Nikkei 225 Leads 9 Global Indexes With 38.5% 2026 Gain as 6 Stay Positive
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Updated · ETF Trends · Jul 6
Nikkei 225 Leads 9 Global Indexes With 38.5% 2026 Gain as 6 Stay Positive
1 articles · Updated · ETF Trends · Jul 6
Summary
Japan’s Nikkei 225 was the top performer through July 6, up 38.5% year to date and far ahead of the other major indexes in the watchlist.
Six of nine tracked benchmarks remained in positive territory, led next by Canada’s TSX at 11.0% and the U.S. S&P 500 at 10.1%.
India’s BSE SENSEX lagged the most with an 8.1% decline, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was down 7.9%, highlighting a sharp split in global equity performance.
The watchlist compares nine major markets and also measures how far each index stands from its all-time peak, adding historical context to the 2026 rankings.