Question 1

What does this tracker show?

Accepted Answer

The annualised total return (CAGR) of major stock markets over the last 1, 3, 5 and 10 years. Each market is represented by a widely traded US-listed ETF that tracks its benchmark index, with dividends reinvested.

Question 2

Why can I switch between US dollars and rupees?

Accepted Answer

Dollar returns let you compare markets on the same footing. Rupee returns show what an Indian investor would actually have experienced, because a weaker rupee adds to the value of overseas investments and a stronger rupee subtracts from it.

Question 3

What is CAGR?

Accepted Answer

Compound annual growth rate is the steady yearly return that would take an investment from its starting value to its ending value over the period. It smooths out the ups and downs so periods of different lengths can be compared.

Question 4

Why is India shown through an ETF rather than the Nifty?

Accepted Answer

Using the iShares MSCI India ETF keeps India on the same dollar, dividends-reinvested basis as every other market, so the comparison is like for like. Switch to rupees to see the experience of a domestic investor.

Question 5

How can I invest in these markets from India?

Accepted Answer

Common routes include investing directly abroad under the RBI Liberalised Remittance Scheme, international fund-of-funds offered by Indian mutual funds, and funds available through GIFT City. Each has different costs, limits and tax treatment, so the right route depends on your plan.

Question 6

How often is the data updated?

Accepted Answer

Prices refresh automatically at least twice a day from end-of-day market data. The date above the table shows the most recent close used for every market.

Market					vs India
TaiwanMSCI Taiwan · EWT	+72.5%	+43.4%	+20.3%	+18.9%	+19.9 pts
South KoreaMSCI Korea · EWY	+77.9%	+42.7%	+16.1%	+12.5%	+15.7 pts
BrazilMSCI Brazil · EWZ	+51.0%	+19.5%	+15.1%	+6.8%	+14.7 pts
US TechNasdaq-100 · QQQ	+19.4%	+27.2%	+14.5%	+20.6%	+14.1 pts
United StatesS&P 500 · SPY	+17.0%	+23.7%	+12.8%	+15.4%	+12.4 pts
MexicoMSCI Mexico · EWW	+18.1%	+16.4%	+12.2%	+6.5%	+11.8 pts
United KingdomMSCI United Kingdom · EWU	+17.4%	+20.3%	+11.4%	+8.6%	+11.0 pts
WorldMSCI ACWI · ACWI	+16.3%	+22.7%	+10.6%	+12.6%	+10.2 pts
JapanMSCI Japan · EWJ	+21.4%	+21.4%	+9.2%	+8.9%	+8.8 pts
EuropeFTSE Developed Europe · VGK	+11.2%	+19.6%	+8.5%	+9.7%	+8.1 pts
World ex-USMSCI ACWI ex USA · ACWX	+16.1%	+21.2%	+8.4%	+9.0%	+8.0 pts
GermanyMSCI Germany · EWG	+2.1%	+20.4%	+7.0%	+7.3%	+6.6 pts
Emerging MarketsFTSE Emerging Markets · VWO	+9.6%	+18.7%	+5.3%	+7.3%	+4.9 pts
IndiaHomeMSCI India · INDA	−12.2%	+3.0%	+0.4%	+6.1%	Benchmark
VietnamMVIS Vietnam · VNM	−13.6%	+11.1%	−2.1%	+2.3%	−2.5 pts
ChinaMSCI China · MCHI	−18.0%	+10.4%	−4.7%	+2.4%	−5.1 pts

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