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Dow Jones in 1950

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 17.6% in 1950, from 200.13 at the end of 1949 to 235.41. Its highest close was 235.47 on Nov 24, and its lowest 196.81 on Jan 13. The biggest one-day fall was −4.7% on Jun 26 and the biggest rise +2.2% on Jul 18. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 11.0%.

Change in 1950
+17.6%
200.13 → 235.41
High
235.47
Nov 24
Low
196.81
Jan 13
After inflation
+11.0%
US CPI
Up days
164 of 281
longest run 9 up, 5 down
Below record
-38.2%
at the end of 1950

Dow Jones, daily closes 1950

Numbers mark the events below
200216232JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1Apr 8: Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 212.50 (May 29, 1946).2Jun 25: North Korean forces cross the 38th parallel, beginning the Korean War.3Jul 18: Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.2%.4Sep 8: Defense Production Act is enacted.5Dec 16: President Truman proclaims a national emergency (Proclamation 2914).

Key Events in 1950

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

  1. 1
    Saturday, April 8 From the data
    Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 212.50 (May 29, 1946).
  2. 2
    Sunday, June 25
    North Korean forces cross the 38th parallel, beginning the Korean War. Source
    Dow Jones: −4.7% next trading day (Jun 26) · −9.1% a month later
  3. 3
    Tuesday, July 18 From the data
    Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.2%.
  4. 4
    Friday, September 8
    Defense Production Act is enacted. Source
    Dow Jones: +0.8% that day · +6.1% a month later
  5. 5
    Saturday, December 16
    President Truman proclaims a national emergency (Proclamation 2914). Source
    Dow Jones: +1.6% that day · +8.5% a month later

Biggest days of 1950

Best daysWorst days
Jul 18+2.2%Jun 26−4.7%
Dec 27+2.0%Jun 29−3.7%
Dec 16+1.6%Nov 28−2.7%
Jul 19+1.6%Jul 12−2.7%
Aug 7+1.5%Dec 4−2.3%

Volatility: 12.6% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

MonthCloseChangeHighLow
Jan201.79+0.8%201.98196.81
Feb203.44+0.8%205.03201.69
Mar206.05+1.3%210.62202.33
Apr214.33+4.0%215.31206.37
May223.42+4.2%223.42214.87
Jun209.11−6.4%228.38206.72
Jul209.40+0.1%210.85197.46
Aug216.87+3.6%221.51211.26
Sep226.36+4.4%226.78218.10
Oct225.01−0.6%231.81225.01
Nov227.60+1.2%235.47222.52
Dec235.41+3.4%235.42222.33

Other Markets in 1950

Change over the calendar year.

MarketChangeYear-end
Dow Jones+17.6%235.41
S&P 500 in 1950+21.7%20.43
1950195119521953195419551956195719581959

Dow Jones in 1950: FAQ

How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 1950?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 17.6% in 1950, from 200.13 at the end of 1949 to 235.41. Its highest close was 235.47 on Nov 24, and its lowest 196.81 on Jan 13. The biggest one-day fall was −4.7% on Jun 26 and the biggest rise +2.2% on Jul 18. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 11.0%.

What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1950?

Highest: 235.47 on November 24, 1950. Lowest: 196.81 on January 13, 1950. It closed higher on 164 of 281 trading days.

What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on June 25, 1950?

North Korean forces cross the 38th parallel, beginning the Korean War. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 4.7% on the next trading day (June 26, 1950), and was −9.1% 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.