Nifty vs Dow Jones: How Indian and US stock markets have performed since The Great Recession

Nifty vs Dow Jones: Remember The Great Recession? Referred to as one of the worst economic declines in America's history, it lasted from December 2007 to June 2009. It was September 29, 2008 when Dow Jones had crashed 7 per cent, causing losses to investors within no time. In the next 20 days, the US market had crashed another 20 per cent. 

The economic crisis resulted in a decline in economic activities and left people jobless. The financial crisis literally shattered the US economy and also the world economy. Almost every country was affected by the economic downturn. 14 years after The Great Recession, which was the most severe economic recession in the US since The Great Depression of the 1930s, America's economy is once again heading for a recession.

According to a report by Zee Business channel, India's market is in a better position than America's after the 14 years of the recession. A quick comparison between the returns generated by Dow Jones and Nifty50 showed that the latter has always and comfortably outperformed the former in terms of returns.

Nifty50 in the last 14 years has always yielded a positive return than Dow. The research showed that while the Dow delivered 2.9 times returns, the Nifty50 advanced 4.4 times in 14 years. In terms of CAGR, Dow generated a moderate return of 7.7 per cent whereas Nifty provided a magnificent 11.1 per cent return to investors.

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14 साल के ये तगड़े डाटा आपकी आंख खोल देंगे...

2008 की मंदी से आज तक 14 सालों में क्या-क्या बदला?

14 सालों में #DowJones से कैसे आगे निकला #Nifty ?

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In terms of yearly returns since 2008, the Nity50 has again outperformed the US market every single year. In one year since the 2008 crash, Dow had delivered a negative return of 6 per cent. Contrary to this, the Nifty gained a whopping 29 per cent in the same period.

In two years since the crash in 2008, Dow again failed to beat the Nifty as it advanced only 5 per cent while the latter delivered a towering 57 per cent return. In three years since The Great Recession, Dow delivered a tepid return of 6 per cent whereas Nifty jumped 29 per cent.