Nasdaq in 2016
The Nasdaq Composite rose 7.8% in 2016, from 5,047.04 at the end of 2015 to 5,440.17. Its highest close was 5,497.44 on Dec 28 — a record that stood until January 6, 2017, and its lowest 4,218.81 on Feb 11. The biggest one-day fall was −4.5% on Feb 8 and the biggest rise +3.2% on Jun 30. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 5.6%.
Nasdaq, daily closes 2016
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2016
What happened, and how the Nasdaq moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Monday, February 8 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −4.5%.
- 2
Thursday, June 23UK votes 51.9% to 48.1% to leave the EU; sterling falls to its lowest level since 1985 as results come in. SourceNasdaq: +0.5% that day · +4.8% a month later
- 3
Thursday, June 30 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +3.2%.
- 4
Monday, August 8 From the dataNasdaq sets the first of 19 record closing highs this year, at 5,223.54.
- 5
Tuesday, November 8Donald Trump wins the US presidential election. SourceNasdaq: +0.5% that day · +3.8% a month later
- 6
Wednesday, December 28 From the dataLast record close of the year: 5,497.44.
Biggest days of 2016
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 | +3.2% | Feb 8 | −4.5% |
| Nov 10 | +2.7% | Jan 14 | −3.4% |
| Mar 30 | +2.5% | Jun 24 | −3.2% |
| Feb 25 | +2.3% | Jan 20 | −3.1% |
| Feb 10 | +2.2% | Jan 4 | −3.0% |
Volatility: 16.1% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4,512.09 | −10.6% |
| Feb | 4,585.30 | +1.6% |
| Mar | 4,869.57 | +6.2% |
| Apr | 4,805.79 | −1.3% |
| May | 4,938.48 | +2.8% |
| Jun | 4,793.75 | −2.9% |
| Jul | 5,162.15 | +7.7% |
| Aug | 5,216.42 | +1.1% |
| Sep | 5,288.87 | +1.4% |
| Oct | 5,205.09 | −1.6% |
| Nov | 5,391.35 | +3.6% |
| Dec | 5,440.17 | +0.9% |
Other Markets in 2016
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Nasdaq | +7.8% | 5,440.17 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2016 | +13.4% | 19,762.60 |
| S&P 500 in 2016 | +9.5% | 2,238.83 |
| Russell 2000 in 2016 | +19.5% | 1,357.13 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2016 | +0.4% | 19,114.37 |
| Gold in 2016 | +8.5% | $1,150.90 |
| Silver in 2016 | +14.9% | $15.90 |
| WTI crude oil in 2016 | +45.0% | $53.72 |
| Brent crude oil in 2016 | +50.6% | $56.13 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2016 | +0.18 pp | 2.45% |
Nasdaq in 2016: FAQ
How much did the Nasdaq Composite rise in 2016?
The Nasdaq Composite rose 7.8% in 2016, from 5,047.04 at the end of 2015 to 5,440.17. Its highest close was 5,497.44 on Dec 28 — a record that stood until January 6, 2017, and its lowest 4,218.81 on Feb 11. The biggest one-day fall was −4.5% on Feb 8 and the biggest rise +3.2% on Jun 30. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 5.6%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Nasdaq Composite in 2016?
Highest: 5,497.44 on December 28, 2016. Lowest: 4,218.81 on February 11, 2016. It closed higher on 138 of 252 trading days.
What happened to the Nasdaq Composite on June 23, 2016?
UK votes 51.9% to 48.1% to leave the EU; sterling falls to its lowest level since 1985 as results come in. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.5% that day, and was +4.8% a month later.
Did the Nasdaq Composite reach a record high in 2016?
Yes — 19 record closing highs, the last at 5,497.44 on December 28, 2016.
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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