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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in S&P 500 Mini-SPX Options 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 Mini-SPX Options Index (^XSP) has returned -4.63% so far this year and 16.33% over the past 12 months.
S&P 500 Mini-SPX Options Index
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- —
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 Mar 1, 2021, ^XSP's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.94%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, ^XSP closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.37% | -0.87% | -5.09% | -4.63% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2.70% | -1.42% | -5.75% | -0.76% | 6.15% | 4.96% | 2.17% | 1.91% | 3.53% | 2.27% | 0.13% | -0.05% | 16.39% |
| 2024 | 1.59% | 5.17% | 3.10% | -4.16% | 4.80% | 3.47% | 1.13% | 2.28% | 2.02% | -0.99% | 5.73% | -2.50% | 23.31% |
| 2023 | 6.18% | -2.61% | 3.50% | 1.46% | 0.25% | 6.47% | 3.11% | -1.77% | -4.87% | -2.20% | 8.92% | 4.42% | 24.23% |
| 2022 | -5.26% | -3.14% | 3.58% | -8.80% | 0.01% | -8.39% | 9.11% | -4.24% | -9.34% | 7.99% | 5.37% | -5.90% | -19.44% |
| 2021 | 1.82% | 5.24% | 0.55% | 2.22% | 2.28% | 2.90% | -4.76% | 6.92% | -0.83% | 4.36% | 22.15% |
Benchmark Metrics
S&P 500 Mini-SPX Options Index has an annualized alpha of 0.01%, beta of 1.00, and R² of 1.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 02, 2021.
- With beta of 1.00 and R² of 1.00, 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
- 0.01%
- Beta
- 1.00
- R²
- 1.00
- Upside Capture
- 100.01%
- Downside Capture
- 100.01%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
^XSP ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for S&P 500 Mini-SPX Options Index (^XSP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| ^XSP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.00 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.39 | 1.39 | 0.00 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.21 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.40 | 1.40 | 0.00 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.61 | 6.61 | 0.00 |
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 Mini-SPX Options 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 Mini-SPX Options Index was 25.43%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 318 trading sessions.
The current S&P 500 Mini-SPX Options Index drawdown is 6.45%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -25.43% | Jan 4, 2022 | 195 | Oct 12, 2022 | 318 | Jan 19, 2024 | 513 |
| -18.9% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 55 | Jun 27, 2025 | 89 |
| -9.1% | Jan 28, 2026 | 43 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -8.49% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 32 | Sep 19, 2024 | 46 |
| -5.47% | Apr 1, 2024 | 15 | Apr 19, 2024 | 18 | May 15, 2024 | 33 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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