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

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

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Performance
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In the last 41 years, the Nasdaq 100® (in GBP) had a compound annual growth rate of 20,75%, a standard deviation of 26,51%, a Sharpe ratio of 0,70, and a maximum drawdown of -82,60%. £10.000 invested in 1986 would be worth about £2.365.893 today.

Annual rate of return 20,75%
Standard deviation 26,51%
Sharpe ratio 0,70
Max. drawdown -82,60%

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 20,75% in GBP. 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 £2.365.893 today (GBP), 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 -82,60%. This is the largest peak-to-trough decline over the full period.

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Returns by Period

PeriodReturn
YTD+12,97%
1 Year+23,77%
3 Years+20,78%
5 Years+14,03%
10 Years+19,51%
Max+14,43%
HICP rates used (GBP, Dec/Dec): 2024: 3,27% | 2023: 6,79% | 2022: 7,92% | 2021: 2,52% | 2020: 0,99% | 2019: 1,74% | 2018: 2,29% | 2017: 2,56% | 2016: 1,01% | 2015: 0,37% | 2014: 1,45% | 2013: 2,29% | 2012: 2,57% | 2011: 3,86% | 2010: 2,49% | 2009: 1,96% | 2008: 3,52% | 2007: 2,39% | 2006: 2,46% | 2005: 2,09% | 2004: 1,39% | 2003: 1,38% | 2002: 1,52% | 2001: 1,53% | 2000: 1,18% | 1999: 1,75% | 1998: 1,82% | 1997: 2,20% | 1996: 2,85% | 1995: 2,70% | 1994: 2,22% | 1993: 2,56% | 1992: 4,59% | 1991: 7,46% | 1990: 8,06% | 1989: 5,76% | 1988: 4,16% | 1987: 4,15% | 1986: 3,43%

Annual Returns Table

Year Nominal Return (%) Real Return (%) Cumulative Return (%) Annualised Return to Date (%)
2026 +12,97% N/A +23.560,86% +14,43%
2025 +11,81% N/A +20.844,37% +14,30%
2024 +26,73% +22,72% +18.632,11% +14,36%
2023 +45,47% +36,22% +14.681,12% +14,05%
2022 -24,87% -30,38% +10.060,94% +13,31%
2021 +28,23% +25,08% +13.424,48% +14,61%
2020 +42,77% +41,37% +10.447,04% +14,24%
2019 +33,74% +31,46% +7.287,44% +13,49%
2018 +4,51% +2,17% +5.423,73% +12,93%
2017 +19,78% +16,79% +5.185,36% +13,20%
2016 +27,57% +26,30% +4.312,56% +13,00%
2015 +13,94% +13,52% +3.358,93% +12,54%
2014 +25,16% +23,37% +2.935,75% +12,49%
2013 +31,93% +28,97% +2.325,49% +12,06%
2012 +11,93% +9,12% +1.738,47% +11,39%
2011 +2,93% -0,89% +1.542,52% +11,37%
2010 +24,58% +21,55% +1.495,76% +11,72%
2009 +38,30% +35,64% +1.180,91% +11,21%
2008 -20,16% -22,88% +826,18% +10,16%
2007 +15,95% +13,25% +1.060,05% +11,79%
2006 -6,27% -8,52% +900,47% +11,59%
2005 +13,95% +11,62% +967,40% +12,57%
2004 +3,01% +1,60% +836,73% +12,50%
2003 +33,36% +31,55% +809,36% +13,05%
2002 -43,93% -44,77% +581,88% +11,96%
2001 -30,67% -31,72% +1.116,12% +16,91%
2000 -31,55% -32,35% +1.654,11% +21,05%
1999 +106,98% +103,41% +2.462,61% +26,09%
1998 +83,18% +79,90% +1.138,10% +21,37%
1997 +14,96% +12,48% +575,89% +17,27%
1996 +44,18% +40,18% +487,94% +17,48%
1995 +38,23% +34,60% +307,78% +15,10%
1994 -0,53% -2,69% +195,00% +12,78%
1993 +29,40% +26,17% +196,57% +14,57%
1992 +9,39% +4,59% +129,19% +12,59%
1991 +66,12% +54,59% +109,52% +13,14%
1990 -17,45% -23,61% +26,12% +4,76%
1989 +37,17% +29,70% +52,78% +11,19%
1988 +4,31% +0,15% +11,38% +3,66%
1987 -0,89% -4,84% +6,78% +3,35%
1986 +7,74% +4,17% +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 0,70 Risk-adjusted return relative to risk-free rate
Sortino Ratio 0,96 Like Sharpe but only penalises downside volatility
Calmar Ratio 0,25 Annualised return divided by max drawdown
Standard Deviation 26,51% Total volatility (annualised)
Downside Deviation 19,61% Annualised downside volatility
VaR 95% (Monthly) -9,50% 5th percentile of monthly returns
Max. Drawdown -82,60% Largest peak-to-trough decline
Total Return 23.558,93% 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.