Dow Jones in 1995

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 33.5% in 1995, from 3,834.44 at the end of 1994 to 5,117.12. Its highest close was 5,216.47 on Dec 13 — a record that stood until January 22, 1996, and its lowest 3,832.08 on Jan 30. The biggest one-day fall was −2.0% on Dec 18 and the biggest rise +2.0% on May 31. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 30.1%.

Change in 1995

+33.5%

3,834.44 → 5,117.12

High

5,216.47

Dec 13

Low

3,832.08

Jan 30

After inflation

+30.1%

US CPI

Up days

142 of 252

longest run 6 up, 6 down

Record highs

closing records

Dow Jones, daily closes 1995

Numbers mark the events below

Key Events in 1995

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

1
Wednesday, February 15 From the data

Dow Jones sets the first of 69 record closing highs this year, at 3,986.17.
2
Thursday, February 23 From the data

Dow Jones closes above 4,000 for the first time (4,003.33).
3
Sunday, February 26

Barings Bank is declared insolvent after losses from Nick Leeson's Japanese derivatives trading. Source

Dow Jones: −0.6% next trading day (Feb 27) · +3.6% a month later
4
Wednesday, May 31 From the data

Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.0%.
5
Wednesday, August 9

Netscape goes public; shares priced at $28 close the first day at $58.25. Source

Dow Jones: −0.5% that day · −0.5% a month later
6
Tuesday, November 21 From the data

Dow Jones closes above 5,000 for the first time (5,023.55).
7
Wednesday, December 13 From the data

Last record close of the year: 5,216.47.
8
Monday, December 18 From the data

Biggest one-day fall of the year: −2.0%.

Biggest days of 1995

Best days		Worst days
May 31	+2.0%	Dec 18	−2.0%
Feb 3	+1.5%	May 18	−1.9%
Mar 10	+1.3%	Jul 19	−1.2%
Jan 13	+1.3%	Jan 19	−1.2%
May 22	+1.3%	Jul 18	−1.1%

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

Month by month

Month	Close	Change	High	Low
Jan	3,843.86	+0.2%	3,932.34	3,832.08
Feb	4,011.05	+4.3%	4,011.74	3,847.56
Mar	4,157.69	+3.7%	4,172.56	3,962.63
Apr	4,321.27	+3.9%	4,321.27	4,168.41
May	4,465.14	+3.3%	4,465.14	4,316.08
Jun	4,556.09	+2.0%	4,589.64	4,423.98
Jul	4,708.47	+3.3%	4,736.29	4,585.14
Aug	4,610.56	−2.1%	4,701.42	4,580.62
Sep	4,789.08	+3.9%	4,801.80	4,647.54
Oct	4,755.48	−0.7%	4,802.45	4,703.82
Nov	5,074.49	+6.7%	5,105.56	4,766.68
Dec	5,117.12	+0.8%	5,216.47	5,059.31

Other Markets in 1995

Change over the calendar year.

Market	Change	Year-end
Dow Jones	+33.5%	5,117.12
S&P 500 in 1995	+34.1%	615.93
Nasdaq Composite in 1995	+39.9%	1,052.13
Russell 2000 in 1995	+26.2%	315.97
Nikkei 225 in 1995	+0.7%	19,868.00
Gold in 1995	+1.0%	$387.00
Silver in 1995	+5.8%	$5.13
WTI crude oil in 1995	+10.0%	$19.54
Brent crude oil in 1995	+14.9%	$18.65
US 10-year Treasury yield in 1995	−2.26 pp	5.58%

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Dow Jones in 1995: FAQ

How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 1995?

What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1995?

Highest: 5,216.47 on December 13, 1995. Lowest: 3,832.08 on January 30, 1995. It closed higher on 142 of 252 trading days.

What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on February 26, 1995?

Barings Bank is declared insolvent after losses from Nick Leeson's Japanese derivatives trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6% on the next trading day (February 27, 1995), and was +3.6% a month later.

Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 1995?

Yes — 69 record closing highs, the last at 5,216.47 on December 13, 1995.

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.