Nasdaq Composite in November: seasonality and history
Since 1971, the Nasdaq has risen in November in 71% of years (39 of 55), with an average return of +2.06% and a median of +2.35%. That makes November its #2 month of 12.
Average+2.06%
Years up71%
Best year2001 · +14.22%
Worst year2000 · −22.90%
The seasonal path through November
Cumulative sum of each day's average return through November, all years since 1971.
| Strongest days | Avg | Up |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 24 | +0.94% | 81% |
| Nov 5 | +0.44% | 77% |
| Nov 2 | +0.39% | 61% |
| Weakest days | Avg | Up |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 19 | −0.37% | 51% |
| Nov 20 | −0.36% | 49% |
| Nov 9 | −0.24% | 44% |
Seasonal trend windows touching November
- ▲ Bullish Oct 28 – Nov 6 · 10 days · seasonal Σ +3.15%
- ▲ Bullish Nov 21 – Dec 8 · 18 days · seasonal Σ +3.23%
November in recent years
| Year | Nasdaq in November |
|---|---|
| 2025 | −1.51% |
| 2024 | +6.21% |
| 2023 | +10.70% |
| 2022 | +4.37% |
| 2021 | +0.25% |
| 2020 | +11.80% |
| 2019 | +4.50% |
| 2018 | +0.34% |
| 2017 | +2.17% |
| 2016 | +2.59% |
Questions
Is November a good month for the Nasdaq?
On average, yes: +2.06% since 1971, rising in 71% of years. But the range is wide, from −22.90% in 2000 to +14.22% in 2001, so an average is a tendency, not a forecast.
What are the strongest days in November?
Nov 24 (+0.94%, up 81% of years), Nov 5 (+0.44%, up 77% of years), Nov 2 (+0.39%, up 61% of years).