Nasdaq in 2025
The Nasdaq Composite rose 20.4% in 2025, from 19,311 at the end of 2024 to 23,242. Its highest close was 23,958 on Oct 29 — a record that stood until April 15, 2026, and its lowest 15,268 on Apr 8. The biggest one-day fall was −6.0% on Apr 3 and the biggest rise +12.2% on Apr 9. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 17.2%.
Nasdaq, daily closes 2025
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2025
What happened, and how the Nasdaq moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Wednesday, April 2President Trump announces broad "Liberation Day" tariffs on US imports. SourceNasdaq: +0.9% that day · +1.5% a month later
- 2
Thursday, April 3 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −6.0%.
- 3
Friday, April 4 From the dataEnters a bear market: 20% below its peak of 20,174 (December 16, 2024).
- 4
Tuesday, April 8 From the dataBear market low: 15,268, 24.3% below the peak.
- 5
Wednesday, April 9Trump pauses tariffs above 10% for 90 days for most countries; the S&P 500 posts its largest gain since 2008. SourceNasdaq: +12.2% that day · +17.4% a month later
- 6
Friday, June 27 From the dataNasdaq sets the first of 36 record closing highs this year, at 20,273. Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 20,174 (December 16, 2024).
- 7
Wednesday, October 29 From the dataLast record close of the year: 23,958.
Biggest days of 2025
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9 | +12.2% | Apr 3 | −6.0% |
| May 12 | +4.3% | Apr 4 | −5.8% |
| Apr 24 | +2.7% | Apr 10 | −4.3% |
| Apr 22 | +2.7% | Mar 10 | −4.0% |
| Nov 24 | +2.7% | Oct 10 | −3.6% |
Volatility: 24.4% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19,627 | +1.6% |
| Feb | 18,847 | −4.0% |
| Mar | 17,299 | −8.2% |
| Apr | 17,446 | +0.9% |
| May | 19,114 | +9.6% |
| Jun | 20,370 | +6.6% |
| Jul | 21,122 | +3.7% |
| Aug | 21,456 | +1.6% |
| Sep | 22,660 | +5.6% |
| Oct | 23,725 | +4.7% |
| Nov | 23,366 | −1.5% |
| Dec | 23,242 | −0.5% |
Other Markets in 2025
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Nasdaq | +20.4% | 23,242 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2025 | +13.0% | 48,063.29 |
| S&P 500 in 2025 | +16.4% | 6,845.50 |
| Russell 2000 in 2025 | +11.3% | 2,481.91 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2025 | +26.2% | 50,339.48 |
| Gold in 2025 | +64.4% | $4,341.10 |
| Silver in 2025 | +142.3% | $70.13 |
| WTI crude oil in 2025 | −19.9% | $57.42 |
| Brent crude oil in 2025 | −18.5% | $60.85 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2025 | −0.41 pp | 4.16% |
Nasdaq in 2025: FAQ
How much did the Nasdaq Composite rise in 2025?
The Nasdaq Composite rose 20.4% in 2025, from 19,311 at the end of 2024 to 23,242. Its highest close was 23,958 on Oct 29 — a record that stood until April 15, 2026, and its lowest 15,268 on Apr 8. The biggest one-day fall was −6.0% on Apr 3 and the biggest rise +12.2% on Apr 9. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 17.2%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Nasdaq Composite in 2025?
Highest: 23,958 on October 29, 2025. Lowest: 15,268 on April 8, 2025. It closed higher on 145 of 250 trading days.
What happened to the Nasdaq Composite on April 9, 2025?
Trump pauses tariffs above 10% for 90 days for most countries; the S&P 500 posts its largest gain since 2008. The Nasdaq Composite rose 12.2% that day, and was +17.4% a month later.
Did the Nasdaq Composite reach a record high in 2025?
Yes — 36 record closing highs, the last at 23,958 on October 29, 2025.
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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