while the worst single day was May 23, 1995 at -16.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.76%1.09%-6.51%-1.94%
2025-3.02%2.16%0.45%-1.70%2.09%2.90%3.74%7.97%0.64%1.85%-1.67%2.06%18.41%
2024-6.27%8.13%0.86%2.09%-0.58%-3.87%-0.97%-3.28%17.39%-1.70%1.42%0.76%12.67%
20235.39%0.74%-0.21%1.54%-3.57%-0.08%2.78%-5.20%-0.30%-2.95%0.36%-1.81%-3.70%
2022-7.65%3.00%-6.07%-6.31%4.57%6.66%-4.28%-1.57%-5.55%-4.33%8.91%-1.97%-15.13%
20210.29%0.75%-1.91%0.14%4.89%-0.67%-5.40%4.31%0.68%-0.58%0.47%2.13%4.80%

Benchmark Metrics

Shanghai Composite has an annualized alpha of 2.35%, beta of 0.09, and R² of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 20, 1990.

  • This index participated in 59.05% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 36.22% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.09 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.01 this index is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this index's risk.
  • R² of 0.01 means this index moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
2.35%
Beta
0.09
0.01
Upside Capture
36.22%
Downside Capture
59.05%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

^SSEC ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% of indices on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


^SSEC Risk / Return Rank: 7171
Overall Rank
^SSEC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8181
Sharpe Ratio Rank
^SSEC Sortino Ratio Rank: 7070
Sortino Ratio Rank
^SSEC Omega Ratio Rank: 8282
Omega Ratio Rank
^SSEC Calmar Ratio Rank: 5959
Calmar Ratio Rank
^SSEC Martin Ratio Rank: 6363
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 Shanghai Composite (^SSEC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


^SSECBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.25

0.57

+0.68

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.53

0.93

+0.60

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.26

1.14

+0.12

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.40

0.96

+0.44

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

5.40

3.76

+1.64

Explore ^SSEC 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 Shanghai Composite. 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 Shanghai Composite was 78.27%, occurring on Jul 29, 1994. Recovery took 1202 trading sessions.

The current Shanghai Composite drawdown is 36.12%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-78.27%Feb 16, 1993370Jul 29, 19941202Jun 21, 19991572
-72.32%May 26, 1992124Nov 17, 199257Feb 9, 1993181
-71.98%Oct 17, 2007258Nov 4, 2008
-54.89%Jun 14, 2001984Jul 11, 2005350Dec 14, 20061334
-22.65%Jun 30, 1999123Dec 27, 199951Mar 23, 2000174

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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