S&P 500 in 1993
The S&P 500 rose 7.1% in 1993, from 435.71 at the end of 1992 to 466.45. Its highest close was 470.94 on Dec 28 — a record that stood until January 10, 1994, and its lowest 429.05 on Jan 8. The biggest one-day fall was −2.4% on Feb 16 and the biggest rise +1.9% on Mar 8. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 4.2%.
S&P 500, daily closes 1993
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 1993
What happened, and how the S&P 500 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Friday, January 22State Street launches the SPDR S&P 500 Trust (SPY), an exchange-traded fund tracking the S&P 500. SourceS&P 500: +0.1% that day · −0.1% a month later
- 2
Monday, February 1 From the dataS&P 500 sets the first of 16 record closing highs this year, at 442.52.
- 3
Tuesday, February 16 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −2.4%.
- 4
Monday, March 8 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +1.9%.
- 5
Wednesday, December 8President Clinton signs the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. SourceS&P 500: −0.1% that day · +0.1% a month later
- 6
Tuesday, December 28 From the dataLast record close of the year: 470.94.
Biggest days of 1993
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8 | +1.9% | Feb 16 | −2.4% |
| May 19 | +1.6% | Apr 2 | −2.0% |
| Apr 12 | +1.5% | May 13 | −1.3% |
| Feb 24 | +1.4% | Nov 4 | −1.2% |
| Mar 2 | +1.3% | Nov 3 | −1.2% |
Volatility: 8.6% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 438.78 | +0.7% |
| Feb | 443.38 | +1.0% |
| Mar | 451.67 | +1.9% |
| Apr | 440.19 | −2.5% |
| May | 450.19 | +2.3% |
| Jun | 450.53 | +0.1% |
| Jul | 448.13 | −0.5% |
| Aug | 463.56 | +3.4% |
| Sep | 458.93 | −1.0% |
| Oct | 467.83 | +1.9% |
| Nov | 461.79 | −1.3% |
| Dec | 466.45 | +1.0% |
Other Markets in 1993
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | +7.1% | 466.45 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1993 | +13.7% | 3,754.09 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 1993 | +14.7% | 776.80 |
| Russell 2000 in 1993 | +17.0% | 258.59 |
| Nikkei 225 in 1993 | +2.9% | 17,417.00 |
| Gold in 1993 | +17.7% | $391.75 |
| Silver in 1993 | +39.4% | $5.12 |
| WTI crude oil in 1993 | −27.2% | $14.19 |
| Brent crude oil in 1993 | −26.2% | $13.18 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 1993 | −0.87 pp | 5.83% |
S&P 500 in 1993: FAQ
How much did the S&P 500 rise in 1993?
The S&P 500 rose 7.1% in 1993, from 435.71 at the end of 1992 to 466.45. Its highest close was 470.94 on Dec 28 — a record that stood until January 10, 1994, and its lowest 429.05 on Jan 8. The biggest one-day fall was −2.4% on Feb 16 and the biggest rise +1.9% on Mar 8. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 4.2%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the S&P 500 in 1993?
Highest: 470.94 on December 28, 1993. Lowest: 429.05 on January 8, 1993. It closed higher on 130 of 253 trading days.
What happened to the S&P 500 on January 22, 1993?
State Street launches the SPDR S&P 500 Trust (SPY), an exchange-traded fund tracking the S&P 500. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% that day, and was −0.1% a month later.
Did the S&P 500 reach a record high in 1993?
Yes — 16 record closing highs, the last at 470.94 on December 28, 1993.
Data: Daily closes since 1950 (price index, excluding dividends). 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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