Russell 2000 in June: seasonality and history
Since 1988, the Russell 2000 has risen in June in 64% of years (25 of 39), with an average return of +0.80% and a median of +0.60%. That makes June its #6 month of 12.
Average+0.80%
Years up64%
Best year2000 · +8.62%
Worst year2022 · −8.37%
The seasonal path through June
Cumulative sum of each day's average return through June, all years since 1988.
| Strongest days | Avg | Up |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2 | +0.70% | 79% |
| Jun 28 | +0.48% | 64% |
| Jun 1 | +0.41% | 75% |
| Weakest days | Avg | Up |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11 | −0.48% | 42% |
| Jun 24 | −0.39% | 43% |
| Jun 20 | −0.27% | 33% |
Seasonal trend windows touching June
- ▲ Bullish May 25 – Jun 8 · 15 days · seasonal Σ +3.65%
- ▼ Bearish Jun 9 – Jun 26 · 18 days · seasonal Σ −1.95%
June in recent years
| Year | Russell 2000 in June |
|---|---|
| 2026 | +3.60% |
| 2025 | +5.26% |
| 2024 | −1.08% |
| 2023 | +7.95% |
| 2022 | −8.37% |
| 2021 | +1.83% |
| 2020 | +3.40% |
| 2019 | +6.90% |
| 2018 | +0.58% |
| 2017 | +3.30% |
Questions
Is June a good month for the Russell 2000?
On average, yes: +0.80% since 1988, rising in 64% of years. But the range is wide, from −8.37% in 2022 to +8.62% in 2000, so an average is a tendency, not a forecast.
What are the strongest days in June?
Jun 2 (+0.70%, up 79% of years), Jun 28 (+0.48%, up 64% of years), Jun 1 (+0.41%, up 75% of years).