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Nasdaq 100 Performance Over 5 years

Nasdaq 100 (NDX)

Nasdaq 100 returned +91.3% over the last 5 years, from $13,052.90 to $24,965.01.

Price today

$24,965.01

+91.3% over 5 years

Nasdaq 100 gained 91.3% over 5 years.

Nasdaq 100 5 years shows how price evolved over this period using historical daily closing prices, including total return and (when available) CAGR.

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Key performance metrics

Total return
91.3%
CAGR
13.9%
Max drawdown
-35.6%
Best year
54.9%
Worst year
-33.7%
Volatility
27.4%
Avg annual return
15.4%

Data through 2026-03-11.

Key takeaways

Nasdaq 100 increased 91.3% over the selected time window.

Performance insights

  • Nasdaq 100 returned +91.3% over 5 years
  • Average annual return was +15.4%
  • Worst drawdown was -35.6%
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Yearly performance

Year2021
Price$16,320.08
Annual return—
Year2022
Price$10,939.76
Annual return-33.0%
Year2023
Price$16,825.93
Annual return+53.8%
Year2024
Price$21,012.17
Annual return+24.9%
Year2025
Price$25,249.85
Annual return+20.2%
Year2026
Price$24,965.01
Annual return-1.1%

About Nasdaq 100

The NASDAQ-100 tracks the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq. It is heavily weighted toward technology.

From2021-03-11
To2026-03-11

What this shows

Based on daily closing prices from 2021-03-11 to 2026-03-11.

FAQ

What does this page show?
It shows historical investment results based on past prices. Results are for education and research only, not financial advice.
How is CAGR calculated?
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) is the annualized return: (end value / start value)^(1/years) - 1. It smooths returns over the period.
Where does the data come from?
We use historical daily closing prices from the same data source as our calculators. Data is updated periodically.
Does this include dividends?
Returns are based on price only. Dividend reinvestment is not included unless stated. Total return indices would be higher when dividends are included.
Is this financial advice?
No. This is for education and research only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult a financial advisor for your situation.

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