Nasdaq-100 in June: seasonality and history
Since 1985, the Nasdaq-100 has risen in June in 52% of years (22 of 42), with an average return of +0.82% and a median of +0.28%. That makes June its #8 month of 12.
Average+0.82%
Years up52%
Best year2000 · +13.23%
Worst year2002 · −12.99%
The seasonal path through June
Cumulative sum of each day's average return through June, all years since 1985.
| Strongest days | Avg | Up |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2 | +0.59% | 63% |
| Jun 28 | +0.55% | 69% |
| Jun 4 | +0.48% | 67% |
| Weakest days | Avg | Up |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3 | −0.53% | 45% |
| Jun 11 | −0.29% | 52% |
| Jun 6 | −0.27% | 53% |
Seasonal trend windows touching June
- ▲ Bullish May 24 – Jun 5 · 13 days · seasonal Σ +3.47%
- ▼ Bearish Jun 6 – Jun 14 · 9 days · seasonal Σ −1.30%
- ▲ Bullish Jun 27 – Jul 17 · 20 days · seasonal Σ +4.31%
June in recent years
| Year | Nasdaq-100 in June |
|---|---|
| 2026 | −0.19% |
| 2025 | +6.27% |
| 2024 | +6.18% |
| 2023 | +6.49% |
| 2022 | −9.00% |
| 2021 | +6.34% |
| 2020 | +6.29% |
| 2019 | +7.62% |
| 2018 | +1.05% |
| 2017 | −2.45% |
Questions
Is June a good month for the Nasdaq-100?
On average, yes: +0.82% since 1985, rising in 52% of years. But the range is wide, from −12.99% in 2002 to +13.23% in 2000, so an average is a tendency, not a forecast.
What are the strongest days in June?
Jun 2 (+0.59%, up 63% of years), Jun 28 (+0.55%, up 69% of years), Jun 4 (+0.48%, up 67% of years).