Russell 2000 in 2004
The Russell 2000 rose 17.0% in 2004, from 556.91 at the end of 2003 to 651.57. Its highest close was 654.57 on Dec 28 — a record that stood until July 8, 2005, and its lowest 517.10 on Aug 12. The biggest one-day fall was −2.8% on Jul 21 and the biggest rise +2.6% on Feb 6. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 13.3%.
Russell 2000, daily closes 2004
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2004
What happened, and how the Russell 2000 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Friday, February 6 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +2.6%.
- 2
Monday, April 5 From the dataRussell 2000 sets the first of 14 record closing highs this year, at 606.39. Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 606.05 (March 9, 2000).
- 3
Wednesday, July 21 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −2.8%.
- 4
Thursday, August 19Google goes public at $85 per share. SourceRussell 2000: −0.8% that day · +5.8% a month later
- 5
Tuesday, December 28 From the dataLast record close of the year: 654.57.
Biggest days of 2004
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6 | +2.6% | Jul 21 | −2.8% |
| Mar 25 | +2.5% | Mar 15 | −2.7% |
| Mar 12 | +2.5% | Feb 4 | −2.6% |
| May 25 | +2.5% | May 7 | −2.6% |
| Aug 10 | +2.2% | Aug 6 | −2.4% |
Volatility: 17.9% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 580.76 | +4.3% |
| Feb | 585.56 | +0.8% |
| Mar | 590.31 | +0.8% |
| Apr | 559.80 | −5.2% |
| May | 568.28 | +1.5% |
| Jun | 591.52 | +4.1% |
| Jul | 551.29 | −6.8% |
| Aug | 547.93 | −0.6% |
| Sep | 572.94 | +4.6% |
| Oct | 583.79 | +1.9% |
| Nov | 633.77 | +8.6% |
| Dec | 651.57 | +2.8% |
Other Markets in 2004
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Russell 2000 | +17.0% | 651.57 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2004 | +3.1% | 10,783.01 |
| S&P 500 in 2004 | +9.0% | 1,211.92 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2004 | +8.6% | 2,175.44 |
| 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% |
Russell 2000 in 2004: FAQ
How much did the Russell 2000 rise in 2004?
The Russell 2000 rose 17.0% in 2004, from 556.91 at the end of 2003 to 651.57. Its highest close was 654.57 on Dec 28 — a record that stood until July 8, 2005, and its lowest 517.10 on Aug 12. The biggest one-day fall was −2.8% on Jul 21 and the biggest rise +2.6% on Feb 6. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 13.3%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Russell 2000 in 2004?
Highest: 654.57 on December 28, 2004. Lowest: 517.10 on August 12, 2004. It closed higher on 136 of 252 trading days.
What happened to the Russell 2000 on August 19, 2004?
Google goes public at $85 per share. The Russell 2000 fell 0.8% that day, and was +5.8% a month later.
Did the Russell 2000 reach a record high in 2004?
Yes — 14 record closing highs, the last at 654.57 on December 28, 2004.
Data: Daily closes since Sep 1987. 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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