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Dow Jones in 1955

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 20.8% in 1955, from 404.39 at the end of 1954 to 488.40. Its highest close was 488.40 on Dec 30 — a record that stood until March 2, 1956, and its lowest 388.20 on Jan 17. The biggest one-day fall was −6.5% on Sep 26 and the biggest rise +2.3% on Sep 27. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 20.3%.

Change in 1955
+20.8%
404.39 → 488.40
High
488.40
Dec 30
Low
388.20
Jan 17
After inflation
+20.3%
US CPI
Up days
157 of 252
longest run 11 up, 5 down
Record highs
49
closing records

Dow Jones, daily closes 1955

Numbers mark the events below
398438479previous recordJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1Jan 3: sets the first of 49 record closing highs this year, at 408.89.2Apr 23: Federal Reserve raises the margin requirement on stocks to 70%.3Sep 26: Dow falls about 6% after President Eisenhower's heart attack.4Sep 27: Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.3%.5Dec 30: Last record close of the year: 488.40.

Key Events in 1955

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

  1. 1
    Monday, January 3 From the data
    sets the first of 49 record closing highs this year, at 408.89.
  2. 2
    Saturday, April 23
    Federal Reserve raises the margin requirement on stocks to 70%. Source
    Dow Jones: +0.3% next trading day (Apr 25) · −1.2% a month later
  3. 3
    Monday, September 26
    Dow falls about 6% after President Eisenhower's heart attack. Source
    Dow Jones: −6.5% that day · −5.5% a month later
  4. 4
    Tuesday, September 27 From the data
    Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.3%.
  5. 5
    Friday, December 30 From the data
    Last record close of the year: 488.40.

Biggest days of 1955

Best daysWorst days
Sep 27+2.3%Sep 26−6.5%
Mar 15+2.0%Oct 10−2.9%
Nov 14+1.8%Mar 14−2.4%
Jul 6+1.7%Oct 3−2.3%
Oct 12+1.6%Jan 5−2.2%

Volatility: 13.4% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

MonthCloseChangeHighLow
Jan408.83+1.1%408.89388.20
Feb411.87+0.7%413.99405.70
Mar409.70−0.5%419.68391.36
Apr425.65+3.9%430.64412.97
May424.86−0.2%426.30414.12
Jun451.38+6.2%451.38424.88
Jul465.85+3.2%468.45453.82
Aug468.18+0.5%468.18448.84
Sep466.62−0.3%487.45455.56
Oct454.87−2.5%461.14438.59
Nov483.26+6.2%487.38454.89
Dec488.40+1.1%488.40480.72

Other Markets in 1955

Change over the calendar year.

MarketChangeYear-end
Dow Jones+20.8%488.40
S&P 500 in 1955+26.4%45.48
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Dow Jones in 1955: FAQ

How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 1955?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 20.8% in 1955, from 404.39 at the end of 1954 to 488.40. Its highest close was 488.40 on Dec 30 — a record that stood until March 2, 1956, and its lowest 388.20 on Jan 17. The biggest one-day fall was −6.5% on Sep 26 and the biggest rise +2.3% on Sep 27. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 20.3%.

What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1955?

Highest: 488.40 on December 30, 1955. Lowest: 388.20 on January 17, 1955. It closed higher on 157 of 252 trading days.

What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on September 26, 1955?

Dow falls about 6% after President Eisenhower's heart attack. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 6.5% that day, and was −5.5% a month later.

Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 1955?

Yes — 49 record closing highs, the last at 488.40 on December 30, 1955.

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.