Index Fund Returns

Historical returns for S&P 500, Nasdaq, and other index ETFs. See what $1,000 invested in each would be worth today. 12 companies tracked.

All Index Funds investments

Best return per company. Click any row to see the full breakdown with interactive chart.

#CompanySince$1K became
1Semiconductors (SMH)2010$51,956
2Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)2005$21,945
3Dow Jones (DIA)1998$11,364
4Total Market (VTI)2001$9,938
5S&P 500 (SPY)2005$9,198
6Emerging Markets (EEM)2003$8,908
7Vanguard S&P 500 (VOO)2010$8,576
8Russell 2000 (IWM)2000$8,436
9Developed Markets (EFA)2001$4,825
10Emerging Markets (VWO)2005$4,502
11China Large-Cap (FXI)2004$3,466
12Japan (EWJ)2010$3,122

Returns shown are price return only. Dividends, taxes, and fees not included. Data sourced from Yahoo Finance. Not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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