Russell 2000 in 2005
The Russell 2000 rose 3.3% in 2005, from 651.57 at the end of 2004 to 673.22. Its highest close was 690.57 on Dec 2 — a record that stood until January 5, 2006, and its lowest 575.02 on Apr 28. The biggest one-day fall was −2.8% on Oct 5 and the biggest rise +2.4% on Apr 21. Adjusted for inflation, it lost 0.1%.
Russell 2000, daily closes 2005
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2005
What happened, and how the Russell 2000 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Thursday, April 21 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +2.4%.
- 2
Friday, July 8 From the dataRussell 2000 sets the first of 8 record closing highs this year, at 662.14.
- 3
Wednesday, October 5 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −2.8%.
- 4
Friday, December 2 From the dataLast record close of the year: 690.57.
Biggest days of 2005
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21 | +2.4% | Oct 5 | −2.8% |
| Oct 24 | +2.2% | Oct 27 | −2.3% |
| Nov 2 | +2.2% | Apr 28 | −2.1% |
| May 18 | +2.1% | Feb 9 | −2.0% |
| Jun 28 | +2.1% | Feb 22 | −1.9% |
Volatility: 16.2% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 624.02 | −4.2% |
| Feb | 634.06 | +1.6% |
| Mar | 615.07 | −3.0% |
| Apr | 579.38 | −5.8% |
| May | 616.71 | +6.4% |
| Jun | 639.66 | +3.7% |
| Jul | 679.75 | +6.3% |
| Aug | 666.51 | −1.9% |
| Sep | 667.80 | +0.2% |
| Oct | 646.61 | −3.2% |
| Nov | 677.29 | +4.7% |
| Dec | 673.22 | −0.6% |
Other Markets in 2005
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Russell 2000 | +3.3% | 673.22 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2005 | −0.6% | 10,717.50 |
| S&P 500 in 2005 | +3.0% | 1,248.29 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2005 | +1.4% | 2,205.32 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2005 | +40.2% | 16,111.43 |
| Gold in 2005 | +17.8% | $513.00 |
| Silver in 2005 | +29.5% | $8.83 |
| WTI crude oil in 2005 | +40.8% | $61.06 |
| Brent crude oil in 2005 | +44.5% | $58.34 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2005 | +0.15 pp | 4.39% |
Russell 2000 in 2005: FAQ
How much did the Russell 2000 rise in 2005?
The Russell 2000 rose 3.3% in 2005, from 651.57 at the end of 2004 to 673.22. Its highest close was 690.57 on Dec 2 — a record that stood until January 5, 2006, and its lowest 575.02 on Apr 28. The biggest one-day fall was −2.8% on Oct 5 and the biggest rise +2.4% on Apr 21. Adjusted for inflation, it lost 0.1%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Russell 2000 in 2005?
Highest: 690.57 on December 2, 2005. Lowest: 575.02 on April 28, 2005. It closed higher on 136 of 252 trading days.
Did the Russell 2000 reach a record high in 2005?
Yes — 8 record closing highs, the last at 690.57 on December 2, 2005.
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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