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Nasdaq in 1992

The Nasdaq Composite rose 15.5% in 1992, from 586.34 at the end of 1991 to 676.95. Its highest close was 676.95 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 6, 1993, and its lowest 547.84 on Jun 26. The biggest one-day fall was −2.5% on Apr 20 and the biggest rise +2.6% on Jan 22. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 12.2%.

Change in 1992
+15.5%
586.34 → 676.95
High
676.95
Dec 31
Low
547.84
Jun 26
After inflation
+12.2%
US CPI
Up days
133 of 254
longest run 7 up, 7 down
Record highs
24
closing records

Nasdaq, daily closes 1992

Numbers mark the events below
560612665previous recordJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1Jan 2: sets the first of 24 record closing highs this year, at 586.45.2Jan 7: closes above 600 for the first time (602.29).3Jan 22: Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.6%.4Apr 20: Biggest one-day fall of the year: −2.5%.5Dec 31: Last record close of the year: 676.95.

Key Events in 1992

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

  1. 1
    Thursday, January 2 From the data
    sets the first of 24 record closing highs this year, at 586.45.
  2. 2
    Tuesday, January 7 From the data
    closes above 600 for the first time (602.29).
  3. 3
    Wednesday, January 22 From the data
    Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.6%.
  4. 4
    Monday, April 20 From the data
    Biggest one-day fall of the year: −2.5%.
  5. 5
    Thursday, December 31 From the data
    Last record close of the year: 676.95.

Biggest days of 1992

Best daysWorst days
Jan 22+2.6%Apr 20−2.5%
Apr 9+2.3%Apr 7−2.5%
Jun 29+2.0%Jan 21−2.3%
Sep 14+1.9%Jun 17−1.9%
Feb 12+1.8%Mar 27−1.7%

Volatility: 13.0% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

MonthCloseChangeHighLow
Jan620.21+5.8%630.82586.45
Feb633.47+2.1%644.92621.40
Mar603.77−4.7%635.47602.07
Apr578.68−4.2%602.09560.33
May585.31+1.1%589.36574.43
Jun563.60−3.7%589.93547.84
Jul580.83+3.1%580.83557.41
Aug563.12−3.0%582.36554.22
Sep583.27+3.6%594.21565.61
Oct605.17+3.8%605.82565.21
Nov652.73+7.9%652.73604.58
Dec676.95+3.7%676.95649.63

Other Markets in 1992

Change over the calendar year.

MarketChangeYear-end
Nasdaq+15.5%676.95
Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1992+4.2%3,301.11
S&P 500 in 1992+4.5%435.71
Russell 2000 in 1992+16.4%221.01
Nikkei 225 in 1992−26.4%16,925.00
Gold in 1992−5.7%$332.90
Silver in 1992−4.9%$3.67
WTI crude oil in 1992+1.8%$19.49
Brent crude oil in 1992+0.6%$17.85
US 10-year Treasury yield in 1992−0.01 pp6.70%
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Nasdaq in 1992: FAQ

How much did the Nasdaq Composite rise in 1992?

The Nasdaq Composite rose 15.5% in 1992, from 586.34 at the end of 1991 to 676.95. Its highest close was 676.95 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 6, 1993, and its lowest 547.84 on Jun 26. The biggest one-day fall was −2.5% on Apr 20 and the biggest rise +2.6% on Jan 22. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 12.2%.

What were the highest and lowest closes of the Nasdaq Composite in 1992?

Highest: 676.95 on December 31, 1992. Lowest: 547.84 on June 26, 1992. It closed higher on 133 of 254 trading days.

Did the Nasdaq Composite reach a record high in 1992?

Yes — 24 record closing highs, the last at 676.95 on December 31, 1992.

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.