📊 S&P 500 Calculator
How much would you have made investing in the S&P 500?
Data updates daily via Yahoo Finance
* This calculator is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
* Prices based on approximate yearly low and high averages. Actual results may vary.
The S&P 500 includes Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and 497 other top US companies. Indian investors can access it through international mutual funds or Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund.
Returns are shown in ₹, factoring in currency conversion. Historically, rupee depreciation has actually boosted returns for Indian investors in US markets — adding 3-4% annually.
Enter your investment in ₹, select buy and sell year (or 'Today'). See your returns in Indian rupees including the currency effect.
📊 How does this compare to a Nifty 50?
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FAQ
How to invest from India?
Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund, or INDmoney/Vested for direct US investing.
Why US markets?
Diversification + rupee depreciation (~3-4%/yr) boosts INR returns. S&P 500 ≈ 14% in INR.
Taxes on US investments?
International MF gains at slab rates. US dividends face 25% withholding, offset by DTAA.
Historical return in INR?
~13-14% annually: ~10% USD returns + ~3-4% rupee depreciation.
What if I invested ₹1 lakh in the S&P 500 ten years ago?
Ten years ago (2016), ₹1 lakh was ~$1,500 and the S&P 500 was at ~2,012. That investment would be worth ~₹3.6 lakhs today in INR terms — combining ~190% index return plus rupee depreciation.
What's the difference between S&P 500 and Nifty 50?
The S&P 500 tracks 500 large US companies across all sectors, while Nifty 50 tracks India's top 50 companies. S&P 500 offers global diversification and exposure to tech giants, while Nifty captures India's domestic growth story.
Is it better to invest lump sum or via SIP in S&P 500?
Statistically, lump-sum investing outperforms in ~68% of cases. However, SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) reduces timing risk, benefits from rupee-cost averaging, and suits salaried investors. Most Indian mutual funds offer SIP into S&P 500 index funds.
Is this better than a SIP investment?
The S&P 500 has delivered ~13-14% annualized returns in INR terms (including rupee depreciation), slightly outperforming a typical 12% Indian equity SIP. However, S&P 500 carries currency risk and international taxation complexities. A NIFTY 50 SIP is simpler, tax-efficient (LTCG at 10%), and benefits from India's domestic growth.
How does this compare to a SIP?
Compare your results to investing in a Nifty 50 at ~12% annually. Use this as a baseline to evaluate your investment decision.
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📊 Historical data: Yahoo Finance (S&P 500), split-adjusted
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