Russell 2000 in 2010
The Russell 2000 rose 25.3% in 2010, from 625.39 at the end of 2009 to 783.65. Its highest close was 792.35 on Dec 27, and its lowest 586.49 on Feb 8. The biggest one-day fall was −5.1% on May 20 and the biggest rise +5.6% on May 10. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 23.5%.
Russell 2000, daily closes 2010
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2010
What happened, and how the Russell 2000 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Thursday, May 6Flash crash: the Dow plunges about 998 points intraday, mostly within minutes, before recovering much of the loss. SourceRussell 2000: −3.8% that day · −9.2% a month later
- 2
Monday, May 10 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +5.6%.
- 3
Thursday, May 20 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −5.1%.
- 4
Tuesday, July 6 From the dataEnters a bear market: 20% below its peak of 741.92 (April 23, 2010). Bear market low: 590.03, 20.5% below the peak.
- 5
Wednesday, July 21President Obama signs the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act into law. SourceRussell 2000: −1.9% that day · +0.6% a month later
- 6
Wednesday, December 1 From the dataBack above its pre-bear-market peak of 741.92 (April 23, 2010).
Biggest days of 2010
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10 | +5.6% | May 20 | −5.1% |
| May 27 | +4.3% | Jun 4 | −5.0% |
| Sep 1 | +3.8% | Aug 11 | −4.0% |
| Jul 22 | +3.7% | Jun 29 | −4.0% |
| Jul 7 | +3.7% | Jul 16 | −3.8% |
Volatility: 25.1% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 602.04 | −3.7% |
| Feb | 628.56 | +4.4% |
| Mar | 678.64 | +8.0% |
| Apr | 716.60 | +5.6% |
| May | 661.61 | −7.7% |
| Jun | 609.49 | −7.9% |
| Jul | 650.89 | +6.8% |
| Aug | 602.06 | −7.5% |
| Sep | 676.14 | +12.3% |
| Oct | 703.35 | +4.0% |
| Nov | 727.01 | +3.4% |
| Dec | 783.65 | +7.8% |
Other Markets in 2010
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Russell 2000 | +25.3% | 783.65 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2010 | +11.0% | 11,577.51 |
| S&P 500 in 2010 | +12.8% | 1,257.64 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2010 | +16.9% | 2,652.87 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2010 | −3.0% | 10,228.92 |
| Gold in 2010 | +29.2% | $1,405.50 |
| Silver in 2010 | +80.3% | $30.63 |
| WTI crude oil in 2010 | +15.1% | $91.38 |
| Brent crude oil in 2010 | +19.7% | $93.23 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2010 | −0.55 pp | 3.30% |
Russell 2000 in 2010: FAQ
How much did the Russell 2000 rise in 2010?
The Russell 2000 rose 25.3% in 2010, from 625.39 at the end of 2009 to 783.65. Its highest close was 792.35 on Dec 27, and its lowest 586.49 on Feb 8. The biggest one-day fall was −5.1% on May 20 and the biggest rise +5.6% on May 10. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 23.5%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Russell 2000 in 2010?
Highest: 792.35 on December 27, 2010. Lowest: 586.49 on February 8, 2010. It closed higher on 137 of 252 trading days.
What happened to the Russell 2000 on May 6, 2010?
Flash crash: the Dow plunges about 998 points intraday, mostly within minutes, before recovering much of the loss. The Russell 2000 fell 3.8% that day, and was −9.2% 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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