Russell 2000 in 2017
The Russell 2000 rose 13.1% in 2017, from 1,357.13 at the end of 2016 to 1,535.51. Its highest close was 1,548.93 on Dec 28 — a record that stood until January 2, 2018, and its lowest 1,345.24 on Apr 13. The biggest one-day fall was −2.8% on May 17 and the biggest rise +1.9% on Mar 1. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 10.8%.
Russell 2000, daily closes 2017
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2017
What happened, and how the Russell 2000 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Friday, February 10 From the dataRussell 2000 sets the first of 31 record closing highs this year, at 1,388.84.
- 2
Wednesday, March 1 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +1.9%.
- 3
Wednesday, May 17 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −2.8%.
- 4
Friday, December 22President Trump signs the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, cutting the corporate tax rate to 21%. SourceRussell 2000: −0.3% that day · +3.5% a month later
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Thursday, December 28 From the dataLast record close of the year: 1,548.93.
Biggest days of 2017
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1 | +1.9% | May 17 | −2.8% |
| Sep 27 | +1.9% | Mar 21 | −2.7% |
| Jun 1 | +1.9% | Aug 17 | −1.8% |
| Jan 4 | +1.6% | Aug 10 | −1.7% |
| Jan 24 | +1.6% | Feb 28 | −1.5% |
Volatility: 12.0% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1,361.82 | +0.3% |
| Feb | 1,386.68 | +1.8% |
| Mar | 1,385.92 | −0.1% |
| Apr | 1,400.43 | +1.0% |
| May | 1,370.21 | −2.2% |
| Jun | 1,415.36 | +3.3% |
| Jul | 1,425.14 | +0.7% |
| Aug | 1,405.28 | −1.4% |
| Sep | 1,490.86 | +6.1% |
| Oct | 1,502.87 | +0.8% |
| Nov | 1,544.14 | +2.7% |
| Dec | 1,535.51 | −0.6% |
Other Markets in 2017
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Russell 2000 | +13.1% | 1,535.51 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2017 | +25.1% | 24,719.22 |
| S&P 500 in 2017 | +19.4% | 2,673.61 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2017 | +26.9% | 6,903.39 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2017 | +19.1% | 22,764.94 |
| Gold in 2017 | +13.5% | $1,306.30 |
| Silver in 2017 | +6.4% | $16.92 |
| WTI crude oil in 2017 | +12.5% | $60.42 |
| Brent crude oil in 2017 | +18.7% | $66.60 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2017 | −0.05 pp | 2.41% |
Russell 2000 in 2017: FAQ
How much did the Russell 2000 rise in 2017?
The Russell 2000 rose 13.1% in 2017, from 1,357.13 at the end of 2016 to 1,535.51. Its highest close was 1,548.93 on Dec 28 — a record that stood until January 2, 2018, and its lowest 1,345.24 on Apr 13. The biggest one-day fall was −2.8% on May 17 and the biggest rise +1.9% on Mar 1. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 10.8%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Russell 2000 in 2017?
Highest: 1,548.93 on December 28, 2017. Lowest: 1,345.24 on April 13, 2017. It closed higher on 137 of 251 trading days.
What happened to the Russell 2000 on December 22, 2017?
President Trump signs the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, cutting the corporate tax rate to 21%. The Russell 2000 fell 0.3% that day, and was +3.5% a month later.
Did the Russell 2000 reach a record high in 2017?
Yes — 31 record closing highs, the last at 1,548.93 on December 28, 2017.
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.