Nasdaq in 2004
The Nasdaq Composite rose 8.6% in 2004, from 2,003.37 at the end of 2003 to 2,175.44. Its highest close was 2,178.34 on Dec 30, and its lowest 1,752.49 on Aug 12. The biggest one-day fall was −2.5% on Feb 4 and the biggest rise +3.0% on Mar 25. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 5.2%.
Nasdaq, daily closes 2004
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2004
What happened, and how the Nasdaq moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Wednesday, January 7 From the dataBack above its pre-bear-market peak of 2,059.38 (January 4, 2002).
- 2
Wednesday, February 4 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −2.5%.
- 3
Thursday, March 25 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +3.0%.
- 4
Thursday, August 19Google goes public at $85 per share. SourceNasdaq: −0.6% that day · +4.3% a month later
Biggest days of 2004
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25 | +3.0% | Feb 4 | −2.5% |
| Oct 1 | +2.4% | Aug 6 | −2.5% |
| Feb 6 | +2.2% | Mar 15 | −2.3% |
| May 25 | +2.2% | Jul 21 | −2.2% |
| Oct 27 | +2.1% | Jul 6 | −2.2% |
Volatility: 17.0% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2,066.15 | +3.1% |
| Feb | 2,029.82 | −1.8% |
| Mar | 1,994.22 | −1.8% |
| Apr | 1,920.15 | −3.7% |
| May | 1,986.74 | +3.5% |
| Jun | 2,047.79 | +3.1% |
| Jul | 1,887.36 | −7.8% |
| Aug | 1,838.10 | −2.6% |
| Sep | 1,896.84 | +3.2% |
| Oct | 1,974.99 | +4.1% |
| Nov | 2,096.81 | +6.2% |
| Dec | 2,175.44 | +3.7% |
Other Markets in 2004
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Nasdaq | +8.6% | 2,175.44 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2004 | +3.1% | 10,783.01 |
| S&P 500 in 2004 | +9.0% | 1,211.92 |
| Russell 2000 in 2004 | +17.0% | 651.57 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2004 | +7.6% | 11,488.76 |
| Gold in 2004 | +4.6% | $435.60 |
| Silver in 2004 | +14.2% | $6.82 |
| WTI crude oil in 2004 | +33.4% | $43.36 |
| Brent crude oil in 2004 | +33.3% | $40.38 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2004 | −0.03 pp | 4.24% |
Nasdaq in 2004: FAQ
How much did the Nasdaq Composite rise in 2004?
The Nasdaq Composite rose 8.6% in 2004, from 2,003.37 at the end of 2003 to 2,175.44. Its highest close was 2,178.34 on Dec 30, and its lowest 1,752.49 on Aug 12. The biggest one-day fall was −2.5% on Feb 4 and the biggest rise +3.0% on Mar 25. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 5.2%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Nasdaq Composite in 2004?
Highest: 2,178.34 on December 30, 2004. Lowest: 1,752.49 on August 12, 2004. It closed higher on 137 of 252 trading days.
What happened to the Nasdaq Composite on August 19, 2004?
Google goes public at $85 per share. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.6% that day, and was +4.3% a month later.
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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