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Russell 2000: corrections and bear markets
The Russell 2000 closed at 2,754.11 on Nov 6, 2026, 10.2% below its record close of 3,068.42 on Aug 14, 2026. At its lowest since then (2,721.37 on Oct 16, 2026) it was 11.3% below the record — a correction, and it remains in one.
From record-10.2%Record 3,068.42 · Aug 14, 2026
Record closes in 202629Latest Aug 14, 2026
Correction level2,76210% below record
Bear market level2,45520% below record
Worst decline since 1987-59.9%Jul 2007 – Mar 2009
% below record, last 5 years
Year-end closes since 1987
Every Russell 2000 decline of 10% or more since 1987
| Peak | Bottom | Decline | Type | Peak to bottom | Record regained | Peak to new record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 3,068.42 |
Oct 16, 2026 2,721.37 |
-11.3% | Correction Ongoing | 2 months | Not yet | — |
| Jan 22, 2026 2,718.77 |
Mar 30, 2026 2,414.01 |
-11.2% | Correction | 2 months | Apr 16, 2026 | 3 months |
| Nov 8, 2021 2,442.74 |
Oct 27, 2023 1,636.94 |
-33.0% | Bear market | 24 months | Sep 18, 2025 | 3.9 years |
| Aug 31, 2018 1,740.75 |
Mar 18, 2020 991.16 |
-43.1% | Bear market | 19 months | Nov 13, 2020 | 2.2 years |
| Jun 23, 2015 1,295.80 |
Feb 11, 2016 953.72 |
-26.4% | Bear market | 8 months | Nov 14, 2016 | 17 months |
| Mar 4, 2014 1,208.65 |
Oct 13, 2014 1,049.30 |
-13.2% | Correction | 7 months | Dec 26, 2014 | 10 months |
| Apr 29, 2011 865.29 |
Oct 3, 2011 609.49 |
-29.6% | Bear market | 5 months | Jan 2, 2013 | 20 months |
| Jul 13, 2007 855.77 |
Mar 9, 2009 343.26 |
-59.9% | Bear market | 20 months | Apr 27, 2011 | 3.8 years |
| May 5, 2006 781.83 |
Jul 21, 2006 671.94 |
-14.1% | Correction | 3 months | Nov 14, 2006 | 6 months |
| Dec 28, 2004 654.57 |
Apr 28, 2005 575.02 |
-12.2% | Correction | 4 months | Jul 8, 2005 | 6 months |
| Apr 5, 2004 606.39 |
Aug 12, 2004 517.10 |
-14.7% | Correction | 4 months | Nov 9, 2004 | 7 months |
| Mar 9, 2000 606.05 |
Oct 9, 2002 327.04 |
-46.0% | Bear market | 2.6 years | Apr 5, 2004 | 4.1 years |
| Apr 21, 1998 491.41 |
Oct 8, 1998 310.28 |
-36.9% | Bear market | 6 months | Dec 29, 1999 | 20 months |
| Oct 13, 1997 465.21 |
Jan 12, 1998 410.88 |
-11.7% | Correction | 3 months | Mar 11, 1998 | 5 months |
| May 22, 1996 364.61 |
Jul 24, 1996 307.77 |
-15.6% | Correction | 2 months | Jan 9, 1997 | 8 months |
| Mar 18, 1994 271.08 |
Dec 9, 1994 235.16 |
-13.3% | Correction | 9 months | May 16, 1995 | 14 months |
| Feb 12, 1992 212.61 |
Jul 8, 1992 185.81 |
-12.6% | Correction | 5 months | Nov 30, 1992 | 10 months |
| Oct 9, 1989 180.78 |
Oct 30, 1990 118.82 |
-34.3% | Bear market | 13 months | Oct 16, 1991 | 2.0 years |
| Oct 5, 1987 172.54 |
Oct 28, 1987 106.08 |
-38.5% | Bear market | 23 days | Jun 2, 1989 | 20 months |
Declines of 10% or more on daily closing prices, measured from a record close to the lowest close before the record was regained. Durations are calendar time.
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Source: daily closes from Yahoo Finance. Not investment advice.