US vs Nifty 50 Comparison
Normalised performance of S&P 500 vs Nifty 50 over 1, 3, and 5 years — both starting at 100 so you can compare % gains and losses directly.
Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Data sourced via Yahoo Finance and is for informational purposes only — not investment advice.
How the US vs Nifty 50 Comparison Works
Comparing the S&P 500 and the Nifty 50 directly by price level is meaningless -- they're denominated differently and start from different bases. This tool solves that by normalising both indices to 100 at the start of your selected period, so the chart shows percentage growth from a common starting point and the two lines become directly comparable regardless of each index's actual price level.
The optional INR-adjusted S&P 500 line goes one step further: it applies the USD/INR rate change over the same period to the S&P 500's dollar returns, showing what an Indian investor actually earned in rupees rather than the headline dollar return. Below the chart, a stats panel breaks down total return, annualised CAGR, and maximum drawdown for each active line, so you can compare not just the ending point but also the ride -- a similar total return with a much deeper drawdown along the way is a materially different investment experience.
Normalised index value = 100 × (Price at day t ÷ Price on day 0)Frequently asked questions
Why would I want the INR-adjusted line instead of just the USD line?
The plain USD line shows how the S&P 500 performed in dollar terms, which is what a US investor experienced. The INR-adjusted line shows what you, holding rupees, would have actually earned once the currency move is factored in -- the two can differ meaningfully over multi-year periods.
What does 'max drawdown' mean?
It's the largest peak-to-trough decline during the selected period -- a measure of the worst pain an investor holding that index would have felt at any point, independent of where the index ended up.
Why 1wk data instead of daily for this comparison?
Weekly intervals keep three years or five years of dual-index, currency-adjusted data smooth and fast to render, without materially changing the shape of a multi-year comparison chart.