Nasdaq 100® index: historical returns since 1986 (in Euros)

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From 02-01-1986 to 17-07-2026 · Index data, in EUR

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Performance
Annual returns
Drawdowns
Rolling returns
Risk metrics

In the last 41 years, the Nasdaq 100® (in EUR) had a compound annual growth rate of 19,36%, a standard deviation of 27,03%, a Sharpe ratio of 0,64, and a maximum drawdown of -83,06%. €10.000 invested in 1986 would be worth about €1.686.491 today.

Annual rate of return 19,36%
Standard deviation 27,03%
Sharpe ratio 0,64
Max. drawdown -83,06%

ETFs tracking the Nasdaq 100®

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average annual return of the Nasdaq 100®?

Based on data since 1986, the Nasdaq 100® had a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19,36% in EUR. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

How much would €10.000 invested in 1986 be worth today?

€10.000 invested in the Nasdaq 100® in 1986 would be worth approximately €1.686.491 today (EUR), assuming index returns with no dividends reinvested unless stated.

What is the maximum drawdown of the Nasdaq 100®?

The maximum drawdown of the Nasdaq 100® since 1986 was -83,06%. This is the largest peak-to-trough decline over the full period.

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Returns by Period

PeriodReturn
YTD+14,36%
1 Year+23,29%
3 Years+20,65%
5 Years+14,59%
10 Years+19,38%
Max+13,48%
HICP rates used (EUR, Dec/Dec): 2025: 1,94% | 2024: 2,43% | 2023: 2,93% | 2022: 9,20% | 2021: 4,96% | 2020: -0,27% | 2019: 1,33% | 2018: 1,52% | 2017: 1,34% | 2016: 1,10% | 2015: 0,25% | 2014: -0,17% | 2013: 0,85% | 2012: 2,22% | 2011: 2,76% | 2010: 2,21% | 2009: 0,93% | 2008: 1,58% | 2007: 3,07% | 2006: 1,90% | 2005: 2,25% | 2004: 2,32% | 2003: 1,98% | 2002: 2,32% | 2001: 2,05% | 2000: 2,49% | 1999: 1,73% | 1998: 0,75% | 1997: 1,48% | 1996: 0,62% | 1995: 1,71% | 1994: 2,69% | 1993: 4,47% | 1992: 5,06% | 1991: 4,05% | 1990: 2,70% | 1989: 2,78% | 1988: 1,27% | 1987: 0,25% | 1986: -0,13%

Annual Returns Table

Year Nominal Return (%) Real Return (%) Cumulative Return (%) Annualised Return to Date (%)
2026 +14,36% N/A +16.766,56% +13,49%
2025 +6,25% +4,22% +14.648,65% +13,30%
2024 +32,83% +29,67% +13.781,08% +13,49%
2023 +48,46% +44,24% +10.350,26% +13,02%
2022 -28,82% -34,81% +6.939,11% +12,19%
2021 +37,19% +30,70% +9.789,17% +13,61%
2020 +35,11% +35,47% +7.108,37% +13,00%
2019 +40,62% +38,78% +5.235,19% +12,41%
2018 +3,65% +2,10% +3.694,05% +11,65%
2017 +15,59% +14,06% +3.560,44% +11,91%
2016 +9,36% +8,17% +3.066,74% +11,79%
2015 +20,92% +20,62% +2.795,71% +11,88%
2014 +33,97% +34,20% +2.294,73% +11,58%
2013 +29,15% +28,06% +1.687,51% +10,85%
2012 +14,56% +12,07% +1.284,06% +10,22%
2011 +6,06% +3,22% +1.108,15% +10,06%
2010 +28,53% +25,75% +1.039,12% +10,22%
2009 +48,32% +46,95% +786,27% +9,52%
2008 -38,53% -39,48% +497,54% +8,08%
2007 +6,17% +3,01% +872,08% +10,89%
2006 -4,34% -6,12% +815,59% +11,12%
2005 +17,23% +14,65% +857,13% +11,96%
2004 +2,97% +0,64% +716,45% +11,69%
2003 +23,08% +20,69% +692,90% +12,20%
2002 -47,55% -48,74% +544,22% +11,59%
2001 -28,89% -30,32% +1.128,25% +16,98%
2000 -31,81% -33,47% +1.627,26% +20,93%
1999 +123,44% +119,63% +2.433,01% +25,98%
1998 +88,04% +86,64% +1.033,64% +20,55%
1997 +39,01% +36,98% +502,87% +16,16%
1996 +49,67% +48,74% +333,69% +14,27%
1995 +25,88% +23,77% +189,76% +11,23%
1994 -0,37% -2,98% +130,19% +9,71%
1993 +17,07% +12,06% +131,05% +11,04%
1992 +2,44% -2,49% +97,36% +10,21%
1991 +69,47% +62,88% +92,66% +11,56%
1990 -23,01% -25,03% +13,68% +2,60%
1989 +35,07% +31,42% +47,66% +10,25%
1988 +10,94% +9,54% +9,32% +3,02%
1987 -8,54% -8,77% -1,46% -0,74%
1986 +7,74% +7,88% +7,74% +7,79%

Key metrics

MetricValue

Top Drawdowns

RankStart dateBottom dateRecovery date Depth (%)Duration (days)Decline (days)Recovery (days)

Rolling Returns Summary

Metric1 Year3 Years5 Years10 Years

Risk Metrics

MetricValueDescription
Sharpe Ratio 0,64 Risk-adjusted return relative to risk-free rate
Sortino Ratio 0,84 Like Sharpe but only penalises downside volatility
Calmar Ratio 0,23 Annualised return divided by max drawdown
Standard Deviation 27,03% Total volatility (annualised)
Downside Deviation 20,60% Annualised downside volatility
VaR 95% (Monthly) -10,96% 5th percentile of monthly returns
Max. Drawdown -83,06% Largest peak-to-trough decline
Total Return 16.764,91% Cumulative return over full period

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Past performance is not indicative of future results. Figures are index returns. For informational purposes only.