Nasdaq in 1992
The Nasdaq Composite rose 15.5% in 1992, from 586.34 at the end of 1991 to 676.95. Its highest close was 676.95 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 6, 1993, and its lowest 547.84 on Jun 26. The biggest one-day fall was −2.5% on Apr 20 and the biggest rise +2.6% on Jan 22. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 12.2%.
Nasdaq, daily closes 1992
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 1992
What happened, and how the Nasdaq moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Thursday, January 2 From the dataNasdaq sets the first of 24 record closing highs this year, at 586.45.
- 2
Tuesday, January 7 From the dataNasdaq closes above 600 for the first time (602.29).
- 3
Wednesday, January 22 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +2.6%.
- 4
Monday, April 20 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −2.5%.
- 5
Thursday, December 31 From the dataLast record close of the year: 676.95.
Biggest days of 1992
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22 | +2.6% | Apr 20 | −2.5% |
| Apr 9 | +2.3% | Apr 7 | −2.5% |
| Jun 29 | +2.0% | Jan 21 | −2.3% |
| Sep 14 | +1.9% | Jun 17 | −1.9% |
| Feb 12 | +1.8% | Mar 27 | −1.7% |
Volatility: 13.0% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 620.21 | +5.8% |
| Feb | 633.47 | +2.1% |
| Mar | 603.77 | −4.7% |
| Apr | 578.68 | −4.2% |
| May | 585.31 | +1.1% |
| Jun | 563.60 | −3.7% |
| Jul | 580.83 | +3.1% |
| Aug | 563.12 | −3.0% |
| Sep | 583.27 | +3.6% |
| Oct | 605.17 | +3.8% |
| Nov | 652.73 | +7.9% |
| Dec | 676.95 | +3.7% |
Other Markets in 1992
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Nasdaq | +15.5% | 676.95 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1992 | +4.2% | 3,301.11 |
| S&P 500 in 1992 | +4.5% | 435.71 |
| Russell 2000 in 1992 | +16.4% | 221.01 |
| Nikkei 225 in 1992 | −26.4% | 16,925.00 |
| Gold in 1992 | −5.7% | $332.90 |
| Silver in 1992 | −4.9% | $3.67 |
| WTI crude oil in 1992 | +1.8% | $19.49 |
| Brent crude oil in 1992 | +0.6% | $17.85 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 1992 | −0.01 pp | 6.70% |
Nasdaq in 1992: FAQ
How much did the Nasdaq Composite rise in 1992?
The Nasdaq Composite rose 15.5% in 1992, from 586.34 at the end of 1991 to 676.95. Its highest close was 676.95 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 6, 1993, and its lowest 547.84 on Jun 26. The biggest one-day fall was −2.5% on Apr 20 and the biggest rise +2.6% on Jan 22. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 12.2%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Nasdaq Composite in 1992?
Highest: 676.95 on December 31, 1992. Lowest: 547.84 on June 26, 1992. It closed higher on 133 of 254 trading days.
Did the Nasdaq Composite reach a record high in 1992?
Yes — 24 record closing highs, the last at 676.95 on December 31, 1992.
Data: Daily closes since the index began at 100 on 5 Feb 1971. Price index: dividends are not included. Inflation: US CPI-U. Events marked "From the data" are found automatically from the closing prices; the others are researched, with the source linked. Not investment advice.
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