S&P 500 in 2014
The S&P 500 rose 11.4% in 2014, from 1,848.36 at the end of 2013 to 2,058.90. Its highest close was 2,090.57 on Dec 29 — a record that stood until February 13, 2015, and its lowest 1,741.89 on Feb 3. The biggest one-day fall was −2.3% on Feb 3 and the biggest rise +2.4% on Dec 18. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 10.6%.
S&P 500, daily closes 2014
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2014
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 15 From the dataS&P 500 sets the first of 53 record closing highs this year, at 1,848.38.
- 2
Monday, February 3 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −2.3%.
- 3
Tuesday, March 18Russia signs a treaty annexing Crimea from Ukraine. SourceS&P 500: +0.7% that day · −0.9% a month later
- 4
Thursday, June 5ECB cuts its deposit facility rate to -0.10%, introducing a negative policy rate. SourceS&P 500: +0.7% that day · +3.0% a month later
- 5
Tuesday, August 26 From the dataS&P 500 closes above 2,000 for the first time (2,000.02).
- 6
Thursday, December 18 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +2.4%.
- 7
Monday, December 29 From the dataLast record close of the year: 2,090.57.
Biggest days of 2014
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18 | +2.4% | Feb 3 | −2.3% |
| Dec 17 | +2.0% | Apr 10 | −2.1% |
| Oct 21 | +2.0% | Jan 24 | −2.1% |
| Oct 8 | +1.7% | Oct 9 | −2.1% |
| Mar 4 | +1.5% | Jul 31 | −2.0% |
Volatility: 11.4% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1,782.59 | −3.6% |
| Feb | 1,859.45 | +4.3% |
| Mar | 1,872.34 | +0.7% |
| Apr | 1,883.95 | +0.6% |
| May | 1,923.57 | +2.1% |
| Jun | 1,960.23 | +1.9% |
| Jul | 1,930.67 | −1.5% |
| Aug | 2,003.37 | +3.8% |
| Sep | 1,972.29 | −1.6% |
| Oct | 2,018.05 | +2.3% |
| Nov | 2,067.56 | +2.5% |
| Dec | 2,058.90 | −0.4% |
Other Markets in 2014
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | +11.4% | 2,058.90 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2014 | +7.5% | 17,823.07 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2014 | +13.4% | 4,736.05 |
| Russell 2000 in 2014 | +3.5% | 1,204.70 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2014 | +7.1% | 17,450.77 |
| Gold in 2014 | −1.5% | $1,184.10 |
| Silver in 2014 | −19.5% | $15.60 |
| WTI crude oil in 2014 | −45.6% | $53.45 |
| Brent crude oil in 2014 | −48.3% | $57.33 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2014 | −0.87 pp | 2.17% |
S&P 500 in 2014: FAQ
How much did the S&P 500 rise in 2014?
The S&P 500 rose 11.4% in 2014, from 1,848.36 at the end of 2013 to 2,058.90. Its highest close was 2,090.57 on Dec 29 — a record that stood until February 13, 2015, and its lowest 1,741.89 on Feb 3. The biggest one-day fall was −2.3% on Feb 3 and the biggest rise +2.4% on Dec 18. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 10.6%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the S&P 500 in 2014?
Highest: 2,090.57 on December 29, 2014. Lowest: 1,741.89 on February 3, 2014. It closed higher on 144 of 252 trading days.
What happened to the S&P 500 on March 18, 2014?
Russia signs a treaty annexing Crimea from Ukraine. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% that day, and was −0.9% a month later.
Did the S&P 500 reach a record high in 2014?
Yes — 53 record closing highs, the last at 2,090.57 on December 29, 2014.
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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