Volatility, Returns, and the Power of Staying Invested
Tweet 1:
The Nifty 100 tracks India’s top 100 large-cap companies—stable, well-governed, and resilient. But even the biggest names aren’t immune to market shocks. Over the last 19 years, 1Y returns were negative 3 times—including a massive -54% in 2008. 📉
Tweet 2:
Zoom out, and the picture improves.
In 19 years:
✅ 3Y rolling returns were negative only once
✅ 5Y rolling returns had just one dip below zero
Longer holding periods = smoother outcomes. 🧘♂️
Tweet 3:
Let’s talk volatility.
📊 Nifty 100 Std. Deviation:
• 1Y returns = 29%
• 3Y rolling = 6.3%
• 5Y rolling = 5.1%
Time reduces risk. The longer the horizon, the gentler the ride. ⏳📉
#Investing #Nifty100
Tweet 4:
The trend is even more pronounced with Nifty Midcap 100:
❌ 1Y returns negative 5 out of 19 years
❌ 3Y rolling = negative 4 times
❌ 5Y rolling = negative just once
Volatility?
• 1Y = 37.5%
• 3Y = 10.9%
• 5Y = 7.6%
Tweet 5:
And with Nifty Smallcap 100, the effect is strongest:
❌ 1Y returns negative 6 out of 19 years
❌ 3Y rolling = negative 4 times
❌ 5Y rolling = negative twice
Volatility?
• 1Y = 44.2%
• 3Y = 12.9%
• 5Y = 9.4%
High risk, high reward—but tamed with time.
Tweet 6:
Whether large, mid, or small caps—one truth holds:
Markets reward patience.
The longer you stay invested, the less painful volatility feels, and the more powerful compounding becomes. 💡
