Russell 2000 in 2022
The Russell 2000 fell 21.6% in 2022, from 2,245.31 at the end of 2021 to 1,761.25. Its highest close was 2,272.56 on Jan 3, and its lowest 1,649.84 on Jun 16. The biggest one-day fall was −4.8% on Jun 13 and the biggest rise +6.1% on Nov 10. Adjusted for inflation, it lost 26.3%.
Russell 2000, daily closes 2022
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2022
What happened, and how the Russell 2000 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Thursday, January 27 From the dataEnters a bear market: 20% below its peak of 2,442.74 (November 8, 2021).
- 2
Thursday, February 24Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine; Russia's RTS index falls 39%. SourceRussell 2000: +2.7% that day · +6.8% a month later
- 3
Monday, June 13 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −4.8%.
- 4
Thursday, June 16 From the dataBear market low: 1,649.84, 32.5% below the peak.
- 5
Thursday, November 10 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +6.1%.
Biggest days of 2022
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10 | +6.1% | Jun 13 | −4.8% |
| Oct 4 | +3.9% | Jun 16 | −4.7% |
| Jul 19 | +3.5% | May 9 | −4.2% |
| May 17 | +3.2% | May 5 | −4.0% |
| Sep 28 | +3.2% | Sep 13 | −3.9% |
Volatility: 28.1% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2,028.45 | −9.7% |
| Feb | 2,048.09 | +1.0% |
| Mar | 2,070.13 | +1.1% |
| Apr | 1,864.10 | −10.0% |
| May | 1,864.04 | 0.0% |
| Jun | 1,707.99 | −8.4% |
| Jul | 1,885.23 | +10.4% |
| Aug | 1,844.12 | −2.2% |
| Sep | 1,664.72 | −9.7% |
| Oct | 1,846.86 | +10.9% |
| Nov | 1,886.58 | +2.2% |
| Dec | 1,761.25 | −6.6% |
Other Markets in 2022
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Russell 2000 | −21.6% | 1,761.25 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2022 | −8.8% | 33,147.25 |
| S&P 500 in 2022 | −19.4% | 3,839.50 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2022 | −33.1% | 10,466.48 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2022 | −9.4% | 26,094.50 |
| Gold in 2022 | −0.1% | $1,826.20 |
| Silver in 2022 | +2.3% | $23.86 |
| WTI crude oil in 2022 | +6.7% | $80.26 |
| Brent crude oil in 2022 | +10.5% | $85.91 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2022 | +2.37 pp | 3.88% |
Russell 2000 in 2022: FAQ
How much did the Russell 2000 fall in 2022?
The Russell 2000 fell 21.6% in 2022, from 2,245.31 at the end of 2021 to 1,761.25. Its highest close was 2,272.56 on Jan 3, and its lowest 1,649.84 on Jun 16. The biggest one-day fall was −4.8% on Jun 13 and the biggest rise +6.1% on Nov 10. Adjusted for inflation, it lost 26.3%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Russell 2000 in 2022?
Highest: 2,272.56 on January 3, 2022. Lowest: 1,649.84 on June 16, 2022. It closed higher on 119 of 251 trading days.
What happened to the Russell 2000 on February 24, 2022?
Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine; Russia's RTS index falls 39%. The Russell 2000 rose 2.7% that day, and was +6.8% 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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