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Russell 2000 in 1995

The Russell 2000 rose 26.2% in 1995, from 250.36 at the end of 1994 to 315.97. Its highest close was 316.12 on Sep 14 — a record that stood until January 2, 1996, and its lowest 246.56 on Jan 30. The biggest one-day fall was −2.2% on Jul 19 and the biggest rise +1.1% on Oct 11. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 23.1%.

Change in 1995
+26.2%
250.36 → 315.97
High
316.12
Sep 14
Low
246.56
Jan 30
After inflation
+23.1%
US CPI
Up days
163 of 252
longest run 12 up, 7 down
Record highs
44
closing records

Russell 2000, daily closes 1995

Numbers mark the events below
253281310previous recordJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1Feb 26: Barings Bank is declared insolvent after losses from Nick Leeson's Japanese derivatives trading.2May 16: sets the first of 44 record closing highs this year, at 272.17.3Jul 19: Biggest one-day fall of the year: −2.2%.4Aug 9: Netscape goes public; shares priced at $28 close the first day at $58.25.5Aug 14: closes above 300 for the first time (300.27).6Sep 14: Last record close of the year: 316.12.7Oct 11: Biggest one-day rise of the year: +1.1%.

Key Events in 1995

What happened, and how the Russell 2000 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.

  1. 1
    Sunday, February 26
    Barings Bank is declared insolvent after losses from Nick Leeson's Japanese derivatives trading. Source
    Russell 2000: −0.6% next trading day (Feb 27) · +1.7% a month later
  2. 2
    Tuesday, May 16 From the data
    sets the first of 44 record closing highs this year, at 272.17.
  3. 3
    Wednesday, July 19 From the data
    Biggest one-day fall of the year: −2.2%.
  4. 4
    Wednesday, August 9
    Netscape goes public; shares priced at $28 close the first day at $58.25. Source
    Russell 2000: +0.3% that day · +4.5% a month later
  5. 5
    Monday, August 14 From the data
    closes above 300 for the first time (300.27).
  6. 6
    Thursday, September 14 From the data
    Last record close of the year: 316.12.
  7. 7
    Wednesday, October 11 From the data
    Biggest one-day rise of the year: +1.1%.

Biggest days of 1995

Best daysWorst days
Oct 11+1.1%Jul 19−2.2%
Nov 2+1.1%Dec 18−2.2%
Feb 28+1.1%Oct 9−1.7%
Jul 7+1.0%Jan 3−1.2%
Jul 24+1.0%Oct 2−1.1%

Volatility: 8.2% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

MonthCloseChangeHighLow
Jan246.85−1.4%252.92246.56
Feb256.57+3.9%257.47247.50
Mar260.77+1.6%260.77254.13
Apr266.17+2.1%266.17260.02
May270.25+1.5%272.93265.62
Jun283.63+5.0%284.37271.48
Jul299.72+5.7%299.72283.74
Aug305.31+1.9%305.48297.37
Sep310.38+1.7%316.12305.85
Oct296.25−4.6%306.99294.55
Nov308.58+4.2%308.58297.70
Dec315.97+2.4%315.97303.72

Other Markets in 1995

Change over the calendar year.

MarketChangeYear-end
Russell 2000+26.2%315.97
Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1995+33.5%5,117.12
S&P 500 in 1995+34.1%615.93
Nasdaq Composite in 1995+39.9%1,052.13
Nikkei 225 in 1995+0.7%19,868.00
Gold in 1995+1.0%$387.00
Silver in 1995+5.8%$5.13
WTI crude oil in 1995+10.0%$19.54
Brent crude oil in 1995+14.9%$18.65
US 10-year Treasury yield in 1995−2.26 pp5.58%
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Russell 2000 in 1995: FAQ

How much did the Russell 2000 rise in 1995?

The Russell 2000 rose 26.2% in 1995, from 250.36 at the end of 1994 to 315.97. Its highest close was 316.12 on Sep 14 — a record that stood until January 2, 1996, and its lowest 246.56 on Jan 30. The biggest one-day fall was −2.2% on Jul 19 and the biggest rise +1.1% on Oct 11. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 23.1%.

What were the highest and lowest closes of the Russell 2000 in 1995?

Highest: 316.12 on September 14, 1995. Lowest: 246.56 on January 30, 1995. It closed higher on 163 of 252 trading days.

What happened to the Russell 2000 on February 26, 1995?

Barings Bank is declared insolvent after losses from Nick Leeson's Japanese derivatives trading. The Russell 2000 fell 0.6% on the next trading day (February 27, 1995), and was +1.7% a month later.

Did the Russell 2000 reach a record high in 1995?

Yes — 44 record closing highs, the last at 316.12 on September 14, 1995.

Data: Daily closes since Sep 1987. 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.