Russell 2000 in 2014
The Russell 2000 rose 3.5% in 2014, from 1,163.64 at the end of 2013 to 1,204.70. Its highest close was 1,219.11 on Dec 29 — a record that stood until February 13, 2015, and its lowest 1,049.30 on Oct 13. The biggest one-day fall was −3.2% on Feb 3 and the biggest rise +3.1% on Dec 17. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 2.8%.
Russell 2000, daily closes 2014
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2014
What happened, and how the Russell 2000 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Friday, January 10 From the dataRussell 2000 sets the first of 10 record closing highs this year, at 1,164.53.
- 2
Monday, February 3 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −3.2%.
- 3
Tuesday, March 18Russia signs a treaty annexing Crimea from Ukraine. SourceRussell 2000: +1.4% that day · −5.8% a month later
- 4
Thursday, June 5ECB cuts its deposit facility rate to -0.10%, introducing a negative policy rate. SourceRussell 2000: +2.0% that day · +6.8% a month later
- 5
Wednesday, December 17 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +3.1%.
- 6
Monday, December 29 From the dataLast record close of the year: 1,219.11.
Biggest days of 2014
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17 | +3.1% | Feb 3 | −3.2% |
| Oct 28 | +2.9% | Apr 10 | −2.8% |
| Mar 4 | +2.7% | Oct 9 | −2.7% |
| May 12 | +2.4% | Jan 24 | −2.4% |
| Jun 5 | +2.0% | Apr 4 | −2.3% |
Volatility: 16.3% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1,130.88 | −2.8% |
| Feb | 1,183.03 | +4.6% |
| Mar | 1,173.04 | −0.8% |
| Apr | 1,126.86 | −3.9% |
| May | 1,134.50 | +0.7% |
| Jun | 1,192.96 | +5.2% |
| Jul | 1,120.07 | −6.1% |
| Aug | 1,174.35 | +4.8% |
| Sep | 1,101.68 | −6.2% |
| Oct | 1,173.51 | +6.5% |
| Nov | 1,173.23 | 0.0% |
| Dec | 1,204.70 | +2.7% |
Other Markets in 2014
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Russell 2000 | +3.5% | 1,204.70 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2014 | +7.5% | 17,823.07 |
| S&P 500 in 2014 | +11.4% | 2,058.90 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2014 | +13.4% | 4,736.05 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2014 | +7.1% | 17,450.77 |
| Gold in 2014 | −1.5% | $1,184.10 |
| Silver in 2014 | −19.5% | $15.60 |
| WTI crude oil in 2014 | −45.6% | $53.45 |
| Brent crude oil in 2014 | −48.3% | $57.33 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2014 | −0.87 pp | 2.17% |
Russell 2000 in 2014: FAQ
How much did the Russell 2000 rise in 2014?
The Russell 2000 rose 3.5% in 2014, from 1,163.64 at the end of 2013 to 1,204.70. Its highest close was 1,219.11 on Dec 29 — a record that stood until February 13, 2015, and its lowest 1,049.30 on Oct 13. The biggest one-day fall was −3.2% on Feb 3 and the biggest rise +3.1% on Dec 17. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 2.8%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Russell 2000 in 2014?
Highest: 1,219.11 on December 29, 2014. Lowest: 1,049.30 on October 13, 2014. It closed higher on 138 of 252 trading days.
What happened to the Russell 2000 on June 5, 2014?
ECB cuts its deposit facility rate to -0.10%, introducing a negative policy rate. The Russell 2000 rose 2.0% that day, and was +6.8% a month later.
Did the Russell 2000 reach a record high in 2014?
Yes — 10 record closing highs, the last at 1,219.11 on December 29, 2014.
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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