S&P 500 in 2016
The S&P 500 rose 9.5% in 2016, from 2,043.94 at the end of 2015 to 2,238.83. Its highest close was 2,271.72 on Dec 13 — a record that stood until January 6, 2017, and its lowest 1,829.08 on Feb 11. The biggest one-day fall was −3.6% on Jun 24 and the biggest rise +2.5% on Jan 29. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 7.3%.
S&P 500, daily closes 2016
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2016
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 29 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +2.5%.
- 2
Thursday, June 23UK votes 51.9% to 48.1% to leave the EU; sterling falls to its lowest level since 1985 as results come in. SourceS&P 500: +1.3% that day · +4.3% a month later
- 3
Friday, June 24 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −3.6%.
- 4
Monday, July 11 From the dataS&P 500 sets the first of 18 record closing highs this year, at 2,137.16.
- 5
Tuesday, November 8Donald Trump wins the US presidential election. SourceS&P 500: +0.4% that day · +5.2% a month later
- 6
Tuesday, December 13 From the dataLast record close of the year: 2,271.72.
Biggest days of 2016
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29 | +2.5% | Jun 24 | −3.6% |
| Mar 1 | +2.4% | Jan 13 | −2.5% |
| Nov 7 | +2.2% | Sep 9 | −2.5% |
| Jan 22 | +2.0% | Jan 7 | −2.4% |
| Feb 12 | +2.0% | Jan 15 | −2.2% |
Volatility: 13.1% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1,940.24 | −5.1% |
| Feb | 1,932.23 | −0.4% |
| Mar | 2,059.74 | +6.6% |
| Apr | 2,065.31 | +0.3% |
| May | 2,097.05 | +1.5% |
| Jun | 2,098.85 | +0.1% |
| Jul | 2,173.60 | +3.6% |
| Aug | 2,170.95 | −0.1% |
| Sep | 2,168.27 | −0.1% |
| Oct | 2,126.15 | −1.9% |
| Nov | 2,198.81 | +3.4% |
| Dec | 2,238.83 | +1.8% |
Other Markets in 2016
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | +9.5% | 2,238.83 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2016 | +13.4% | 19,762.60 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2016 | +7.8% | 5,440.17 |
| Russell 2000 in 2016 | +19.5% | 1,357.13 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2016 | +0.4% | 19,114.37 |
| Gold in 2016 | +8.5% | $1,150.90 |
| Silver in 2016 | +14.9% | $15.90 |
| WTI crude oil in 2016 | +45.0% | $53.72 |
| Brent crude oil in 2016 | +50.6% | $56.13 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2016 | +0.18 pp | 2.45% |
S&P 500 in 2016: FAQ
How much did the S&P 500 rise in 2016?
The S&P 500 rose 9.5% in 2016, from 2,043.94 at the end of 2015 to 2,238.83. Its highest close was 2,271.72 on Dec 13 — a record that stood until January 6, 2017, and its lowest 1,829.08 on Feb 11. The biggest one-day fall was −3.6% on Jun 24 and the biggest rise +2.5% on Jan 29. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 7.3%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the S&P 500 in 2016?
Highest: 2,271.72 on December 13, 2016. Lowest: 1,829.08 on February 11, 2016. It closed higher on 131 of 252 trading days.
What happened to the S&P 500 on June 23, 2016?
UK votes 51.9% to 48.1% to leave the EU; sterling falls to its lowest level since 1985 as results come in. The S&P 500 rose 1.3% that day, and was +4.3% a month later.
Did the S&P 500 reach a record high in 2016?
Yes — 18 record closing highs, the last at 2,271.72 on December 13, 2016.
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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