Nasdaq Composite in June: seasonality and history
Since 1971, the Nasdaq has risen in June in 57% of years (32 of 56), with an average return of +1.02% and a median of +1.12%. That makes June its #6 month of 12.
Average+1.02%
Years up57%
Best year2000 · +16.62%
Worst year2002 · −9.44%
The seasonal path through June
Cumulative sum of each day's average return through June, all years since 1971.
| Strongest days | Avg | Up |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2 | +0.51% | 70% |
| Jun 28 | +0.32% | 65% |
| Jun 30 | +0.32% | 68% |
| Weakest days | Avg | Up |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3 | −0.25% | 50% |
| Jun 9 | −0.20% | 45% |
| Jun 20 | −0.19% | 46% |
Seasonal trend windows touching June
- ▲ Bullish May 24 – Jun 7 · 15 days · seasonal Σ +2.66%
- ▲ Bullish Jun 27 – Jul 17 · 20 days · seasonal Σ +2.90%
June in recent years
| Year | Nasdaq in June |
|---|---|
| 2026 | −2.81% |
| 2025 | +6.57% |
| 2024 | +5.96% |
| 2023 | +6.59% |
| 2022 | −8.71% |
| 2021 | +5.49% |
| 2020 | +5.99% |
| 2019 | +7.42% |
| 2018 | +0.92% |
| 2017 | −0.94% |
Questions
Is June a good month for the Nasdaq?
On average, yes: +1.02% since 1971, rising in 57% of years. But the range is wide, from −9.44% in 2002 to +16.62% in 2000, so an average is a tendency, not a forecast.
What are the strongest days in June?
Jun 2 (+0.51%, up 70% of years), Jun 28 (+0.32%, up 65% of years), Jun 30 (+0.32%, up 68% of years).