Nasdaq in 2017
The Nasdaq Composite rose 26.9% in 2017, from 5,440.17 at the end of 2016 to 6,903.39. Its highest close was 6,994.76 on Dec 18 — a record that stood until January 2, 2018, and its lowest 5,425.62 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −2.5% on Jun 27 and the biggest rise +2.2% on Oct 27. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 24.3%.
Nasdaq, daily closes 2017
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2017
What happened, and how the Nasdaq moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Friday, January 6 From the dataNasdaq sets the first of 72 record closing highs this year, at 5,499.08.
- 2
Tuesday, April 25 From the dataNasdaq closes above 6,000 for the first time (6,004.16).
- 3
Tuesday, June 27 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −2.5%.
- 4
Friday, October 27 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +2.2%.
- 5
Monday, December 18 From the dataLast record close of the year: 6,994.76.
- 6
Friday, December 22President Trump signs the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, cutting the corporate tax rate to 21%. SourceNasdaq: −0.1% that day · +6.5% a month later
Biggest days of 2017
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 | +2.2% | Jun 27 | −2.5% |
| Jun 28 | +1.4% | Mar 22 | −2.2% |
| Jun 19 | +1.4% | Aug 10 | −2.1% |
| Aug 22 | +1.4% | Aug 17 | −1.9% |
| Aug 14 | +1.3% | May 18 | −1.8% |
Volatility: 9.8% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5,592.87 | +2.8% |
| Feb | 5,852.79 | +4.6% |
| Mar | 5,905.63 | +0.9% |
| Apr | 6,072.87 | +2.8% |
| May | 6,198.52 | +2.1% |
| Jun | 6,140.42 | −0.9% |
| Jul | 6,348.12 | +3.4% |
| Aug | 6,428.66 | +1.3% |
| Sep | 6,495.96 | +1.0% |
| Oct | 6,727.67 | +3.6% |
| Nov | 6,873.97 | +2.2% |
| Dec | 6,903.39 | +0.4% |
Other Markets in 2017
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Nasdaq | +26.9% | 6,903.39 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2017 | +25.1% | 24,719.22 |
| S&P 500 in 2017 | +19.4% | 2,673.61 |
| Russell 2000 in 2017 | +13.1% | 1,535.51 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2017 | +19.1% | 22,764.94 |
| Gold in 2017 | +13.5% | $1,306.30 |
| Silver in 2017 | +6.4% | $16.92 |
| WTI crude oil in 2017 | +12.5% | $60.42 |
| Brent crude oil in 2017 | +18.7% | $66.60 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2017 | −0.05 pp | 2.41% |
Nasdaq in 2017: FAQ
How much did the Nasdaq Composite rise in 2017?
The Nasdaq Composite rose 26.9% in 2017, from 5,440.17 at the end of 2016 to 6,903.39. Its highest close was 6,994.76 on Dec 18 — a record that stood until January 2, 2018, and its lowest 5,425.62 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −2.5% on Jun 27 and the biggest rise +2.2% on Oct 27. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 24.3%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Nasdaq Composite in 2017?
Highest: 6,994.76 on December 18, 2017. Lowest: 5,425.62 on January 3, 2017. It closed higher on 154 of 251 trading days.
What happened to the Nasdaq Composite on December 22, 2017?
President Trump signs the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, cutting the corporate tax rate to 21%. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.1% that day, and was +6.5% a month later.
Did the Nasdaq Composite reach a record high in 2017?
Yes — 72 record closing highs, the last at 6,994.76 on December 18, 2017.
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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