S&P 500 in 2013
The S&P 500 rose 29.6% in 2013, from 1,426.19 at the end of 2012 to 1,848.36. Its highest close was 1,848.36 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 15, 2014, and its lowest 1,457.15 on Jan 8. The biggest one-day fall was −2.5% on Jun 20 and the biggest rise +2.5% on Jan 2. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 27.7%.
S&P 500, daily closes 2013
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2013
What happened, and how the S&P 500 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Wednesday, January 2 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +2.5%.
- 2
Tuesday, March 5Dow closes at 14,253.77, surpassing its October 2007 record high. SourceS&P 500: +1.0% that day · +1.9% a month later
- 3
Monday, March 25Cyprus agrees a 10 billion euro international bailout that closes Laiki Bank and imposes losses on uninsured deposits. SourceS&P 500: −0.3% that day · +1.4% a month later
- 4
Thursday, March 28 From the dataS&P 500 sets the first of 45 record closing highs this year, at 1,569.19. Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 1,565.15 (October 9, 2007).
- 5
Thursday, June 20 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −2.5%.
- 6
Tuesday, December 31 From the dataLast record close of the year: 1,848.36.
Biggest days of 2013
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2 | +2.5% | Jun 20 | −2.5% |
| Oct 10 | +2.2% | Apr 15 | −2.3% |
| Dec 18 | +1.7% | Feb 25 | −1.8% |
| Jun 13 | +1.5% | Aug 27 | −1.6% |
| Apr 16 | +1.4% | Apr 17 | −1.4% |
Volatility: 11.1% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1,498.11 | +5.0% |
| Feb | 1,514.68 | +1.1% |
| Mar | 1,569.19 | +3.6% |
| Apr | 1,597.57 | +1.8% |
| May | 1,630.74 | +2.1% |
| Jun | 1,606.28 | −1.5% |
| Jul | 1,685.73 | +4.9% |
| Aug | 1,632.97 | −3.1% |
| Sep | 1,681.55 | +3.0% |
| Oct | 1,756.54 | +4.5% |
| Nov | 1,805.81 | +2.8% |
| Dec | 1,848.36 | +2.4% |
Other Markets in 2013
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | +29.6% | 1,848.36 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2013 | +26.5% | 16,576.66 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2013 | +38.3% | 4,176.59 |
| Russell 2000 in 2013 | +37.0% | 1,163.64 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2013 | +56.7% | 16,291.31 |
| Gold in 2013 | −27.5% | $1,202.30 |
| Silver in 2013 | −35.3% | $19.37 |
| WTI crude oil in 2013 | +6.9% | $98.17 |
| Brent crude oil in 2013 | 0.0% | $110.80 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2013 | +1.26 pp | 3.04% |
S&P 500 in 2013: FAQ
How much did the S&P 500 rise in 2013?
The S&P 500 rose 29.6% in 2013, from 1,426.19 at the end of 2012 to 1,848.36. Its highest close was 1,848.36 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 15, 2014, and its lowest 1,457.15 on Jan 8. The biggest one-day fall was −2.5% on Jun 20 and the biggest rise +2.5% on Jan 2. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 27.7%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the S&P 500 in 2013?
Highest: 1,848.36 on December 31, 2013. Lowest: 1,457.15 on January 8, 2013. It closed higher on 147 of 252 trading days.
What happened to the S&P 500 on March 5, 2013?
Dow closes at 14,253.77, surpassing its October 2007 record high. The S&P 500 rose 1.0% that day, and was +1.9% a month later.
Did the S&P 500 reach a record high in 2013?
Yes — 45 record closing highs, the last at 1,848.36 on December 31, 2013.
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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