Dow Jones in 1925

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 30.0% in 1925, from 120.51 at the end of 1924 to 156.66. Its highest close was 159.39 on Nov 6 — a record that stood until February 3, 1926, and its lowest 115.00 on Mar 30. The biggest one-day fall was −3.7% on Nov 10 and the biggest rise +2.0% on Sep 3. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 25.6%.

Change in 1925

+30.0%

120.51 → 156.66

High

159.39

Nov 6

Low

115.00

Mar 30

After inflation

+25.6%

US CPI

Up days

179 of 301

longest run 8 up, 4 down

Record highs

closing records

Dow Jones, daily closes 1925

Numbers mark the events below

Key Events in 1925

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

1
Friday, January 2 From the data

sets the first of 65 record closing highs this year, at 121.25.
2
Tuesday, April 28

Chancellor Churchill announces Britain's return to the gold standard at $4.86 per pound. Source

Dow Jones: +0.5% that day · +7.7% a month later
3
Saturday, June 6

Walter Chrysler founds the Chrysler Corporation. Source

Dow Jones: −0.1% that day · +1.6% a month later
4
Thursday, September 3 From the data

Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.0%.
5
Friday, November 6 From the data

Last record close of the year: 159.39.
6
Tuesday, November 10 From the data

Biggest one-day fall of the year: −3.7%.
7
Tuesday, December 1

The Locarno Treaties are formally signed in London. Source

Dow Jones: +0.7% that day · +3.9% a month later

Biggest days of 1925

Best days		Worst days
Sep 3	+2.0%	Nov 10	−3.7%
Nov 25	+1.9%	Mar 16	−2.7%
Nov 11	+1.7%	Feb 16	−2.4%
Mar 25	+1.7%	Mar 23	−2.3%
Feb 20	+1.6%	Jan 5	−2.2%

Volatility: 13.3% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

Month	Close	Change	High	Low
Jan	123.22	+2.2%	123.60	119.46
Feb	122.71	−0.4%	122.86	117.96
Mar	116.75	−4.9%	125.68	115.00
Apr	120.01	+2.8%	122.02	117.40
May	129.95	+8.3%	129.95	121.10
Jun	131.01	+0.8%	131.01	126.75
Jul	133.81	+2.1%	136.50	131.33
Aug	141.18	+5.5%	143.18	134.55
Sep	143.46	+1.6%	147.73	137.22
Oct	156.52	+9.1%	156.52	144.77
Nov	151.08	−3.5%	159.39	148.18
Dec	156.66	+3.7%	157.01	152.11

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Dow Jones in 1925: FAQ

How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 1925?

What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1925?

Highest: 159.39 on November 6, 1925. Lowest: 115.00 on March 30, 1925. It closed higher on 179 of 301 trading days.

What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on December 1, 1925?

The Locarno Treaties are formally signed in London. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.7% that day, and was +3.9% a month later.

Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 1925?

Yes — 65 record closing highs, the last at 159.39 on November 6, 1925.

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.