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

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

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Performance
Annual returns
Drawdowns
Rolling returns
Risk metrics

In the last 41 years, the Nasdaq 100® (in USD) had a compound annual growth rate of 20.39%, a standard deviation of 25.69%, a Sharpe ratio of 0.71, and a maximum drawdown of -82.90%. $10,000 invested in 1986 would be worth about $2,168,401 today.

Annual rate of return 20.39%
Standard deviation 25.69%
Sharpe ratio 0.71
Max. drawdown -82.90%

ETFs tracking the Nasdaq 100®

Name Ticker Exchange ISIN Backtest
Amundi Core Nasdaq-100 Swap UCITS ETF Acc NASD LSE LU1829221024 View backtest →
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Amundi Nasdaq-100 Swap UCITS ETF USD Acc ANXU PA LU1681038326 View backtest →
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Deka Nasdaq-100® UCITS ETF D6RH XETRA DE000ETFL623 View backtest →
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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 20.39% in USD. 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 $2,168,401 today (USD), 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 -82.90%. This is the largest peak-to-trough decline over the full period.

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Returns by Period

PeriodReturn
YTD+12.71%
1 Year+22.87%
3 Years+22.59%
5 Years+13.50%
10 Years+19.82%
Max+14.18%
HICP rates used (USD, Dec/Dec): 2024: 2.95% | 2023: 4.12% | 2022: 8.00% | 2021: 4.70% | 2020: 1.23% | 2019: 1.81% | 2018: 2.44% | 2017: 2.13% | 2016: 1.26% | 2015: 0.12% | 2014: 1.62% | 2013: 1.46% | 2012: 2.07% | 2011: 3.16% | 2010: 1.64% | 2009: -0.36% | 2008: 3.84% | 2007: 2.85% | 2006: 3.23% | 2005: 3.39% | 2004: 2.68% | 2003: 2.27% | 2002: 1.59% | 2001: 2.83% | 2000: 3.38% | 1999: 2.19% | 1998: 1.55% | 1997: 2.34% | 1996: 2.93% | 1995: 2.81% | 1994: 2.61% | 1993: 2.95% | 1992: 3.03% | 1991: 4.23% | 1990: 5.40% | 1989: 4.83% | 1988: 4.08% | 1987: 3.66% | 1986: 1.90%

Annual Returns Table

Year Nominal Return (%) Real Return (%) Cumulative Return (%) Annualised Return to Date (%)
2026 +12.71% N/A +21,582.68% +14.18%
2025 +20.17% N/A +19,137.58% +14.05%
2024 +24.88% +21.30% +15,908.64% +13.90%
2023 +53.81% +47.73% +12,719.22% +13.63%
2022 -32.97% -37.94% +8,234.45% +12.70%
2021 +26.63% +20.95% +12,333.91% +14.34%
2020 +47.58% +45.78% +9,719.09% +14.01%
2019 +37.96% +35.50% +6,553.40% +13.14%
2018 -1.04% -3.40% +4,722.70% +12.47%
2017 +31.52% +28.78% +4,773.38% +12.92%
2016 +5.89% +4.57% +3,605.43% +12.36%
2015 +8.43% +8.30% +3,399.32% +12.58%
2014 +17.94% +16.06% +3,127.26% +12.73%
2013 +34.99% +33.04% +2,636.36% +12.55%
2012 +16.82% +14.45% +1,927.08% +11.79%
2011 +2.70% -0.44% +1,635.22% +11.60%
2010 +19.22% +17.30% +1,589.60% +11.98%
2009 +53.54% +54.09% +1,317.21% +11.68%
2008 -41.89% -44.04% +823.03% +10.15%
2007 +18.67% +15.38% +1,488.41% +13.40%
2006 +6.79% +3.45% +1,238.51% +13.15%
2005 +1.54% -1.79% +1,153.40% +13.48%
2004 +11.05% +8.15% +1,134.39% +14.15%
2003 +48.23% +44.94% +1,011.57% +14.32%
2002 -37.59% -38.56% +649.89% +12.59%
2001 -32.65% -34.50% +1,101.56% +16.82%
2000 -36.84% -38.90% +1,684.05% +21.19%
1999 +101.95% +97.63% +2,724.65% +26.97%
1998 +85.31% +82.48% +1,298.69% +22.51%
1997 +20.63% +17.87% +654.78% +18.35%
1996 +42.54% +38.48% +525.70% +18.15%
1995 +42.54% +38.65% +338.97% +15.95%
1994 +1.50% -1.08% +207.96% +13.32%
1993 +10.57% +7.40% +203.41% +14.89%
1992 +8.86% +5.66% +174.40% +15.52%
1991 +64.99% +58.29% +152.07% +16.68%
1990 -10.41% -15.00% +52.78% +8.86%
1989 +26.17% +20.36% +70.53% +14.30%
1988 +13.54% +9.09% +35.16% +10.58%
1987 +10.49% +6.58% +19.04% +9.14%
1986 +7.74% +5.73% +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 0.71 Risk-adjusted return relative to risk-free rate
Sortino Ratio 0.94 Like Sharpe but only penalises downside volatility
Calmar Ratio 0.25 Annualised return divided by max drawdown
Standard Deviation 25.69% Total volatility (annualised)
Downside Deviation 19.53% Annualised downside volatility
VaR 95% (Monthly) -9.62% 5th percentile of monthly returns
Max. Drawdown -82.90% Largest peak-to-trough decline
Total Return 21,584.01% 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.