Russell 2000 in 2023
The Russell 2000 rose 15.1% in 2023, from 1,761.25 at the end of 2022 to 2,027.07. Its highest close was 2,066.21 on Dec 27, and its lowest 1,636.94 on Oct 27. The biggest one-day fall was −3.0% on Feb 21 and the biggest rise +5.4% on Nov 14. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 11.4%.
Russell 2000, daily closes 2023
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2023
What happened, and how the Russell 2000 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Tuesday, February 21 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −3.0%.
- 2
Friday, March 10Silicon Valley Bank fails after a bank run and is placed under FDIC receivership. SourceRussell 2000: −3.0% that day · −3.0% a month later
- 3
Sunday, March 19UBS agrees to take over Credit Suisse in a deal brokered by the Swiss government. SourceRussell 2000: +1.1% next trading day (Mar 20) · +4.0% a month later
- 4
Monday, May 1First Republic Bank is closed by regulators and its assets sold to JPMorgan Chase. SourceRussell 2000: 0.0% that day · −0.1% a month later
- 5
Saturday, October 7Hamas launches attacks on Israel, starting the Gaza war. SourceRussell 2000: +0.6% next trading day (Oct 9) · −0.4% a month later
- 6
Tuesday, November 14 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +5.4%.
Biggest days of 2023
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14 | +5.4% | Feb 21 | −3.0% |
| Jun 2 | +3.6% | Mar 10 | −3.0% |
| Dec 13 | +3.5% | Mar 22 | −2.8% |
| Dec 1 | +3.0% | Mar 9 | −2.8% |
| Dec 14 | +2.7% | Mar 17 | −2.6% |
Volatility: 20.1% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1,931.94 | +9.7% |
| Feb | 1,896.99 | −1.8% |
| Mar | 1,802.48 | −5.0% |
| Apr | 1,768.99 | −1.9% |
| May | 1,749.65 | −1.1% |
| Jun | 1,888.73 | +7.9% |
| Jul | 2,003.18 | +6.1% |
| Aug | 1,899.68 | −5.2% |
| Sep | 1,785.10 | −6.0% |
| Oct | 1,662.28 | −6.9% |
| Nov | 1,809.02 | +8.8% |
| Dec | 2,027.07 | +12.1% |
Other Markets in 2023
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Russell 2000 | +15.1% | 2,027.07 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2023 | +13.7% | 37,689.54 |
| S&P 500 in 2023 | +24.2% | 4,769.83 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2023 | +43.4% | 15,011.35 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2023 | +28.2% | 33,464.17 |
| Gold in 2023 | +13.4% | $2,071.80 |
| Silver in 2023 | 0.0% | $23.85 |
| WTI crude oil in 2023 | −10.7% | $71.65 |
| Brent crude oil in 2023 | −10.3% | $77.04 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2023 | −0.01 pp | 3.87% |
Russell 2000 in 2023: FAQ
How much did the Russell 2000 rise in 2023?
The Russell 2000 rose 15.1% in 2023, from 1,761.25 at the end of 2022 to 2,027.07. Its highest close was 2,066.21 on Dec 27, and its lowest 1,636.94 on Oct 27. The biggest one-day fall was −3.0% on Feb 21 and the biggest rise +5.4% on Nov 14. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 11.4%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Russell 2000 in 2023?
Highest: 2,066.21 on December 27, 2023. Lowest: 1,636.94 on October 27, 2023. It closed higher on 131 of 250 trading days.
What happened to the Russell 2000 on March 10, 2023?
Silicon Valley Bank fails after a bank run and is placed under FDIC receivership. The Russell 2000 fell 3.0% that day, and was −3.0% 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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