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Dow Jones in 1906

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.9% in 1906, from 96.20 at the end of 1905 to 94.35. Its highest close was 103.00 on Jan 19 — a record that stood until September 28, 1916, and its lowest 85.18 on Jul 13. The biggest one-day fall was −2.8% on May 1 and the biggest rise +3.0% on May 4. Adjusted for inflation, it lost 7.1%.

Change in 1906
−1.9%
96.20 → 94.35
High
103.00
Jan 19
Low
85.18
Jul 13
After inflation
−7.1%
US CPI
Up days
157 of 304
longest run 7 up, 6 down
Record highs
10
closing records

Dow Jones, daily closes 1906

Numbers mark the events below
8794101previous recordJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1Jan 6: Dow Jones sets the first of 10 record closing highs this year, at 97.09.2Jan 12: Dow Jones closes above 100 for the first time (100.25).3Jan 19: Last record close of the year: 103.00.4Apr 18: The San Francisco earthquake destroys much of the city.5May 1: Biggest one-day fall of the year: −2.8%.6May 4: Biggest one-day rise of the year: +3.0%.7Jun 29: The Hepburn Act is signed, expanding federal regulation of railroad rates.8Jun 30: Congress passes the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act.

Key Events in 1906

What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.

  1. 1
    Saturday, January 6 From the data
    Dow Jones sets the first of 10 record closing highs this year, at 97.09.
  2. 2
    Friday, January 12 From the data
    Dow Jones closes above 100 for the first time (100.25).
  3. 3
    Friday, January 19 From the data
    Last record close of the year: 103.00.
  4. 4
    Wednesday, April 18
    The San Francisco earthquake destroys much of the city. Source
    Dow Jones: −1.2% that day · −3.5% a month later
  5. 5
    Tuesday, May 1 From the data
    Biggest one-day fall of the year: −2.8%.
  6. 6
    Friday, May 4 From the data
    Biggest one-day rise of the year: +3.0%.
  7. 7
    Friday, June 29
    The Hepburn Act is signed, expanding federal regulation of railroad rates. Source
    Dow Jones: −1.6% that day · −0.7% a month later
  8. 8
    Saturday, June 30
    Congress passes the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act. Source
    Dow Jones: −0.3% that day · +2.6% a month later

Biggest days of 1906

Best daysWorst days
May 4+3.0%May 1−2.8%
Jan 31+2.4%Apr 27−2.7%
Aug 18+2.1%Feb 28−2.6%
Apr 30+2.1%Jan 29−2.5%
Sep 12+2.0%Mar 19−2.2%

Volatility: 13.5% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

MonthCloseChangeHighLow
Jan100.69+4.7%103.0094.44
Feb93.94−6.7%101.7193.94
Mar96.95+3.2%96.9692.90
Apr90.53−6.6%98.1988.70
May93.75+3.6%93.7786.45
Jun87.01−7.2%95.2187.01
Jul92.41+6.2%92.4185.18
Aug94.01+1.7%96.0891.67
Sep94.84+0.9%96.0793.31
Oct92.91−2.0%96.7592.76
Nov95.12+2.4%95.3392.38
Dec94.35−0.8%95.8992.94
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Dow Jones in 1906: FAQ

How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average fall in 1906?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.9% in 1906, from 96.20 at the end of 1905 to 94.35. Its highest close was 103.00 on Jan 19 — a record that stood until September 28, 1916, and its lowest 85.18 on Jul 13. The biggest one-day fall was −2.8% on May 1 and the biggest rise +3.0% on May 4. Adjusted for inflation, it lost 7.1%.

What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1906?

Highest: 103.00 on January 19, 1906. Lowest: 85.18 on July 13, 1906. It closed higher on 157 of 304 trading days.

What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on June 29, 1906?

The Hepburn Act is signed, expanding federal regulation of railroad rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.6% that day, and was −0.7% a month later.

Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 1906?

Yes — 10 record closing highs, the last at 103.00 on January 19, 1906.

Data: Daily closes since 26 May 1896. Saturday sessions were held until 1952. The NYSE was closed from 31 Jul to 11 Dec 1914. Price index: dividends are not included. Inflation: US CPI-U. Events marked "From the data" are found automatically from the closing prices; the others are researched, with the source linked. Not investment advice.