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

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From 02-01-1986 to 23-07-2026 · Index data, in CHF

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Performance
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Risk metrics

In the last 41 years, the Nasdaq 100® (in CHF) had a compound annual growth rate of 17,00%, a standard deviation of 27,70%, a Sharpe ratio of 0,54, and a maximum drawdown of -84,51%. CHF10.000 invested in 1986 would be worth about CHF948.089 today.

Annual rate of return 17,00%
Standard deviation 27,70%
Sharpe ratio 0,54
Max. drawdown -84,51%

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 17,00% in CHF. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

How much would CHF10.000 invested in 1986 be worth today?

CHF10.000 invested in the Nasdaq 100® in 1986 would be worth approximately CHF948.089 today (CHF), 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 -84,51%. This is the largest peak-to-trough decline over the full period.

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Returns by Period

PeriodReturn
YTD+11,84%
1 Year+21,78%
3 Years+18,78%
5 Years+9,97%
10 Years+17,14%
Max+11,88%
HICP rates used (CHF, Dec/Dec): 2024: 1,06% | 2023: 2,14% | 2022: 2,84% | 2021: 0,58% | 2020: -0,73% | 2019: 0,36% | 2018: 0,94% | 2017: 0,53% | 2016: -0,43% | 2015: -1,14% | 2014: -0,01% | 2013: -0,22% | 2012: -0,69% | 2011: 0,23% | 2010: 0,69% | 2009: -0,48% | 2008: 2,43% | 2007: 0,73% | 2006: 1,06% | 2005: 1,17% | 2004: 0,80% | 2003: 0,64% | 2002: 0,64% | 2001: 0,99% | 2000: 1,56% | 1999: 0,81% | 1998: 0,02% | 1997: 0,52% | 1996: 0,81% | 1995: 1,80% | 1994: 0,85% | 1993: 3,29% | 1992: 4,04% | 1991: 5,86% | 1990: 5,40% | 1989: 3,16% | 1988: 1,87% | 1987: 1,44% | 1986: 0,75%

Annual Returns Table

Year Nominal Return (%) Real Return (%) Cumulative Return (%) Annualised Return to Date (%)
2026 +11,84% N/A +9.378,43% +11,88%
2025 +5,14% N/A +8.374,99% +11,74%
2024 +35,01% +33,59% +7.960,67% +11,91%
2023 +39,61% +36,69% +5.870,43% +11,36%
2022 -32,15% -34,02% +4.176,50% +10,69%
2021 +31,21% +30,45% +6.202,88% +12,20%
2020 +34,46% +35,44% +4.703,66% +11,70%
2019 +35,44% +34,95% +3.472,56% +11,09%
2018 -0,18% -1,11% +2.537,74% +10,43%
2017 +25,96% +25,29% +2.542,50% +10,78%
2016 +8,39% +8,86% +1.997,89% +10,32%
2015 +8,96% +10,22% +1.835,50% +10,38%
2014 +31,21% +31,23% +1.676,34% +10,43%
2013 +31,33% +31,62% +1.253,81% +9,75%
2012 +13,77% +14,56% +930,85% +9,03%
2011 +3,11% +2,87% +806,08% +8,85%
2010 +8,34% +7,60% +778,75% +9,08%
2009 +48,18% +48,90% +711,11% +9,12%
2008 -44,83% -46,14% +447,38% +7,67%
2007 +9,32% +8,53% +892,17% +11,00%
2006 -1,16% -2,20% +807,58% +11,08%
2005 +18,16% +16,79% +818,23% +11,73%
2004 +1,98% +1,17% +677,11% +11,40%
2003 +32,02% +31,18% +662,02% +11,95%
2002 -48,63% -48,96% +477,20% +10,87%
2001 -30,78% -31,46% +1.023,62% +16,33%
2000 -35,30% -36,29% +1.523,25% +20,43%
1999 +122,56% +120,78% +2.408,89% +25,90%
1998 +85,11% +85,08% +1.027,29% +20,49%
1997 +41,64% +40,91% +508,98% +16,26%
1996 +48,99% +47,79% +329,95% +14,18%
1995 +23,23% +21,05% +188,58% +11,19%
1994 -6,05% -6,84% +134,18% +9,92%
1993 +16,19% +12,49% +149,26% +12,10%
1992 +6,76% +2,62% +114,53% +11,53%
1991 +70,32% +60,89% +100,94% +12,35%
1990 -23,93% -27,83% +17,98% +3,37%
1989 +41,06% +36,75% +55,09% +11,61%
1988 +11,42% +9,37% +9,95% +3,22%
1987 -8,41% -9,71% -1,32% -0,66%
1986 +7,74% +6,94% +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 0,54 Risk-adjusted return relative to risk-free rate
Sortino Ratio 0,71 Like Sharpe but only penalises downside volatility
Calmar Ratio 0,20 Annualised return divided by max drawdown
Standard Deviation 27,70% Total volatility (annualised)
Downside Deviation 21,24% Annualised downside volatility
VaR 95% (Monthly) -11,60% 5th percentile of monthly returns
Max. Drawdown -84,51% Largest peak-to-trough decline
Total Return 9.380,89% 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.