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Nasdaq in 1986

The Nasdaq Composite rose 7.4% in 1986, from 324.90 at the end of 1985 to 348.80. Its highest close was 411.20 on Jul 3 — a record that stood until February 13, 1987, and its lowest 323.00 on Jan 9. The biggest one-day fall was −3.7% on Sep 11 and the biggest rise +1.5% on Apr 16. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 6.2%.

Change in 1986
+7.4%
324.90 → 348.80
High
411.20
Jul 3
Low
323.00
Jan 9
After inflation
+6.2%
US CPI
Up days
154 of 253
longest run 12 up, 8 down
Record highs
54
closing records

Nasdaq, daily closes 1986

Numbers mark the events below
331367403previous recordJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1Jan 7: sets the first of 54 record closing highs this year, at 329.70. Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 328.91 (June 24, 1983).2Mar 13: Microsoft goes public on Nasdaq.3Apr 16: Biggest one-day rise of the year: +1.5%.4May 30: closes above 400 for the first time (400.20).5Jul 3: Last record close of the year: 411.20.6Sep 11: Biggest one-day fall of the year: −3.7%.7Oct 22: Reagan signs the Tax Reform Act of 1986.8Oct 27: London's 'Big Bang' deregulation of the stock exchange takes effect.

Key Events in 1986

What happened, and how the Nasdaq moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.

  1. 1
    Tuesday, January 7 From the data
    sets the first of 54 record closing highs this year, at 329.70. Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 328.91 (June 24, 1983).
  2. 2
    Thursday, March 13
    Microsoft goes public on Nasdaq. Source
    Nasdaq: +0.2% that day · +2.5% a month later
  3. 3
    Wednesday, April 16 From the data
    Biggest one-day rise of the year: +1.5%.
  4. 4
    Friday, May 30 From the data
    closes above 400 for the first time (400.20).
  5. 5
    Thursday, July 3 From the data
    Last record close of the year: 411.20.
  6. 6
    Thursday, September 11 From the data
    Biggest one-day fall of the year: −3.7%.
  7. 7
    Wednesday, October 22
    Reagan signs the Tax Reform Act of 1986. Source
    Nasdaq: +0.2% that day · −0.9% a month later
  8. 8
    Monday, October 27
    London's 'Big Bang' deregulation of the stock exchange takes effect. Source
    Nasdaq: 0.0% that day · −0.2% a month later

Biggest days of 1986

Best daysWorst days
Apr 16+1.5%Sep 11−3.7%
Jan 7+1.1%Jul 8−2.6%
Aug 11+1.1%Jul 7−2.5%
Apr 8+1.1%Sep 12−1.8%
Jan 15+1.0%Jul 14−1.7%

Volatility: 10.2% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

MonthCloseChangeHighLow
Jan335.80+3.4%335.80323.00
Feb359.50+7.1%359.50337.50
Mar374.70+4.2%374.70359.80
Apr383.20+2.3%392.30369.10
May400.20+4.4%400.20381.70
Jun405.50+1.3%405.50392.80
Jul371.40−8.4%411.20370.80
Aug382.90+3.1%382.90364.70
Sep350.70−8.4%381.00343.70
Oct360.80+2.9%361.10352.30
Nov359.60−0.3%362.10349.80
Dec348.80−3.0%364.10347.30

Other Markets in 1986

Change over the calendar year.

MarketChangeYear-end
Nasdaq+7.4%348.80
Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1986+22.6%1,895.95
S&P 500 in 1986+14.6%242.17
Nikkei 225 in 1986+43.9%18,821.00
Gold in 1986+19.0%$388.75
Silver in 1986−8.9%$5.28
US 10-year Treasury yield in 1986−1.77 pp7.23%
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Nasdaq in 1986: FAQ

How much did the Nasdaq Composite rise in 1986?

The Nasdaq Composite rose 7.4% in 1986, from 324.90 at the end of 1985 to 348.80. Its highest close was 411.20 on Jul 3 — a record that stood until February 13, 1987, and its lowest 323.00 on Jan 9. The biggest one-day fall was −3.7% on Sep 11 and the biggest rise +1.5% on Apr 16. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 6.2%.

What were the highest and lowest closes of the Nasdaq Composite in 1986?

Highest: 411.20 on July 3, 1986. Lowest: 323.00 on January 9, 1986. It closed higher on 154 of 253 trading days.

What happened to the Nasdaq Composite on October 22, 1986?

Reagan signs the Tax Reform Act of 1986. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.2% that day, and was −0.9% a month later.

Did the Nasdaq Composite reach a record high in 1986?

Yes — 54 record closing highs, the last at 411.20 on July 3, 1986.

Data: Daily closes since the index began at 100 on 5 Feb 1971. 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.