Part 1: SUMMARY RETURNS & RANK

Last Month 1.5% Rank: 15 out of 23

Last Year. 14.6% Rank: 6 out of 23

Last 5 Years 63.6% Rank: 15 out of 23

Last 10 Years. 52.2% Rank: 20 out of 23

Returns for the Nikkei 225 Stock Index is shown above for four time periods. For

example: the change in the Nikkei 225 Index was 1.5% in the last month. With

that return, the Nikkei 225 Index was ranked 15th out of the 23 indexes

reviewed in this site for that time period. Dividends are not included.

Part 2: HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS

The performance ranking of the Nikkei 225 Index relative to the other 23 stock

indexes covered in this site is detailed below. Four different time periods are

reviewed. The Nikkei 225 Stock Index is compared to foreign and domestic,

large cap and small cap indexes. Each paragraph identifies the top and bottom

During October of 2014, the Nikkei 225 had a rank of 15 with a return of 1.49%.

The top ranked index during October was the Dow Utility Index, with a return of

8.28%. The worst performing index during that period was the CAC 40 Index

with a return of -4.15%.

During the last 12 months, the Nikkei 225 had a rank of 6 with a return of 15%.

The top ranked index during the last year was the Dow Transportation Index,

with a return of 26%. The worst performing index during that period was the

FTSE 100 Index with a return of -3%.

Over the 5 years ended October of 2014, the Nikkei 225 had a rank of 15 with

a return of 64%. The top ranked index during the 5 year period was the

NASDAQ 100 Index, with a return of 149%. The worst performing index during

that period was the Hang Seng Index with a return of 10%.

The median return for all stock market indexes during this time period was 79%.

Market Commentary 14058

September, 2013 Data:

Part 1: SUMMARY RETURNS & RANK

Last Month 8.0% Rank: 2 out of 23

Last Year. 63.1% Rank: 1 out of 23

Last 5 Years 23.0% Rank: 19 out of 23

Last 10 Years. 42.1% Rank: 21 out of 23

Returns for the Nikkei 225 Stock Index is shown above for four time periods. For

example: the change in the Nikkei 225 Index was 8.0% in the last month. With

that return, the Nikkei 225 Index was ranked 2nd out of the 23 indexes reviewed

in this site for that time period. Dividends are not included.

Part 2: HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS

The performance ranking of the Nikkei 225 Index relative to the other 23 stock

indexes covered in this site is detailed below. Four different time periods are

reviewed. The Nikkei 225 Stock Index is compared to foreign and domestic,

large cap and small cap indexes. Each paragraph identifies the top and bottom

During September of 2013, the Nikkei 225 had a rank of 2 with a return of

7.97%. The top ranked index during September was the NASDAQ 100 Index,

with a return of 13.00%. The worst performing index during that period was the

During the last 12 months, the Nikkei 225 was the top performing index with a

return of 63%. The worst performing index during that period was the Mexico

IPC Index with a return of -4%.

Over the 5 years ended September of 2013, the Nikkei 225 had a rank of 19

with a return of 23%. The top ranked index during the 5 year period was the

NASDAQ 100 Index, with a return of 102%. The worst performing index during

that period was the CAC 40 Index with a return of 3%.

The median return for all stock market indexes during this time period was 39%.

Market Commentary 13982

August, 2013 Data:

Part 1: SUMMARY RETURNS & RANK

Last Month -2.0% Rank: 4 out of 23

Last Year. 51.5% Rank: 1 out of 23

Last 5 Years 2.4% Rank: 18 out of 23

Last 10 Years. 40.5% Rank: 21 out of 23

Returns for the Nikkei 225 Stock Index is shown above for four time periods. For

example: the change in the Nikkei 225 Index was -2.0% in the last month. With

that return, the Nikkei 225 Index was ranked 4th out of the 23 indexes reviewed

in this site for that time period. Dividends are not included.

Part 2: HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS

The performance ranking of the Nikkei 225 Index relative to the other 23 stock

indexes covered in this site is detailed below. Four different time periods are

reviewed. The Nikkei 225 Stock Index is compared to foreign and domestic,

large cap and small cap indexes. Each paragraph identifies the top and bottom

During August of 2013, the Nikkei 225 had a rank of 4 with a return of -2.04%.

The top ranked index during August was the TSX Composite Index, with a return

of 1.34%. The worst performing index during that period was the NASDAQ 100

During the last 12 months, the Nikkei 225 was the top performing index with a

return of 51%. The worst performing index during that period was the Straits

Times Stock Index with a return of 0%.

Over the 5 years ended August of 2013, the Nikkei 225 had a rank of 18 with a

return of 2%. The top ranked index during the 5 year period was the NASDAQ

100 Index, with a return of 52%. The worst performing index during that period

was the CAC 40 Index with a return of -12%.

The median return for all stock market indexes during this time period was 24%.

Market Commentary 13906

July, 2013 Data:

Part 1: SUMMARY RETURNS & RANK

Last Month -0.1% Rank: 23 out of 23

Last Year. 58.3% Rank: 1 out of 23

Last 5 Years 2.2% Rank: 20 out of 23

Last 10 Years. 50.0% Rank: 21 out of 23

Returns for the Nikkei 225 Stock Index is shown above for four time periods. For

example: the change in the Nikkei 225 Index was -0.1% in the last month. With

that return, the Nikkei 225 Index was ranked 23rd out of the 23 indexes

reviewed in this site for that time period. Dividends are not included.

Part 2: HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS

During the last 12 months, the Nikkei 225 was the top performing index with a

return of 58%. The worst performing index during that period was the Mexico

IPC Index with a return of -1%.

Over the 5 years ended July of 2013, the Nikkei 225 had a rank of 20 with a

return of 2%. The top ranked index during the 5 year period was the NASDAQ

100 Index, with a return of 67%. The worst performing index during that period

was the CAC 40 Index with a return of -9%.

The median return for all stock market indexes during this time period was 28%.

Market Commentary 13220

May, 2013 Data:

Part 1: SUMMARY RETURNS & RANK

Last Month -0.6% Rank: 19 out of 23

Last Year. 61.2% Rank: 1 out of 23

Last 5 Years -3.9% Rank: 18 out of 23

Last 10 Years. 76.1% Rank: 16 out of 23

Returns for the Nikkei 225 Stock Index is shown above for four time periods. For

example: the change in the Nikkei 225 Index was -0.6% in the last month. With

that return, the Nikkei 225 Index was ranked 19th out of the 23 indexes

reviewed in this site for that time period. Dividends are not included.

Part 2: HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS

The performance ranking of the Nikkei 225 Index relative to the other 23 stock

indexes covered in this site is detailed below. Four different time periods are

reviewed. The Nikkei 225 Stock Index is compared to foreign and domestic,

large cap and small cap indexes. Each paragraph identifies the top and bottom

During May of 2013, the Nikkei 225 had a rank of 19 with a return of -0.62%.

The top ranked index during May was the Russell 2000 Index, with a return of

10.97%. The worst performing index during that period was the Dow Utility Index

During the last 12 months, the Nikkei 225 was the top performing index with a

return of 61%. The worst performing index during that period was the Dow Utility

Index with a return of 3%.

Over the 5 years ended May of 2013, the Nikkei 225 had a rank of 18 with a

return of -4%. The top ranked index during the 5 year period was the NASDAQ

100 Index, with a return of 47%. The worst performing index during that period

was the CAC 40 Index with a return of -20%.

During the 10 years ended May of 2013, the Nikkei 225 had a rank of 16 with a

return of 76%. The top ranked index during the period was the Mexico IPC

Market Commentary 13144

April, 2013 Data:

Part 1: SUMMARY RETURNS & RANK

Last Month 11.8% Rank: 1 out of 23

Last Year. 45.6% Rank: 1 out of 23

Last 5 Years 0.1% Rank: 18 out of 23

Last 10 Years. 74.3% Rank: 18 out of 23

Returns for the Nikkei 225 Stock Index is shown above for four time periods. For

example: the change in the Nikkei 225 Index was 11.8% in the last month. With

that return, the Nikkei 225 Index was ranked 1st out of the 23 indexes reviewed

in this site for that time period. Dividends are not included.

Part 2: HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS

The performance ranking of the Nikkei 225 Index relative to the other 23 stock

indexes covered in this site is detailed below. Four different time periods are

reviewed. The Nikkei 225 Stock Index is compared to foreign and domestic,

During April of 2013, the Nikkei 225 was the top performing index with a return

of 11.80%. The worst performing index during that period was the Russell 2000

During the last 12 months, the Nikkei 225 was the top performing index with a

return of 46%. The worst performing index during that period was the TSX

Composite Index with a return of 1%.

Over the 5 years ended April of 2013, the Nikkei 225 had a rank of 18 with a

return of 0%. The top ranked index during the 5 year period was the NASDAQ

100 Index, with a return of 51%. The worst performing index during that period

was the CAC 40 Index with a return of -24%.

During the 10 years ended April of 2013, the Nikkei 225 had a rank of 18 with a

return of 74%. The top ranked index during the period was the Mexico IPC