S&P 500 in 2017
The S&P 500 rose 19.4% in 2017, from 2,238.83 at the end of 2016 to 2,673.61. Its highest close was 2,690.16 on Dec 18 — a record that stood until January 2, 2018, and its lowest 2,257.83 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −1.8% on May 17 and the biggest rise +1.4% on Mar 1. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 17.0%.
S&P 500, daily closes 2017
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2017
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 6 From the dataS&P 500 sets the first of 61 record closing highs this year, at 2,276.98.
- 2
Wednesday, March 1 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +1.4%.
- 3
Wednesday, May 17 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −1.8%.
- 4
Monday, December 18 From the dataLast record close of the year: 2,690.16.
- 5
Friday, December 22President Trump signs the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, cutting the corporate tax rate to 21%. SourceS&P 500: 0.0% that day · +5.7% a month later
Biggest days of 2017
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1 | +1.4% | May 17 | −1.8% |
| Apr 24 | +1.1% | Aug 17 | −1.5% |
| Sep 11 | +1.1% | Aug 10 | −1.4% |
| Aug 14 | +1.0% | Mar 21 | −1.2% |
| Aug 22 | +1.0% | Jul 6 | −0.9% |
Volatility: 6.7% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2,278.87 | +1.8% |
| Feb | 2,363.64 | +3.7% |
| Mar | 2,362.72 | 0.0% |
| Apr | 2,384.20 | +0.9% |
| May | 2,411.80 | +1.2% |
| Jun | 2,423.41 | +0.5% |
| Jul | 2,470.30 | +1.9% |
| Aug | 2,471.65 | +0.1% |
| Sep | 2,519.36 | +1.9% |
| Oct | 2,575.26 | +2.2% |
| Nov | 2,647.58 | +2.8% |
| Dec | 2,673.61 | +1.0% |
Other Markets in 2017
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | +19.4% | 2,673.61 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2017 | +25.1% | 24,719.22 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2017 | +26.9% | 6,903.39 |
| Russell 2000 in 2017 | +13.1% | 1,535.51 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2017 | +19.1% | 22,764.94 |
| Gold in 2017 | +13.5% | $1,306.30 |
| Silver in 2017 | +6.4% | $16.92 |
| WTI crude oil in 2017 | +12.5% | $60.42 |
| Brent crude oil in 2017 | +18.7% | $66.60 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2017 | −0.05 pp | 2.41% |
S&P 500 in 2017: FAQ
How much did the S&P 500 rise in 2017?
The S&P 500 rose 19.4% in 2017, from 2,238.83 at the end of 2016 to 2,673.61. Its highest close was 2,690.16 on Dec 18 — a record that stood until January 2, 2018, and its lowest 2,257.83 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −1.8% on May 17 and the biggest rise +1.4% on Mar 1. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 17.0%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the S&P 500 in 2017?
Highest: 2,690.16 on December 18, 2017. Lowest: 2,257.83 on January 3, 2017. It closed higher on 141 of 251 trading days.
What happened to the S&P 500 on December 22, 2017?
President Trump signs the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, cutting the corporate tax rate to 21%. The S&P 500 fell 0.0% that day, and was +5.7% a month later.
Did the S&P 500 reach a record high in 2017?
Yes — 61 record closing highs, the last at 2,690.16 on December 18, 2017.
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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