Russell 2000 in 2009
The Russell 2000 rose 25.2% in 2009, from 499.45 at the end of 2008 to 625.39. Its highest close was 634.07 on Dec 24, and its lowest 343.26 on Mar 9. The biggest one-day fall was −7.0% on Jan 20 and the biggest rise +8.4% on Mar 23. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 21.9%.
Russell 2000, daily closes 2009
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2009
What happened, and how the Russell 2000 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Tuesday, January 20 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −7.0%.
- 2
Tuesday, February 17President Obama signs the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. SourceRussell 2000: −4.3% that day · −10.0% a month later
- 3
Friday, February 20 From the dataEnters a bear market: 20% below its peak of 514.71 (January 6, 2009).
- 4
Monday, March 9 From the dataBear market low: 343.26, 33.3% below the peak.
- 5
Monday, March 23 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +8.4%.
- 6
Thursday, May 7Fed releases results of stress tests on the 19 largest US banks. SourceRussell 2000: −2.4% that day · +5.0% a month later
- 7
Monday, June 1General Motors files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. SourceRussell 2000: +3.9% that day · +1.8% a month later
- 8
Monday, June 1 From the dataBack above its pre-bear-market peak of 514.71 (January 6, 2009).
- 9
Friday, July 24 From the dataBack above its pre-bear-market peak of 545.97 (November 4, 2008).
Biggest days of 2009
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23 | +8.4% | Jan 20 | −7.0% |
| Mar 10 | +7.1% | Mar 5 | −5.9% |
| Mar 12 | +6.5% | Apr 20 | −5.6% |
| Apr 9 | +5.9% | Mar 2 | −5.5% |
| Jan 21 | +5.3% | Feb 10 | −4.7% |
Volatility: 36.3% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 443.53 | −11.2% |
| Feb | 389.02 | −12.3% |
| Mar | 422.75 | +8.7% |
| Apr | 487.56 | +15.3% |
| May | 501.58 | +2.9% |
| Jun | 508.28 | +1.3% |
| Jul | 556.71 | +9.5% |
| Aug | 572.07 | +2.8% |
| Sep | 604.28 | +5.6% |
| Oct | 562.77 | −6.9% |
| Nov | 579.73 | +3.0% |
| Dec | 625.39 | +7.9% |
Other Markets in 2009
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Russell 2000 | +25.2% | 625.39 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2009 | +18.8% | 10,428.05 |
| S&P 500 in 2009 | +23.5% | 1,115.10 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2009 | +43.9% | 2,269.15 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2009 | +19.0% | 10,546.44 |
| Gold in 2009 | +25.0% | $1,087.50 |
| Silver in 2009 | +57.5% | $16.99 |
| WTI crude oil in 2009 | +78.0% | $79.39 |
| Brent crude oil in 2009 | +117.5% | $77.91 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2009 | +1.60 pp | 3.85% |
Russell 2000 in 2009: FAQ
How much did the Russell 2000 rise in 2009?
The Russell 2000 rose 25.2% in 2009, from 499.45 at the end of 2008 to 625.39. Its highest close was 634.07 on Dec 24, and its lowest 343.26 on Mar 9. The biggest one-day fall was −7.0% on Jan 20 and the biggest rise +8.4% on Mar 23. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 21.9%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Russell 2000 in 2009?
Highest: 634.07 on December 24, 2009. Lowest: 343.26 on March 9, 2009. It closed higher on 128 of 252 trading days.
What happened to the Russell 2000 on February 17, 2009?
President Obama signs the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The Russell 2000 fell 4.3% that day, and was −10.0% a month later.
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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