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Nasdaq in 1994

The Nasdaq Composite fell 3.2% in 1994, from 776.80 at the end of 1993 to 751.96. Its highest close was 803.93 on Mar 18 — a record that stood until March 14, 1995, and its lowest 693.79 on Jun 24. The biggest one-day fall was −2.6% on Feb 4 and the biggest rise +3.2% on Apr 5. Adjusted for inflation, it lost 5.7%.

Change in 1994
−3.2%
776.80 → 751.96
High
803.93
Mar 18
Low
693.79
Jun 24
After inflation
−5.7%
US CPI
Up days
132 of 252
longest run 6 up, 8 down
Record highs
9
closing records

Nasdaq, daily closes 1994

Numbers mark the events below
704749794previous recordJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec2Jan 13: Nasdaq sets the first of 9 record closing highs this year, at 787.81.3Jan 31: Nasdaq closes above 800 for the first time (800.47).4Feb 4: Fed raises its federal funds target to 3.25%, its first tightening since 1989, starting a bond-market sell-off.5Mar 18: Last record close of the year: 803.93.6Apr 5: Biggest one-day rise of the year: +3.2%.7Dec 20: Mexico devalues the peso, triggering the Mexican peso crisis; the peso is floated two days later.

Key Events in 1994

What happened, and how the Nasdaq moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.

  1. 1
    Saturday, January 1
    North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) enters into force. Source
    Nasdaq: −0.8% next trading day (Jan 3) · +3.0% a month later
  2. 2
    Thursday, January 13 From the data
    Nasdaq sets the first of 9 record closing highs this year, at 787.81.
  3. 3
    Monday, January 31 From the data
    Nasdaq closes above 800 for the first time (800.47).
  4. 4
    Friday, February 4
    Fed raises its federal funds target to 3.25%, its first tightening since 1989, starting a bond-market sell-off. Source
    Nasdaq: −2.6% that day · −0.3% a month later
  5. 5
    Friday, March 18 From the data
    Last record close of the year: 803.93.
  6. 6
    Tuesday, April 5 From the data
    Biggest one-day rise of the year: +3.2%.
  7. 7
    Tuesday, December 20
    Mexico devalues the peso, triggering the Mexican peso crisis; the peso is floated two days later. Source
    Nasdaq: +0.1% that day · +5.6% a month later

Biggest days of 1994

Best daysWorst days
Apr 5+3.2%Feb 4−2.6%
Apr 21+1.9%Mar 29−2.2%
May 18+1.5%Nov 22−2.2%
Jul 13+1.4%Apr 4−2.2%
Jul 29+1.4%Dec 8−2.1%

Volatility: 11.6% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

MonthCloseChangeHighLow
Jan800.47+3.0%800.47770.76
Feb792.50−1.0%799.57777.28
Mar743.46−6.2%803.93743.46
Apr733.84−1.3%755.17705.52
May735.19+0.2%740.68711.52
Jun705.96−4.0%743.43693.79
Jul722.16+2.3%722.62701.00
Aug765.62+6.0%766.46718.67
Sep764.29−0.2%778.66755.37
Oct777.49+1.7%777.49744.19
Nov750.32−3.5%772.19736.70
Dec751.96+0.2%751.96719.05

Other Markets in 1994

Change over the calendar year.

MarketChangeYear-end
Nasdaq−3.2%751.96
Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1994+2.1%3,834.44
S&P 500 in 1994−1.5%459.27
Russell 2000 in 1994−3.2%250.36
Nikkei 225 in 1994+13.2%19,723.00
Gold in 1994−2.2%$383.25
Silver in 1994−5.2%$4.85
WTI crude oil in 1994+25.2%$17.77
Brent crude oil in 1994+23.1%$16.23
US 10-year Treasury yield in 1994+2.01 pp7.84%
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Nasdaq in 1994: FAQ

How much did the Nasdaq Composite fall in 1994?

The Nasdaq Composite fell 3.2% in 1994, from 776.80 at the end of 1993 to 751.96. Its highest close was 803.93 on Mar 18 — a record that stood until March 14, 1995, and its lowest 693.79 on Jun 24. The biggest one-day fall was −2.6% on Feb 4 and the biggest rise +3.2% on Apr 5. Adjusted for inflation, it lost 5.7%.

What were the highest and lowest closes of the Nasdaq Composite in 1994?

Highest: 803.93 on March 18, 1994. Lowest: 693.79 on June 24, 1994. It closed higher on 132 of 252 trading days.

What happened to the Nasdaq Composite on February 4, 1994?

Fed raises its federal funds target to 3.25%, its first tightening since 1989, starting a bond-market sell-off. The Nasdaq Composite fell 2.6% that day, and was −0.3% a month later.

Did the Nasdaq Composite reach a record high in 1994?

Yes — 9 record closing highs, the last at 803.93 on March 18, 1994.

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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