Nasdaq in 2019
The Nasdaq Composite rose 35.2% in 2019, from 6,635.28 at the end of 2018 to 8,972.60. Its highest close was 9,022.39 on Dec 26 — a record that stood until January 2, 2020, and its lowest 6,463.50 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −3.5% on Aug 5 and the biggest rise +4.3% on Jan 4. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 32.2%.
Nasdaq, daily closes 2019
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2019
What happened, and how the Nasdaq 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: +4.3%.
- 2
Tuesday, April 23 From the datasets the first of 31 record closing highs this year, at 8,120.82. Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 8,109.69 (August 29, 2018).
- 3
Monday, August 5Yuan falls past 7 per dollar for the first time since 2008; US Treasury designates China a currency manipulator. SourceNasdaq: −3.5% that day · −1.6% a month later
- 4
Wednesday, August 1410-year Treasury yield falls below the 2-year yield for the first time since 2007; Dow falls about 800 points. SourceNasdaq: −3.0% that day · +2.2% a month later
- 5
Thursday, December 26 From the dataLast record close of the year: 9,022.39. closes above 9,000 for the first time (9,022.39).
Biggest days of 2019
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4 | +4.3% | Aug 5 | −3.5% |
| Jun 4 | +2.6% | May 13 | −3.4% |
| Aug 8 | +2.2% | Jan 3 | −3.0% |
| Jan 30 | +2.2% | Aug 14 | −3.0% |
| Mar 11 | +2.0% | Aug 23 | −3.0% |
Volatility: 15.7% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7,281.74 | +9.7% |
| Feb | 7,532.53 | +3.4% |
| Mar | 7,729.32 | +2.6% |
| Apr | 8,095.39 | +4.7% |
| May | 7,453.15 | −7.9% |
| Jun | 8,006.24 | +7.4% |
| Jul | 8,175.42 | +2.1% |
| Aug | 7,962.88 | −2.6% |
| Sep | 7,999.34 | +0.5% |
| Oct | 8,292.36 | +3.7% |
| Nov | 8,665.47 | +4.5% |
| Dec | 8,972.60 | +3.5% |
Other Markets in 2019
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Nasdaq | +35.2% | 8,972.60 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2019 | +22.3% | 28,538.44 |
| S&P 500 in 2019 | +28.9% | 3,230.78 |
| 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% |
Nasdaq in 2019: FAQ
How much did the Nasdaq Composite rise in 2019?
The Nasdaq Composite rose 35.2% in 2019, from 6,635.28 at the end of 2018 to 8,972.60. Its highest close was 9,022.39 on Dec 26 — a record that stood until January 2, 2020, and its lowest 6,463.50 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −3.5% on Aug 5 and the biggest rise +4.3% on Jan 4. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 32.2%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Nasdaq Composite in 2019?
Highest: 9,022.39 on December 26, 2019. Lowest: 6,463.50 on January 3, 2019. It closed higher on 146 of 252 trading days.
What happened to the Nasdaq Composite on August 5, 2019?
Yuan falls past 7 per dollar for the first time since 2008; US Treasury designates China a currency manipulator. The Nasdaq Composite fell 3.5% that day, and was −1.6% a month later.
Did the Nasdaq Composite reach a record high in 2019?
Yes — 31 record closing highs, the last at 9,022.39 on December 26, 2019.
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.