Russell 2000 in 2006
The Russell 2000 rose 17.0% in 2006, from 673.22 at the end of 2005 to 787.66. Its highest close was 797.73 on Dec 27 — a record that stood until January 30, 2007, and its lowest 671.94 on Jul 21. The biggest one-day fall was −3.2% on Jun 5 and the biggest rise +3.8% on Jun 29. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 14.1%.
Russell 2000, daily closes 2006
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2006
What happened, and how the Russell 2000 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Thursday, January 5 From the dataRussell 2000 sets the first of 33 record closing highs this year, at 691.77.
- 2
Monday, January 9 From the dataRussell 2000 closes above 700 for the first time (706.24).
- 3
Monday, June 5 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −3.2%.
- 4
Thursday, June 29 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +3.8%.
- 5
Wednesday, December 27 From the dataLast record close of the year: 797.73.
Biggest days of 2006
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29 | +3.8% | Jun 5 | −3.2% |
| Jun 15 | +3.5% | Jul 20 | −2.7% |
| Jul 19 | +3.0% | Jun 12 | −2.6% |
| Jul 24 | +2.8% | Nov 27 | −2.5% |
| Apr 18 | +2.7% | May 30 | −2.5% |
Volatility: 17.4% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 733.20 | +8.9% |
| Feb | 730.64 | −0.3% |
| Mar | 765.14 | +4.7% |
| Apr | 764.54 | −0.1% |
| May | 721.01 | −5.7% |
| Jun | 724.67 | +0.5% |
| Jul | 700.56 | −3.3% |
| Aug | 720.53 | +2.9% |
| Sep | 725.59 | +0.7% |
| Oct | 766.84 | +5.7% |
| Nov | 786.12 | +2.5% |
| Dec | 787.66 | +0.2% |
Other Markets in 2006
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Russell 2000 | +17.0% | 787.66 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2006 | +16.3% | 12,463.15 |
| S&P 500 in 2006 | +13.6% | 1,418.30 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2006 | +9.5% | 2,415.29 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2006 | +6.9% | 17,225.83 |
| Gold in 2006 | +23.2% | $632.00 |
| Silver in 2006 | +46.1% | $12.90 |
| WTI crude oil in 2006 | −0.3% | $60.85 |
| Brent crude oil in 2006 | +1.1% | $58.96 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2006 | +0.32 pp | 4.71% |
Russell 2000 in 2006: FAQ
How much did the Russell 2000 rise in 2006?
The Russell 2000 rose 17.0% in 2006, from 673.22 at the end of 2005 to 787.66. Its highest close was 797.73 on Dec 27 — a record that stood until January 30, 2007, and its lowest 671.94 on Jul 21. The biggest one-day fall was −3.2% on Jun 5 and the biggest rise +3.8% on Jun 29. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 14.1%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Russell 2000 in 2006?
Highest: 797.73 on December 27, 2006. Lowest: 671.94 on July 21, 2006. It closed higher on 134 of 251 trading days.
Did the Russell 2000 reach a record high in 2006?
Yes — 33 record closing highs, the last at 797.73 on December 27, 2006.
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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