B
Apple Inc.
AAPL
NASDAQ
$139.23
$1.791.30%
Volume66,242,411
06/29/2022 4:00PM Eastern
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B
Buy
5/16/2022Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B from B+ on 5/16/2022 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index and volatility index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B from B+ on 5/16/2022 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
4/29/2022Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 4/29/2022 due to a large decline in the growth index, total return index and solvency index. Operating cash flow declined 40.03% from $46.97B to $28.17B, EBIT declined 27.74% from $41.49B to $29.98B, and earnings per share declined from $2.1 to $1.52.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 4/29/2022 due to a large decline in the growth index, total return index and solvency index. Operating cash flow declined 40.03% from $46.97B to $28.17B, EBIT declined 27.74% from $41.49B to $29.98B, and earnings per share declined from $2.1 to $1.52.
A
Buy
4/25/2022Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to A- from A on 4/25/2022 due to a decline in the total return index, valuation index and volatility index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to A- from A on 4/25/2022 due to a decline in the total return index, valuation index and volatility index.
A
Buy
3/15/2022Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to A from A+ on 3/15/2022 due to a large decline in the total return index and volatility index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to A from A+ on 3/15/2022 due to a large decline in the total return index and volatility index.
A
Buy
2/23/2022Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A+ from A on 2/23/2022 due to an increase in the volatility index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A+ from A on 2/23/2022 due to an increase in the volatility index.
A
Buy
1/31/2022Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A from A- on 1/31/2022 due to a noticeable increase in the growth index, valuation index and volatility index. Operating cash flow increased 132.5% from $20.2B to $46.97B, EBIT increased 74.42% from $23.79B to $41.49B, and earnings per share increased from $1.2268 to $2.1.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A from A- on 1/31/2022 due to a noticeable increase in the growth index, valuation index and volatility index. Operating cash flow increased 132.5% from $20.2B to $46.97B, EBIT increased 74.42% from $23.79B to $41.49B, and earnings per share increased from $1.2268 to $2.1.
A
Buy
1/28/2022Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 1/28/2022 due to an increase in the total return index, volatility index and valuation index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 1/28/2022 due to an increase in the total return index, volatility index and valuation index.
B
Buy
1/11/2022Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B+ from B on 1/11/2022 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B+ from B on 1/11/2022 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
12/27/2021Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B from B+ on 12/27/2021 due to a decline in the total return index and valuation index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B from B+ on 12/27/2021 due to a decline in the total return index and valuation index.
B
Buy
12/9/2021Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B+ from B on 12/9/2021 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B+ from B on 12/9/2021 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
11/18/2021Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B from B+ on 11/18/2021 due to a decline in the total return index and valuation index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B from B+ on 11/18/2021 due to a decline in the total return index and valuation index.
B
Buy
11/3/2021Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B+ from B on 11/3/2021 due to a major increase in the total return index, valuation index and solvency index. The quick ratio increased from 0.89 to 0.91.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B+ from B on 11/3/2021 due to a major increase in the total return index, valuation index and solvency index. The quick ratio increased from 0.89 to 0.91.
B
Buy
1/19/2021Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B from B- on 1/19/2021 due to an increase in the total return index, volatility index and valuation index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B from B- on 1/19/2021 due to an increase in the total return index, volatility index and valuation index.
B
Buy
12/30/2020Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B- from B on 12/30/2020 due to a large decline in the total return index, valuation index and solvency index. Debt to equity increased from 1.58 to 1.74, and the quick ratio declined from 1.31 to 1.22.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B- from B on 12/30/2020 due to a large decline in the total return index, valuation index and solvency index. Debt to equity increased from 1.58 to 1.74, and the quick ratio declined from 1.31 to 1.22.
B
Buy
10/1/2020Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B from B- on 10/1/2020 due to a large increase in the total return index and valuation index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B from B- on 10/1/2020 due to a large increase in the total return index and valuation index.
B
Buy
9/16/2020Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B- from B on 9/16/2020 due to a large decline in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B- from B on 9/16/2020 due to a large decline in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
B
Buy
7/31/2020Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B from B- on 7/31/2020 due to a substantial increase in the growth index, total return index and solvency index. Operating cash flow increased 22.24% from $13.31B to $16.27B, total revenue increased 2.35% from $58.31B to $59.69B, and EBIT increased 1.85% from $12.85B to $13.09B.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B from B- on 7/31/2020 due to a substantial increase in the growth index, total return index and solvency index. Operating cash flow increased 22.24% from $13.31B to $16.27B, total revenue increased 2.35% from $58.31B to $59.69B, and EBIT increased 1.85% from $12.85B to $13.09B.
B
Buy
6/22/2020Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 6/22/2020 due to an increase in the total return index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 6/22/2020 due to an increase in the total return index.
C
Hold
5/11/2020Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 5/11/2020 due to a major decline in the growth index, total return index and valuation index. Operating cash flow declined 56.38% from $30.52B to $13.31B, EBIT declined 49.73% from $25.57B to $12.85B, and earnings per share declined from $4.99 to $2.55.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 5/11/2020 due to a major decline in the growth index, total return index and valuation index. Operating cash flow declined 56.38% from $30.52B to $13.31B, EBIT declined 49.73% from $25.57B to $12.85B, and earnings per share declined from $4.99 to $2.55.
B
Buy
4/20/2020Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B- from B on 4/20/2020 due to a decline in the total return index and growth index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B- from B on 4/20/2020 due to a decline in the total return index and growth index.
B
Buy
1/30/2020Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B from B- on 1/30/2020 due to an increase in the growth index, valuation index and total return index. Earnings per share increased from $3.0322 to $4.99, EBIT increased 63.64% from $15.63B to $25.57B, and operating cash flow increased 53.27% from $19.91B to $30.52B.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B from B- on 1/30/2020 due to an increase in the growth index, valuation index and total return index. Earnings per share increased from $3.0322 to $4.99, EBIT increased 63.64% from $15.63B to $25.57B, and operating cash flow increased 53.27% from $19.91B to $30.52B.
B
Buy
1/29/2020Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B- from B on 1/29/2020 due to a decline in the valuation index, volatility index and growth index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B- from B on 1/29/2020 due to a decline in the valuation index, volatility index and growth index.
B
Buy
11/19/2019Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B from B- on 11/19/2019 due to a large increase in the growth index, volatility index and total return index. Operating cash flow increased 71.11% from $11.64B to $19.91B, earnings per share increased from $2.18 to $3.0322, and EBIT increased 35.35% from $11.54B to $15.63B.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B from B- on 11/19/2019 due to a large increase in the growth index, volatility index and total return index. Operating cash flow increased 71.11% from $11.64B to $19.91B, earnings per share increased from $2.18 to $3.0322, and EBIT increased 35.35% from $11.54B to $15.63B.
B
Buy
8/2/2019Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 8/2/2019 due to an increase in the growth index, total return index and solvency index. The quick ratio increased from 1.13 to 1.35, and operating cash flow increased 4.31% from $11.16B to $11.64B.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 8/2/2019 due to an increase in the growth index, total return index and solvency index. The quick ratio increased from 1.13 to 1.35, and operating cash flow increased 4.31% from $11.16B to $11.64B.
C
Hold
6/10/2019Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 6/10/2019 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 6/10/2019 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index.
B
Buy
5/22/2019Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 5/22/2019 due to an increase in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 5/22/2019 due to an increase in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
C
Hold
5/7/2019Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 5/7/2019 due to a significant decline in the growth index, valuation index and solvency index. Operating cash flow declined 58.21% from $26.69B to $11.16B, EBIT declined 42.54% from $23.35B to $13.42B, and earnings per share declined from $4.18 to $2.46.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 5/7/2019 due to a significant decline in the growth index, valuation index and solvency index. Operating cash flow declined 58.21% from $26.69B to $11.16B, EBIT declined 42.54% from $23.35B to $13.42B, and earnings per share declined from $4.18 to $2.46.
B
Buy
4/8/2019Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 4/8/2019 due to an increase in the total return index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 4/8/2019 due to an increase in the total return index.
C
Hold
2/15/2019Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 2/15/2019 due to a decline in the total return index, valuation index and volatility index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 2/15/2019 due to a decline in the total return index, valuation index and volatility index.
B
Buy
1/17/2019Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B- from B on 1/17/2019 due to a major decline in the total return index and volatility index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B- from B on 1/17/2019 due to a major decline in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
11/26/2018Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B from A on 11/26/2018 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index and volatility index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B from A on 11/26/2018 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index and volatility index.
A
Buy
11/8/2018Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A from B+ on 11/8/2018 due to a major increase in the growth index, valuation index and volatility index. Operating cash flow increased 34.75% from $14.49B to $19.52B, EBIT increased 27.8% from $12.61B to $16.12B, and earnings per share increased from $2.34 to $2.9176.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A from B+ on 11/8/2018 due to a major increase in the growth index, valuation index and volatility index. Operating cash flow increased 34.75% from $14.49B to $19.52B, EBIT increased 27.8% from $12.61B to $16.12B, and earnings per share increased from $2.34 to $2.9176.
B
Buy
10/1/2018Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B+ from B on 10/1/2018 due to a noticeable increase in the growth index, volatility index and total return index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B+ from B on 10/1/2018 due to a noticeable increase in the growth index, volatility index and total return index.
B
Buy
6/27/2018Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B from B- on 6/27/2018 due to a major increase in the total return index and volatility index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B from B- on 6/27/2018 due to a major increase in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
5/7/2018Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B- from B on 5/7/2018 due to a significant decline in the growth index, total return index and solvency index. Operating cash flow declined 46.52% from $28.29B to $15.13B, EBIT declined 39.51% from $26.27B to $15.89B, and total revenue declined 30.76% from $88.29B to $61.14B.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B- from B on 5/7/2018 due to a significant decline in the growth index, total return index and solvency index. Operating cash flow declined 46.52% from $28.29B to $15.13B, EBIT declined 39.51% from $26.27B to $15.89B, and total revenue declined 30.76% from $88.29B to $61.14B.
B
Buy
11/21/2017Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B from B+ on 11/21/2017 due to a decline in the volatility index, valuation index and solvency index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B from B+ on 11/21/2017 due to a decline in the volatility index, valuation index and solvency index.
B
Buy
11/6/2017Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B+ from B on 11/6/2017 due to a major increase in the growth index, volatility index and solvency index. Operating cash flow increased 87.21% from $8.36B to $15.66B, earnings per share increased from $1.67 to $2.0659, and EBIT increased 21.84% from $10.77B to $13.12B.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B+ from B on 11/6/2017 due to a major increase in the growth index, volatility index and solvency index. Operating cash flow increased 87.21% from $8.36B to $15.66B, earnings per share increased from $1.67 to $2.0659, and EBIT increased 21.84% from $10.77B to $13.12B.
B
Buy
9/5/2017Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B from B- on 9/5/2017 due to an increase in the volatility index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B from B- on 9/5/2017 due to an increase in the volatility index.
B
Buy
8/21/2017Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B- from B on 8/21/2017 due to a decline in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B- from B on 8/21/2017 due to a decline in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
B
Buy
8/4/2017Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B from B- on 8/4/2017 due to a large increase in the growth index, volatility index and valuation index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B from B- on 8/4/2017 due to a large increase in the growth index, volatility index and valuation index.
B
Buy
5/10/2017Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B- from B on 5/10/2017 due to a significant decline in the growth index, valuation index and volatility index. Operating cash flow declined 53.71% from $27.06B to $12.52B, EBIT declined 39.65% from $23.36B to $14.1B, and earnings per share declined from $3.36 to $2.1.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B- from B on 5/10/2017 due to a significant decline in the growth index, valuation index and volatility index. Operating cash flow declined 53.71% from $27.06B to $12.52B, EBIT declined 39.65% from $23.36B to $14.1B, and earnings per share declined from $3.36 to $2.1.
B
Buy
10/28/2016Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B from B- on 10/28/2016 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B from B- on 10/28/2016 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
B
Buy
3/11/2016Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B- from B on 3/11/2016 due to a large decline in the volatility index, valuation index and total return index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B- from B on 3/11/2016 due to a large decline in the volatility index, valuation index and total return index.
B
Buy
2/23/2016Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B from B+ on 2/23/2016 due to a decline in the volatility index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B from B+ on 2/23/2016 due to a decline in the volatility index.
B
Buy
1/29/2016Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B+ from B on 1/29/2016 due to an increase in the solvency index, growth index and volatility index. Operating cash flow increased 103.81% from $13.48B to $27.46B, earnings per share increased from $1.9613 to $3.28, and EBIT increased 65.29% from $14.62B to $24.17B.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to B+ from B on 1/29/2016 due to an increase in the solvency index, growth index and volatility index. Operating cash flow increased 103.81% from $13.48B to $27.46B, earnings per share increased from $1.9613 to $3.28, and EBIT increased 65.29% from $14.62B to $24.17B.
B
Buy
1/28/2016Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B from B+ on 1/28/2016 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B from B+ on 1/28/2016 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
1/22/2016Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 1/22/2016 due to a decline in the volatility index, solvency index and total return index. Debt to equity increased from 0.44 to 0.54.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 1/22/2016 due to a decline in the volatility index, solvency index and total return index. Debt to equity increased from 0.44 to 0.54.
A
Buy
10/22/2015Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 10/22/2015 due to an increase in the volatility index and valuation index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 10/22/2015 due to an increase in the volatility index and valuation index.
B
Buy
9/29/2015Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 9/29/2015 due to a large decline in the volatility index, solvency index and total return index. Debt to equity increased from 0.34 to 0.43, and the quick ratio declined from 0.88 to 0.84.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 9/29/2015 due to a large decline in the volatility index, solvency index and total return index. Debt to equity increased from 0.34 to 0.43, and the quick ratio declined from 0.88 to 0.84.
A
Buy
6/18/2015Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to A- from A on 6/18/2015 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index and volatility index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to A- from A on 6/18/2015 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index and volatility index.
A
Buy
6/3/2015Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A from A- on 6/3/2015 due to an increase in the volatility index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A from A- on 6/3/2015 due to an increase in the volatility index.
A
Buy
5/12/2015Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to A- from A on 5/12/2015 due to a decline in the total return index, solvency index and volatility index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to A- from A on 5/12/2015 due to a decline in the total return index, solvency index and volatility index.
A
Buy
4/30/2015Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to A from A+ on 4/30/2015 due to a large decline in the growth index, volatility index and dividend index. Operating cash flow declined 43.42% from $33.72B to $19.08B, EBIT declined 24.61% from $24.25B to $18.28B, and earnings per share declined from $3.06 to $2.33.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to A from A+ on 4/30/2015 due to a large decline in the growth index, volatility index and dividend index. Operating cash flow declined 43.42% from $33.72B to $19.08B, EBIT declined 24.61% from $24.25B to $18.28B, and earnings per share declined from $3.06 to $2.33.
A
Buy
11/17/2014Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A+ from A on 11/17/2014 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A+ from A on 11/17/2014 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
A
Buy
10/30/2014Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A from A- on 10/30/2014 due to a large increase in the growth index, volatility index and valuation index. Operating cash flow increased 29.21% from $10.26B to $13.25B, total revenue increased 12.53% from $37.43B to $42.12B, and earnings per share increased from $1.28 to $1.4135.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A from A- on 10/30/2014 due to a large increase in the growth index, volatility index and valuation index. Operating cash flow increased 29.21% from $10.26B to $13.25B, total revenue increased 12.53% from $37.43B to $42.12B, and earnings per share increased from $1.28 to $1.4135.
A
Buy
9/11/2014Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to A- from A on 9/11/2014 due to a large decline in the total return index and volatility index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to A- from A on 9/11/2014 due to a large decline in the total return index and volatility index.
A
Buy
9/8/2014Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to A from A+ on 9/8/2014 due to a decline in the valuation index, total return index and volatility index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to A from A+ on 9/8/2014 due to a decline in the valuation index, total return index and volatility index.
A
Buy
7/25/2014Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A+ from A on 7/25/2014 due to a noticeable increase in the growth index, valuation index and total return index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A+ from A on 7/25/2014 due to a noticeable increase in the growth index, valuation index and total return index.
A
Buy
7/22/2014Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A from A- on 7/22/2014 due to a substantial increase in the total return index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A from A- on 7/22/2014 due to a substantial increase in the total return index.
A
Buy
6/23/2014Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to A- from A on 6/23/2014 due to a substantial decline in the valuation index and dividend index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to A- from A on 6/23/2014 due to a substantial decline in the valuation index and dividend index.
A
Buy
6/6/2014Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A from A- on 6/6/2014 due to a major increase in the valuation index, volatility index and dividend index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A from A- on 6/6/2014 due to a major increase in the valuation index, volatility index and dividend index.
A
Buy
4/25/2014Upgraded
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 4/25/2014 due to an increase in the volatility index, valuation index and total return index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 4/25/2014 due to an increase in the volatility index, valuation index and total return index.
B
Buy
4/21/2014Downgrade
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 4/21/2014 due to a large decline in the volatility index.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 4/21/2014 due to a large decline in the volatility index.
