Russell 2000 in 2025
The Russell 2000 rose 11.3% in 2025, from 2,230.16 at the end of 2024 to 2,481.91. Its highest close was 2,590.61 on Dec 11 — a record that stood until January 8, 2026, and its lowest 1,760.71 on Apr 8. The biggest one-day fall was −6.6% on Apr 3 and the biggest rise +8.7% on Apr 9. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 8.4%.
Russell 2000, daily closes 2025
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2025
What happened, and how the Russell 2000 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
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Wednesday, April 2President Trump announces broad "Liberation Day" tariffs on US imports. SourceRussell 2000: +1.6% that day · −1.8% a month later
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Thursday, April 3 From the dataEnters a bear market: 20% below its peak of 2,442.03 (November 25, 2024). Biggest one-day fall of the year: −6.6%.
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Tuesday, April 8 From the dataBear market low: 1,760.71, 27.9% below the peak.
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Wednesday, April 9Trump pauses tariffs above 10% for 90 days for most countries; the S&P 500 posts its largest gain since 2008. SourceRussell 2000: +8.7% that day · +15.1% a month later
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Thursday, September 18 From the datasets the first of 9 record closing highs this year, at 2,467.70. Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 2,442.03 (November 25, 2024). Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 2,442.74 (November 8, 2021).
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Thursday, December 11 From the dataLast record close of the year: 2,590.61.
Biggest days of 2025
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9 | +8.7% | Apr 3 | −6.6% |
| Aug 22 | +3.9% | Apr 4 | −4.4% |
| May 12 | +3.4% | Apr 10 | −4.3% |
| Aug 12 | +3.0% | Oct 10 | −3.0% |
| Nov 21 | +2.8% | Feb 21 | −2.9% |
Volatility: 23.1% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2,287.69 | +2.6% |
| Feb | 2,163.07 | −5.4% |
| Mar | 2,011.91 | −7.0% |
| Apr | 1,964.12 | −2.4% |
| May | 2,066.29 | +5.2% |
| Jun | 2,175.04 | +5.3% |
| Jul | 2,211.65 | +1.7% |
| Aug | 2,366.42 | +7.0% |
| Sep | 2,436.48 | +3.0% |
| Oct | 2,479.38 | +1.8% |
| Nov | 2,500.43 | +0.8% |
| Dec | 2,481.91 | −0.7% |
Other Markets in 2025
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Russell 2000 | +11.3% | 2,481.91 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2025 | +13.0% | 48,063.29 |
| S&P 500 in 2025 | +16.4% | 6,845.50 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2025 | +20.4% | 23,241.99 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2025 | +26.2% | 50,339.48 |
| Gold in 2025 | +64.4% | $4,341.10 |
| Silver in 2025 | +142.3% | $70.13 |
| WTI crude oil in 2025 | −19.9% | $57.42 |
| Brent crude oil in 2025 | −18.5% | $60.85 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2025 | −0.41 pp | 4.16% |
Russell 2000 in 2025: FAQ
How much did the Russell 2000 rise in 2025?
The Russell 2000 rose 11.3% in 2025, from 2,230.16 at the end of 2024 to 2,481.91. Its highest close was 2,590.61 on Dec 11 — a record that stood until January 8, 2026, and its lowest 1,760.71 on Apr 8. The biggest one-day fall was −6.6% on Apr 3 and the biggest rise +8.7% on Apr 9. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 8.4%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Russell 2000 in 2025?
Highest: 2,590.61 on December 11, 2025. Lowest: 1,760.71 on April 8, 2025. It closed higher on 129 of 250 trading days.
What happened to the Russell 2000 on April 9, 2025?
Trump pauses tariffs above 10% for 90 days for most countries; the S&P 500 posts its largest gain since 2008. The Russell 2000 rose 8.7% that day, and was +15.1% a month later.
Did the Russell 2000 reach a record high in 2025?
Yes — 9 record closing highs, the last at 2,590.61 on December 11, 2025.
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.