Russell 2000 in 2016
The Russell 2000 rose 19.5% in 2016, from 1,135.89 at the end of 2015 to 1,357.13. Its highest close was 1,388.07 on Dec 9 — a record that stood until February 10, 2017, and its lowest 953.71 on Feb 11. The biggest one-day fall was −3.8% on Jun 24 and the biggest rise +3.2% on Jan 29. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 17.0%.
Russell 2000, daily closes 2016
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2016
What happened, and how the Russell 2000 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Wednesday, January 13 From the dataEnters a bear market: 20% below its peak of 1,295.80 (June 23, 2015).
- 2
Friday, January 29 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +3.2%.
- 3
Thursday, February 11 From the dataBear market low: 953.71, 26.4% below the peak.
- 4
Thursday, June 23UK votes 51.9% to 48.1% to leave the EU; sterling falls to its lowest level since 1985 as results come in. SourceRussell 2000: +2.0% that day · +5.6% a month later
- 5
Friday, June 24 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −3.8%.
- 6
Tuesday, November 8Donald Trump wins the US presidential election. SourceRussell 2000: +0.2% that day · +14.4% a month later
- 7
Monday, November 14 From the dataRussell 2000 sets the first of 13 record closing highs this year, at 1,298.60. Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 1,295.80 (June 23, 2015).
- 8
Friday, December 9 From the dataLast record close of the year: 1,388.07.
Biggest days of 2016
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29 | +3.2% | Jun 24 | −3.8% |
| Nov 9 | +3.1% | Jun 27 | −3.4% |
| Mar 29 | +2.7% | Jan 13 | −3.3% |
| Nov 7 | +2.5% | Sep 9 | −3.1% |
| Nov 11 | +2.5% | Feb 5 | −2.9% |
Volatility: 18.4% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1,035.38 | −8.8% |
| Feb | 1,033.90 | −0.1% |
| Mar | 1,114.03 | +7.8% |
| Apr | 1,130.85 | +1.5% |
| May | 1,154.79 | +2.1% |
| Jun | 1,151.93 | −0.2% |
| Jul | 1,219.94 | +5.9% |
| Aug | 1,239.91 | +1.6% |
| Sep | 1,251.65 | +0.9% |
| Oct | 1,191.39 | −4.8% |
| Nov | 1,322.34 | +11.0% |
| Dec | 1,357.13 | +2.6% |
Other Markets in 2016
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Russell 2000 | +19.5% | 1,357.13 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2016 | +13.4% | 19,762.60 |
| S&P 500 in 2016 | +9.5% | 2,238.83 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2016 | +7.8% | 5,440.17 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2016 | +0.4% | 19,114.37 |
| Gold in 2016 | +8.5% | $1,150.90 |
| Silver in 2016 | +14.9% | $15.90 |
| WTI crude oil in 2016 | +45.0% | $53.72 |
| Brent crude oil in 2016 | +50.6% | $56.13 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2016 | +0.18 pp | 2.45% |
Russell 2000 in 2016: FAQ
How much did the Russell 2000 rise in 2016?
The Russell 2000 rose 19.5% in 2016, from 1,135.89 at the end of 2015 to 1,357.13. Its highest close was 1,388.07 on Dec 9 — a record that stood until February 10, 2017, and its lowest 953.71 on Feb 11. The biggest one-day fall was −3.8% on Jun 24 and the biggest rise +3.2% on Jan 29. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 17.0%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Russell 2000 in 2016?
Highest: 1,388.07 on December 9, 2016. Lowest: 953.71 on February 11, 2016. It closed higher on 139 of 252 trading days.
What happened to the Russell 2000 on June 23, 2016?
UK votes 51.9% to 48.1% to leave the EU; sterling falls to its lowest level since 1985 as results come in. The Russell 2000 rose 2.0% that day, and was +5.6% a month later.
Did the Russell 2000 reach a record high in 2016?
Yes — 13 record closing highs, the last at 1,388.07 on December 9, 2016.
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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