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Dow Jones in 1927

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 28.8% in 1927, from 157.20 at the end of 1926 to 202.40. Its highest close was 202.40 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 3, 1928, and its lowest 152.73 on Jan 25. The biggest one-day fall was −3.7% on Oct 8 and the biggest rise +3.0% on Sep 6. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 31.7%.

Change in 1927
+28.8%
157.20 → 202.40
High
202.40
Dec 31
Low
152.73
Jan 25
After inflation
+31.7%
US CPI
Up days
184 of 301
longest run 10 up, 4 down
Record highs
48
closing records

Dow Jones, daily closes 1927

Numbers mark the events below
157178198previous recordJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1Apr 21: sets the first of 48 record closing highs this year, at 166.66.2Sep 6: Biggest one-day rise of the year: +3.0%.3Oct 8: Biggest one-day fall of the year: −3.7%.4Dec 19: closes above 200 for the first time (200.93).5Dec 31: Last record close of the year: 202.40.

Key Events in 1927

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

  1. 1
    Thursday, April 21 From the data
    sets the first of 48 record closing highs this year, at 166.66.
  2. 2
    Tuesday, September 6 From the data
    Biggest one-day rise of the year: +3.0%.
  3. 3
    Saturday, October 8 From the data
    Biggest one-day fall of the year: −3.7%.
  4. 4
    Monday, December 19 From the data
    closes above 200 for the first time (200.93).
  5. 5
    Saturday, December 31 From the data
    Last record close of the year: 202.40.

Biggest days of 1927

Best daysWorst days
Sep 6+3.0%Oct 8−3.7%
Oct 25+2.1%Apr 25−1.8%
Nov 2+1.6%Oct 17−1.8%
Sep 13+1.4%Jun 14−1.8%
Aug 15+1.4%Aug 12−1.6%

Volatility: 11.2% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

MonthCloseChangeHighLow
Jan156.41−0.5%156.56152.73
Feb161.96+3.5%161.96154.31
Mar160.08−1.2%161.78158.41
Apr164.21+2.6%167.36160.66
May172.96+5.3%172.96164.55
Jun166.23−3.9%171.98165.73
Jul182.61+9.9%182.61168.06
Aug189.79+3.9%190.63177.13
Sep197.59+4.1%198.97191.26
Oct181.73−8.0%199.78179.78
Nov198.21+9.1%198.21181.65
Dec202.40+2.1%202.40193.58
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Dow Jones in 1927: FAQ

How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 1927?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 28.8% in 1927, from 157.20 at the end of 1926 to 202.40. Its highest close was 202.40 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 3, 1928, and its lowest 152.73 on Jan 25. The biggest one-day fall was −3.7% on Oct 8 and the biggest rise +3.0% on Sep 6. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 31.7%.

What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1927?

Highest: 202.40 on December 31, 1927. Lowest: 152.73 on January 25, 1927. It closed higher on 184 of 301 trading days.

Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 1927?

Yes — 48 record closing highs, the last at 202.40 on December 31, 1927.

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.