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NYSE Arca Securities Broker/Dealer Index (^XBD)
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 NYSE Arca Securities Broker/Dealer 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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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

NYSE Arca Securities Broker/Dealer Index (^XBD) has returned -3.24% so far this year and 22.92% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, ^XBD has achieved an annualized return of 19.73%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


NYSE Arca Securities Broker/Dealer Index

1D
3.18%
1M
-3.12%
YTD
-3.24%
6M
-7.00%
1Y
22.92%
3Y*
29.05%
5Y*
17.13%
10Y*
19.73%

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 Apr 15, 1994, ^XBD's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.47%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.

Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Jan 1999 with a return of +28.5%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -31.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, ^XBD closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 24, 2008 with a return of +19.3%, while the worst single day was Dec 1, 2008 at -17.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.81%-4.71%-3.12%-3.24%
202511.96%-2.69%-8.02%2.49%10.91%8.24%4.82%0.55%1.92%-2.54%-1.46%0.09%27.31%
2024-3.50%6.51%7.09%-3.54%6.29%0.42%4.54%2.94%1.55%8.29%13.59%-5.13%44.51%
20239.30%0.20%-6.17%-2.04%-3.02%7.56%8.58%-1.90%-3.70%-4.17%6.92%12.42%24.08%
2022-1.24%0.06%-2.56%-13.34%3.28%-9.13%13.64%1.27%-6.51%13.16%4.00%-6.96%-7.75%
20210.03%13.73%2.37%4.75%2.43%-0.58%-1.37%4.48%-3.65%5.53%-5.19%4.47%28.94%

Benchmark Metrics

NYSE Arca Securities Broker/Dealer Index has an annualized alpha of 4.88%, beta of 1.41, and R² of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 18, 1994.

  • This index captured 168.18% of S&P 500 Index gains and 131.46% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • This index generated an annualized alpha of 4.88% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
4.88%
Beta
1.41
0.67
Upside Capture
168.18%
Downside Capture
131.46%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

^XBD ranks 58 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.


^XBD Risk / Return Rank: 5858
Overall Rank
^XBD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5959
Sharpe Ratio Rank
^XBD Sortino Ratio Rank: 5757
Sortino Ratio Rank
^XBD Omega Ratio Rank: 5353
Omega Ratio Rank
^XBD Calmar Ratio Rank: 6565
Calmar Ratio Rank
^XBD Martin Ratio Rank: 5555
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 NYSE Arca Securities Broker/Dealer Index (^XBD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


^XBDBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.90

0.90

0.00

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.36

1.39

-0.02

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.18

1.21

-0.03

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.51

1.40

+0.11

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

4.71

6.61

-1.90

Explore ^XBD risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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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 NYSE Arca Securities Broker/Dealer 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 NYSE Arca Securities Broker/Dealer Index was 80.20%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 2283 trading sessions.

The current NYSE Arca Securities Broker/Dealer Index drawdown is 9.71%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-80.2%Jun 4, 2007373Nov 20, 20082283Dec 21, 20172656
-54.69%Sep 12, 2000518Oct 7, 2002322Jan 16, 2004840
-51.67%Jul 20, 199857Oct 7, 199863Jan 7, 1999120
-41.25%Feb 21, 202022Mar 23, 2020159Nov 5, 2020181
-33.89%Apr 14, 1999131Oct 18, 1999108Mar 22, 2000239

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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