Nasdaq in 2026 (so far)
The Nasdaq Composite has risen 14.9% so far in 2026, from 23,242 at the end of 2025 to 26,703 on October 21, 2026. Its highest close was 27,600 on Oct 6 — a record that has not been beaten since, and its lowest 20,795 on Mar 30. The biggest one-day fall was −4.2% on Jun 5 and the biggest rise +3.8% on Mar 31. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 11.1%.
Nasdaq, daily closes 2026
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2026
What happened, and how the Nasdaq moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Saturday, February 28United States and Israel launch strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. SourceNasdaq: +0.4% next trading day (Mar 2) · −8.3% a month later
- 2
Tuesday, March 31 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +3.8%.
- 3
Wednesday, April 15 From the datasets the first of 24 record closing highs this year, at 24,016.
- 4
Friday, June 5 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −4.2%.
- 5
Tuesday, October 6 From the dataLast record close of the year: 27,600.
Biggest days of 2026
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 | +3.8% | Jun 5 | −4.2% |
| Jun 15 | +3.1% | Jan 20 | −2.4% |
| Apr 8 | +2.8% | Mar 26 | −2.4% |
| Jul 30 | +2.8% | Jun 23 | −2.2% |
| Aug 4 | +2.6% | Jul 23 | −2.2% |
Volatility: 18.8% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23,462 | +0.9% |
| Feb | 22,668 | −3.4% |
| Mar | 21,591 | −4.8% |
| Apr | 24,892 | +15.3% |
| May | 26,973 | +8.4% |
| Jun | 26,214 | −2.8% |
| Jul | 25,374 | −3.2% |
| Aug | 26,371 | +3.9% |
| Sep | 26,861 | +1.9% |
| Oct | 26,703 | −0.6% |
Other Markets in 2026
Change over the calendar year so far.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Nasdaq | +14.9% | 26,703 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2026 | +10.0% | 52,856.09 |
| S&P 500 in 2026 | +13.3% | 7,757.17 |
| Russell 2000 in 2026 | +12.1% | 2,781.02 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2026 | +27.3% | 64,075.42 |
| Gold in 2026 | −4.6% | $4,141.10 |
| Silver in 2026 | −17.8% | $57.67 |
| WTI crude oil in 2026 | +70.6% | $97.96 |
| Brent crude oil in 2026 | +80.8% | $110.01 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2026 | +0.98 pp | 5.15% |
Nasdaq in 2026: FAQ
How much did the Nasdaq Composite rise so far in 2026?
The Nasdaq Composite has risen 14.9% so far in 2026, from 23,242 at the end of 2025 to 26,703 on October 21, 2026. Its highest close was 27,600 on Oct 6 — a record that has not been beaten since, and its lowest 20,795 on Mar 30. The biggest one-day fall was −4.2% on Jun 5 and the biggest rise +3.8% on Mar 31. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 11.1%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Nasdaq Composite so far in 2026?
Highest: 27,600 on October 6, 2026. Lowest: 20,795 on March 30, 2026. It closed higher on 106 of 202 trading days.
What happened to the Nasdaq Composite on February 28, 2026?
United States and Israel launch strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.4% on the next trading day (March 2, 2026), and was −8.3% a month later.
Did the Nasdaq Composite reach a record high so far in 2026?
Yes — 24 record closing highs, the last at 27,600 on October 6, 2026.
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.