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Russell 2000 in 2013

The Russell 2000 rose 37.0% in 2013, from 849.35 at the end of 2012 to 1,163.64. Its highest close was 1,163.64 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 10, 2014, and its lowest 872.60 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −3.8% on Apr 15 and the biggest rise +2.8% on Jan 2. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 35.0%.

Change in 2013
+37.0%
849.35 → 1,163.64
High
1,163.64
Dec 31
Low
872.60
Jan 3
After inflation
+35.0%
US CPI
Up days
146 of 252
longest run 10 up, 5 down
Record highs
68
closing records

Russell 2000, daily closes 2013

Numbers mark the events below
9001,0181,136previous recordJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1Jan 2: sets the first of 68 record closing highs this year, at 873.42. Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 865.29 (April 29, 2011). Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.8%.2Jan 24: closes above 900 for the first time (900.19).3Mar 5: Dow closes at 14,253.77, surpassing its October 2007 record high.4Mar 25: Cyprus agrees a 10 billion euro international bailout that closes Laiki Bank and imposes losses on uninsured deposits.5Apr 15: Biggest one-day fall of the year: −3.8%.6Jul 5: closes above 1,000 for the first time (1,005.39).7Dec 31: Last record close of the year: 1,163.64.

Key Events in 2013

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

  1. 1
    Wednesday, January 2 From the data
    sets the first of 68 record closing highs this year, at 873.42. Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 865.29 (April 29, 2011). Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.8%.
  2. 2
    Thursday, January 24 From the data
    closes above 900 for the first time (900.19).
  3. 3
    Tuesday, March 5
    Dow closes at 14,253.77, surpassing its October 2007 record high. Source
    Russell 2000: +1.2% that day · +0.2% a month later
  4. 4
    Monday, March 25
    Cyprus agrees a 10 billion euro international bailout that closes Laiki Bank and imposes losses on uninsured deposits. Source
    Russell 2000: 0.0% that day · −1.8% a month later
  5. 5
    Monday, April 15 From the data
    Biggest one-day fall of the year: −3.8%.
  6. 6
    Friday, July 5 From the data
    closes above 1,000 for the first time (1,005.39).
  7. 7
    Tuesday, December 31 From the data
    Last record close of the year: 1,163.64.

Biggest days of 2013

Best daysWorst days
Jan 2+2.8%Apr 15−3.8%
Oct 10+2.5%Jun 20−2.6%
Nov 8+1.9%May 1−2.5%
Dec 20+1.9%Aug 27−2.4%
Nov 21+1.8%Feb 25−2.2%

Volatility: 14.8% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

MonthCloseChangeHighLow
Jan902.09+6.2%907.31872.60
Feb911.11+1.0%932.00895.84
Mar951.54+4.4%953.07914.73
Apr947.46−0.4%947.46901.51
May984.15+3.9%998.78924.21
Jun977.48−0.7%999.99951.05
Jul1,045.26+6.9%1,054.18989.47
Aug1,010.90−3.3%1,063.011,010.90
Sep1,073.79+6.2%1,078.411,016.26
Oct1,100.15+2.5%1,121.071,043.46
Nov1,142.89+3.9%1,142.891,079.09
Dec1,163.64+1.8%1,163.641,101.50

Other Markets in 2013

Change over the calendar year.

MarketChangeYear-end
Russell 2000+37.0%1,163.64
Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2013+26.5%16,576.66
S&P 500 in 2013+29.6%1,848.36
Nasdaq Composite in 2013+38.3%4,176.59
Nikkei 225 in 2013+56.7%16,291.31
Gold in 2013−27.5%$1,202.30
Silver in 2013−35.3%$19.37
WTI crude oil in 2013+6.9%$98.17
Brent crude oil in 20130.0%$110.80
US 10-year Treasury yield in 2013+1.26 pp3.04%
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Russell 2000 in 2013: FAQ

How much did the Russell 2000 rise in 2013?

The Russell 2000 rose 37.0% in 2013, from 849.35 at the end of 2012 to 1,163.64. Its highest close was 1,163.64 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 10, 2014, and its lowest 872.60 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −3.8% on Apr 15 and the biggest rise +2.8% on Jan 2. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 35.0%.

What were the highest and lowest closes of the Russell 2000 in 2013?

Highest: 1,163.64 on December 31, 2013. Lowest: 872.60 on January 3, 2013. It closed higher on 146 of 252 trading days.

What happened to the Russell 2000 on March 5, 2013?

Dow closes at 14,253.77, surpassing its October 2007 record high. The Russell 2000 rose 1.2% that day, and was +0.2% a month later.

Did the Russell 2000 reach a record high in 2013?

Yes — 68 record closing highs, the last at 1,163.64 on December 31, 2013.

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.