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Dow Jones in 1965

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 10.9% in 1965, from 874.13 at the end of 1964 to 969.26. Its highest close was 969.26 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 5, 1966, and its lowest 840.59 on Jun 28. The biggest one-day fall was −1.6% on Jun 28 and the biggest rise +2.0% on Jun 30. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 8.8%.

Change in 1965
+10.9%
874.13 → 969.26
High
969.26
Dec 31
Low
840.59
Jun 28
After inflation
+8.8%
US CPI
Up days
141 of 252
longest run 9 up, 6 down
Record highs
39
closing records

Dow Jones, daily closes 1965

Numbers mark the events below
853905957previous recordJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1Jan 18: sets the first of 39 record closing highs this year, at 895.21.2Jan 28: closes above 900 for the first time (900.95).3Jun 28: Biggest one-day fall of the year: −1.6%.4Jun 30: Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.0%.5Dec 31: Last record close of the year: 969.26.

Key Events in 1965

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 18 From the data
    sets the first of 39 record closing highs this year, at 895.21.
  2. 2
    Thursday, January 28 From the data
    closes above 900 for the first time (900.95).
  3. 3
    Monday, June 28 From the data
    Biggest one-day fall of the year: −1.6%.
  4. 4
    Wednesday, June 30 From the data
    Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.0%.
  5. 5
    Friday, December 31 From the data
    Last record close of the year: 969.26.

Biggest days of 1965

Best daysWorst days
Jun 30+2.0%Jun 28−1.6%
Jun 29+1.3%Jun 14−1.5%
Dec 7+1.3%Jun 8−1.5%
Sep 27+0.9%Jun 24−1.4%
Sep 16+0.9%Jul 20−1.3%

Volatility: 7.6% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

MonthCloseChangeHighLow
Jan902.86+3.3%902.86869.78
Feb903.48+0.1%906.30881.35
Mar889.05−1.6%901.91887.82
Apr922.31+3.7%922.31890.33
May918.04−0.5%939.62913.22
Jun868.03−5.4%908.53840.59
Jul881.74+1.6%883.23861.77
Aug893.10+1.3%896.18878.89
Sep930.58+4.2%937.88893.60
Oct960.82+3.2%960.82929.65
Nov946.71−1.5%961.85946.38
Dec969.26+2.4%969.26939.53

Other Markets in 1965

Change over the calendar year.

MarketChangeYear-end
Dow Jones+10.9%969.26
S&P 500 in 1965+9.1%92.43
US 10-year Treasury yield in 1965+0.44 pp4.65%
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Dow Jones in 1965: FAQ

How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 1965?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 10.9% in 1965, from 874.13 at the end of 1964 to 969.26. Its highest close was 969.26 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 5, 1966, and its lowest 840.59 on Jun 28. The biggest one-day fall was −1.6% on Jun 28 and the biggest rise +2.0% on Jun 30. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 8.8%.

What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1965?

Highest: 969.26 on December 31, 1965. Lowest: 840.59 on June 28, 1965. It closed higher on 141 of 252 trading days.

Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 1965?

Yes — 39 record closing highs, the last at 969.26 on December 31, 1965.

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.