Russell 2000 in 2019
The Russell 2000 rose 23.7% in 2019, from 1,348.56 at the end of 2018 to 1,668.47. Its highest close was 1,678.01 on Dec 24, and its lowest 1,330.83 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −3.6% on Mar 22 and the biggest rise +3.8% on Jan 4. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 21.0%.
Russell 2000, daily closes 2019
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2019
What happened, and how the Russell 2000 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Friday, January 4 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +3.8%.
- 2
Friday, March 22 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −3.6%.
- 3
Monday, August 5Yuan falls past 7 per dollar for the first time since 2008; US Treasury designates China a currency manipulator. SourceRussell 2000: −3.0% that day · −4.0% a month later
- 4
Wednesday, August 1410-year Treasury yield falls below the 2-year yield for the first time since 2007; Dow falls about 800 points. SourceRussell 2000: −2.9% that day · +4.3% a month later
Biggest days of 2019
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4 | +3.8% | Mar 22 | −3.6% |
| Jun 4 | +2.6% | May 13 | −3.2% |
| Sep 11 | +2.2% | Aug 23 | −3.1% |
| Aug 16 | +2.2% | Aug 5 | −3.0% |
| Aug 8 | +2.1% | Aug 14 | −2.9% |
Volatility: 16.0% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1,499.42 | +11.2% |
| Feb | 1,575.55 | +5.1% |
| Mar | 1,539.74 | −2.3% |
| Apr | 1,591.21 | +3.3% |
| May | 1,465.49 | −7.9% |
| Jun | 1,566.57 | +6.9% |
| Jul | 1,574.61 | +0.5% |
| Aug | 1,494.84 | −5.1% |
| Sep | 1,523.37 | +1.9% |
| Oct | 1,562.45 | +2.6% |
| Nov | 1,624.50 | +4.0% |
| Dec | 1,668.47 | +2.7% |
Other Markets in 2019
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Russell 2000 | +23.7% | 1,668.47 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2019 | +22.3% | 28,538.44 |
| S&P 500 in 2019 | +28.9% | 3,230.78 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2019 | +35.2% | 8,972.60 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2019 | +18.2% | 23,656.62 |
| Gold in 2019 | +18.9% | $1,519.50 |
| Silver in 2019 | +15.5% | $17.83 |
| WTI crude oil in 2019 | +34.5% | $61.06 |
| Brent crude oil in 2019 | +22.7% | $66.00 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2019 | −0.77 pp | 1.92% |
Russell 2000 in 2019: FAQ
How much did the Russell 2000 rise in 2019?
The Russell 2000 rose 23.7% in 2019, from 1,348.56 at the end of 2018 to 1,668.47. Its highest close was 1,678.01 on Dec 24, and its lowest 1,330.83 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −3.6% on Mar 22 and the biggest rise +3.8% on Jan 4. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 21.0%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Russell 2000 in 2019?
Highest: 1,678.01 on December 24, 2019. Lowest: 1,330.83 on January 3, 2019. It closed higher on 140 of 252 trading days.
What happened to the Russell 2000 on August 5, 2019?
Yuan falls past 7 per dollar for the first time since 2008; US Treasury designates China a currency manipulator. The Russell 2000 fell 3.0% that day, and was −4.0% 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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