Nasdaq in 2011
The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.8% in 2011, from 2,652.87 at the end of 2010 to 2,605.15. Its highest close was 2,873.54 on Apr 29, and its lowest 2,335.83 on Oct 3. The biggest one-day fall was −6.9% on Aug 8 and the biggest rise +5.3% on Aug 9. Adjusted for inflation, it lost 4.6%.
Nasdaq, daily closes 2011
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2011
What happened, and how the Nasdaq moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Friday, March 11Tohoku earthquake and tsunami strike northeastern Japan. SourceNasdaq: +0.5% that day · +2.9% a month later
- 2
Wednesday, April 27 From the dataBack above its pre-bear-market peak of 2,859.12 (October 31, 2007). Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 2,859.15 (January 24, 2001).
- 3
Friday, August 5Standard & Poor's downgrades the US long-term credit rating from AAA to AA+. SourceNasdaq: −0.9% that day · −3.0% a month later
- 4
Monday, August 8On the first trading day after the S&P downgrade, the major US stock indexes fall 5% to 7%. SourceNasdaq: −6.9% that day · −2.3% a month later
- 5
Tuesday, August 9 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +5.3%.
- 6
Monday, October 31Futures broker MF Global files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. SourceNasdaq: −1.9% that day · −8.1% a month later
Biggest days of 2011
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9 | +5.3% | Aug 8 | −6.9% |
| Aug 11 | +4.7% | Aug 18 | −5.2% |
| Aug 23 | +4.3% | Aug 4 | −5.1% |
| Nov 30 | +4.2% | Aug 10 | −4.1% |
| Nov 28 | +3.5% | Nov 9 | −3.9% |
Volatility: 25.2% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2,700.08 | +1.8% |
| Feb | 2,782.27 | +3.0% |
| Mar | 2,781.07 | 0.0% |
| Apr | 2,873.54 | +3.3% |
| May | 2,835.30 | −1.3% |
| Jun | 2,773.52 | −2.2% |
| Jul | 2,756.38 | −0.6% |
| Aug | 2,579.46 | −6.4% |
| Sep | 2,415.40 | −6.4% |
| Oct | 2,684.41 | +11.1% |
| Nov | 2,620.34 | −2.4% |
| Dec | 2,605.15 | −0.6% |
Other Markets in 2011
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Nasdaq | −1.8% | 2,605.15 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2011 | +5.5% | 12,217.56 |
| S&P 500 in 2011 | 0.0% | 1,257.60 |
| Russell 2000 in 2011 | −5.5% | 740.92 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2011 | −17.3% | 8,455.35 |
| Gold in 2011 | +8.9% | $1,531.00 |
| Silver in 2011 | −8.0% | $28.18 |
| WTI crude oil in 2011 | +8.2% | $98.83 |
| Brent crude oil in 2011 | +15.9% | $108.09 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2011 | −1.41 pp | 1.89% |
Nasdaq in 2011: FAQ
How much did the Nasdaq Composite fall in 2011?
The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.8% in 2011, from 2,652.87 at the end of 2010 to 2,605.15. Its highest close was 2,873.54 on Apr 29, and its lowest 2,335.83 on Oct 3. The biggest one-day fall was −6.9% on Aug 8 and the biggest rise +5.3% on Aug 9. Adjusted for inflation, it lost 4.6%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Nasdaq Composite in 2011?
Highest: 2,873.54 on April 29, 2011. Lowest: 2,335.83 on October 3, 2011. It closed higher on 138 of 252 trading days.
What happened to the Nasdaq Composite on August 8, 2011?
On the first trading day after the S&P downgrade, the major US stock indexes fall 5% to 7%. The Nasdaq Composite fell 6.9% that day, and was −2.3% 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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