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Dow Jones in 1954

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 44.0% in 1954, from 280.90 at the end of 1953 to 404.39. Its highest close was 404.39 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 3, 1955, and its lowest 279.87 on Jan 11. The biggest one-day fall was −2.1% on Jun 8 and the biggest rise +2.1% on Nov 3. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 45.0%.

Change in 1954
+44.0%
280.90 → 404.39
High
404.39
Dec 31
Low
279.87
Jan 11
After inflation
+45.0%
US CPI
Up days
158 of 252
longest run 9 up, 7 down
Record highs
13
closing records

Dow Jones, daily closes 1954

Numbers mark the events below
292342393previous recordJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1Feb 26: Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 294.07 (April 17, 1930).2Jun 8: Biggest one-day fall of the year: −2.1%.3Nov 3: Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.1%.4Nov 23: Dow Jones sets the first of 13 record closing highs this year, at 382.74. Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 381.17 (September 3, 1929).5Dec 29: Dow Jones closes above 400 for the first time (401.97).6Dec 31: Last record close of the year: 404.39.

Key Events in 1954

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

  1. 1
    Friday, February 26 From the data
    Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 294.07 (April 17, 1930).
  2. 2
    Tuesday, June 8 From the data
    Biggest one-day fall of the year: −2.1%.
  3. 3
    Wednesday, November 3 From the data
    Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.1%.
  4. 4
    Tuesday, November 23 From the data
    Dow Jones sets the first of 13 record closing highs this year, at 382.74. Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 381.17 (September 3, 1929).
  5. 5
    Wednesday, December 29 From the data
    Dow Jones closes above 400 for the first time (401.97).
  6. 6
    Friday, December 31 From the data
    Last record close of the year: 404.39.

Biggest days of 1954

Best daysWorst days
Nov 3+2.1%Jun 8−2.1%
Nov 4+1.5%Aug 31−1.6%
Apr 29+1.4%Aug 6−1.4%
Dec 28+1.2%Oct 14−1.2%
Dec 16+1.1%Feb 16−1.0%

Volatility: 8.7% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

MonthCloseChangeHighLow
Jan292.39+4.1%292.85279.87
Feb294.54+0.7%294.54289.54
Mar303.51+3.0%303.51296.40
Apr319.33+5.2%319.33304.26
May327.49+2.6%327.49317.93
Jun333.53+1.8%336.90319.27
Jul347.92+4.3%347.92334.12
Aug335.80−3.5%350.38335.80
Sep360.46+7.3%363.32338.13
Oct352.14−2.3%364.43352.14
Nov386.77+9.8%388.51353.96
Dec404.39+4.6%404.39384.04

Other Markets in 1954

Change over the calendar year.

MarketChangeYear-end
Dow Jones+44.0%404.39
S&P 500 in 1954+45.0%35.98
1950195119521953195419551956195719581959

Dow Jones in 1954: FAQ

How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 1954?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 44.0% in 1954, from 280.90 at the end of 1953 to 404.39. Its highest close was 404.39 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 3, 1955, and its lowest 279.87 on Jan 11. The biggest one-day fall was −2.1% on Jun 8 and the biggest rise +2.1% on Nov 3. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 45.0%.

What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1954?

Highest: 404.39 on December 31, 1954. Lowest: 279.87 on January 11, 1954. It closed higher on 158 of 252 trading days.

Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 1954?

Yes — 13 record closing highs, the last at 404.39 on December 31, 1954.

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.