S&P 500 in 2019
The S&P 500 rose 28.9% in 2019, from 2,506.85 at the end of 2018 to 3,230.78. Its highest close was 3,240.02 on Dec 27 — a record that stood until January 2, 2020, and its lowest 2,447.89 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −3.0% on Aug 5 and the biggest rise +3.4% on Jan 4. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 26.0%.
S&P 500, daily closes 2019
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2019
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 4 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +3.4%.
- 2
Tuesday, April 23 From the dataS&P 500 sets the first of 35 record closing highs this year, at 2,933.68.
- 3
Friday, July 12 From the dataS&P 500 closes above 3,000 for the first time (3,013.77).
- 4
Monday, August 5Yuan falls past 7 per dollar for the first time since 2008; US Treasury designates China a currency manipulator. SourceS&P 500: −3.0% that day · −0.9% a month later
- 5
Wednesday, August 1410-year Treasury yield falls below the 2-year yield for the first time since 2007; Dow falls about 800 points. SourceS&P 500: −2.9% that day · +2.8% a month later
- 6
Friday, December 27 From the dataLast record close of the year: 3,240.02.
Biggest days of 2019
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4 | +3.4% | Aug 5 | −3.0% |
| Jun 4 | +2.1% | Aug 14 | −2.9% |
| Aug 8 | +1.9% | Aug 23 | −2.6% |
| Jan 30 | +1.6% | Jan 3 | −2.5% |
| Aug 13 | +1.5% | May 13 | −2.4% |
Volatility: 12.5% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2,704.10 | +7.9% |
| Feb | 2,784.49 | +3.0% |
| Mar | 2,834.40 | +1.8% |
| Apr | 2,945.83 | +3.9% |
| May | 2,752.06 | −6.6% |
| Jun | 2,941.76 | +6.9% |
| Jul | 2,980.38 | +1.3% |
| Aug | 2,926.46 | −1.8% |
| Sep | 2,976.74 | +1.7% |
| Oct | 3,037.56 | +2.0% |
| Nov | 3,140.98 | +3.4% |
| Dec | 3,230.78 | +2.9% |
Other Markets in 2019
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | +28.9% | 3,230.78 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2019 | +22.3% | 28,538.44 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2019 | +35.2% | 8,972.60 |
| Russell 2000 in 2019 | +23.7% | 1,668.47 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2019 | +18.2% | 23,656.62 |
| Gold in 2019 | +18.9% | $1,519.50 |
| Silver in 2019 | +15.5% | $17.83 |
| WTI crude oil in 2019 | +34.5% | $61.06 |
| Brent crude oil in 2019 | +22.7% | $66.00 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2019 | −0.77 pp | 1.92% |
S&P 500 in 2019: FAQ
How much did the S&P 500 rise in 2019?
The S&P 500 rose 28.9% in 2019, from 2,506.85 at the end of 2018 to 3,230.78. Its highest close was 3,240.02 on Dec 27 — a record that stood until January 2, 2020, and its lowest 2,447.89 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −3.0% on Aug 5 and the biggest rise +3.4% on Jan 4. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 26.0%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the S&P 500 in 2019?
Highest: 3,240.02 on December 27, 2019. Lowest: 2,447.89 on January 3, 2019. It closed higher on 150 of 252 trading days.
What happened to the S&P 500 on August 5, 2019?
Yuan falls past 7 per dollar for the first time since 2008; US Treasury designates China a currency manipulator. The S&P 500 fell 3.0% that day, and was −0.9% a month later.
Did the S&P 500 reach a record high in 2019?
Yes — 35 record closing highs, the last at 3,240.02 on December 27, 2019.
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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