Dow Jones in 1967
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 15.2% in 1967, from 785.69 at the end of 1966 to 905.11. Its highest close was 943.08 on Sep 25, and its lowest 786.41 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −1.8% on Jun 5 and the biggest rise +1.8% on Jan 5. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 11.8%.
Dow Jones, daily closes 1967
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 1967
What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Thursday, January 5 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +1.8%.
- 2
Monday, June 5The Six-Day War between Israel and Egypt, Jordan and Syria begins. SourceDow Jones: −1.8% that day · −0.4% a month later
Biggest days of 1967
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5 | +1.8% | Jun 5 | −1.8% |
| Jun 6 | +1.8% | Nov 1 | −1.4% |
| Mar 16 | +1.7% | May 31 | −1.4% |
| Nov 21 | +1.5% | Apr 10 | −1.3% |
| Jul 18 | +1.5% | Feb 27 | −1.3% |
Volatility: 9.4% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 849.89 | +8.2% |
| Feb | 839.37 | −1.2% |
| Mar | 865.98 | +3.2% |
| Apr | 897.05 | +3.6% |
| May | 852.56 | −5.0% |
| Jun | 860.26 | +0.9% |
| Jul | 904.24 | +5.1% |
| Aug | 901.29 | −0.3% |
| Sep | 926.66 | +2.8% |
| Oct | 879.74 | −5.1% |
| Nov | 875.81 | −0.4% |
| Dec | 905.11 | +3.3% |
Other Markets in 1967
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | +15.2% | 905.11 |
| S&P 500 in 1967 | +20.1% | 96.47 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 1967 | +1.06 pp | 5.70% |
Dow Jones in 1967: FAQ
How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 1967?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 15.2% in 1967, from 785.69 at the end of 1966 to 905.11. Its highest close was 943.08 on Sep 25, and its lowest 786.41 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −1.8% on Jun 5 and the biggest rise +1.8% on Jan 5. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 11.8%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1967?
Highest: 943.08 on September 25, 1967. Lowest: 786.41 on January 3, 1967. It closed higher on 131 of 251 trading days.
What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on June 5, 1967?
The Six-Day War between Israel and Egypt, Jordan and Syria begins. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.8% that day, and was −0.4% 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.