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Dow Jones in 1945

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 26.6% in 1945, from 152.32 at the end of 1944 to 192.91. Its highest close was 195.82 on Dec 11, and its lowest 151.35 on Jan 24. The biggest one-day fall was −2.0% on Jul 17 and the biggest rise +1.9% on Aug 23. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 23.9%.

Change in 1945
+26.6%
152.32 → 192.91
High
195.82
Dec 11
Low
151.35
Jan 24
After inflation
+23.9%
US CPI
Up days
163 of 286
longest run 7 up, 6 down
Below record
-49.4%
at the end of 1945

Dow Jones, daily closes 1945

Numbers mark the events below
156174192JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1Feb 13: Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 155.92 (September 12, 1939).2Feb 19: Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 158.41 (November 12, 1938).3Apr 12: President Roosevelt dies; Harry S. Truman becomes president.4May 8: Victory in Europe Day; Allies accept Germany's unconditional surrender.5Jul 17: Biggest one-day fall of the year: −2.0%.6Aug 6: United States drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima.7Aug 15: Emperor Hirohito announces Japan's surrender by radio (August 14 in the US).8Aug 23: Biggest one-day rise of the year: +1.9%.9Sep 2: Japan formally surrenders aboard USS Missouri, ending World War II.10Dec 8: Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 194.40 (March 10, 1937).

Key Events in 1945

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

  1. 1
    Tuesday, February 13 From the data
    Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 155.92 (September 12, 1939).
  2. 2
    Monday, February 19 From the data
    Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 158.41 (November 12, 1938).
  3. 3
    Thursday, April 12
    President Roosevelt dies; Harry S. Truman becomes president. Source
    Dow Jones: +0.3% that day · +5.4% a month later
  4. 4
    Tuesday, May 8
    Victory in Europe Day; Allies accept Germany's unconditional surrender. Source
    Dow Jones: −0.1% that day · +0.9% a month later
  5. 5
    Tuesday, July 17 From the data
    Biggest one-day fall of the year: −2.0%.
  6. 6
    Monday, August 6
    United States drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Source
    Dow Jones: +0.1% that day · +7.9% a month later
  7. 7
    Wednesday, August 15
    Emperor Hirohito announces Japan's surrender by radio (August 14 in the US). Source
    Dow Jones: −0.2% next trading day (Aug 17) · +7.9% a month later
  8. 8
    Thursday, August 23 From the data
    Biggest one-day rise of the year: +1.9%.
  9. 9
    Sunday, September 2
    Japan formally surrenders aboard USS Missouri, ending World War II. Source
    Dow Jones: −0.2% next trading day (Sep 4) · +2.5% a month later
  10. 10
    Saturday, December 8 From the data
    Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 194.40 (March 10, 1937).

Biggest days of 1945

Best daysWorst days
Aug 23+1.9%Jul 17−2.0%
Aug 9+1.7%Dec 17−1.7%
Apr 16+1.7%Mar 8−1.6%
Sep 18+1.6%Mar 9−1.6%
Aug 24+1.3%Jul 26−1.5%

Volatility: 9.5% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

MonthCloseChangeHighLow
Jan153.67+0.9%155.85151.35
Feb160.40+4.4%160.40153.79
Mar154.41−3.7%161.52152.27
Apr165.44+7.1%165.44154.99
May168.30+1.7%169.08163.09
Jun165.29−1.8%168.92164.57
Jul162.88−1.5%167.09160.91
Aug174.29+7.0%174.29161.55
Sep181.71+4.3%181.71173.90
Oct186.60+2.7%187.06183.06
Nov191.46+2.6%192.27186.41
Dec192.91+0.8%195.82189.07
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Dow Jones in 1945: FAQ

How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 1945?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 26.6% in 1945, from 152.32 at the end of 1944 to 192.91. Its highest close was 195.82 on Dec 11, and its lowest 151.35 on Jan 24. The biggest one-day fall was −2.0% on Jul 17 and the biggest rise +1.9% on Aug 23. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 23.9%.

What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1945?

Highest: 195.82 on December 11, 1945. Lowest: 151.35 on January 24, 1945. It closed higher on 163 of 286 trading days.

What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on April 12, 1945?

President Roosevelt dies; Harry S. Truman becomes president. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3% that day, and was +5.4% a month later.

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.