Dow Jones in 2017
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 25.1% in 2017, from 19,763 at the end of 2016 to 24,719. Its highest close was 24,838 on Dec 28 — a record that stood until January 3, 2018, and its lowest 19,732 on Jan 19. The biggest one-day fall was −1.8% on May 17 and the biggest rise +1.5% on Mar 1. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 22.5%.
Dow Jones, daily closes 2017
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2017
What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Wednesday, January 25 From the datasets the first of 71 record closing highs this year, at 20,069. closes above 20,000 for the first time (20,069).
- 2
Wednesday, March 1 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +1.5%.
- 3
Wednesday, May 17 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −1.8%.
- 4
Friday, December 22President Trump signs the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, cutting the corporate tax rate to 21%. SourceDow Jones: −0.1% that day · +5.9% a month later
- 5
Thursday, December 28 From the dataLast record close of the year: 24,838.
Biggest days of 2017
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1 | +1.5% | May 17 | −1.8% |
| Nov 30 | +1.4% | Aug 17 | −1.2% |
| Sep 11 | +1.2% | Mar 21 | −1.1% |
| Apr 25 | +1.1% | Sep 5 | −1.1% |
| Nov 28 | +1.1% | Aug 10 | −0.9% |
Volatility: 6.7% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19,864 | +0.5% |
| Feb | 20,812 | +4.8% |
| Mar | 20,663 | −0.7% |
| Apr | 20,941 | +1.3% |
| May | 21,009 | +0.3% |
| Jun | 21,350 | +1.6% |
| Jul | 21,891 | +2.5% |
| Aug | 21,948 | +0.3% |
| Sep | 22,405 | +2.1% |
| Oct | 23,377 | +4.3% |
| Nov | 24,272 | +3.8% |
| Dec | 24,719 | +1.8% |
Other Markets in 2017
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | +25.1% | 24,719 |
| S&P 500 in 2017 | +19.4% | 2,673.61 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2017 | +26.9% | 6,903.39 |
| Russell 2000 in 2017 | +13.1% | 1,535.51 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2017 | +19.1% | 22,764.94 |
| Gold in 2017 | +13.5% | $1,306.30 |
| Silver in 2017 | +6.4% | $16.92 |
| WTI crude oil in 2017 | +12.5% | $60.42 |
| Brent crude oil in 2017 | +18.7% | $66.60 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2017 | −0.05 pp | 2.41% |
Dow Jones in 2017: FAQ
How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 2017?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 25.1% in 2017, from 19,763 at the end of 2016 to 24,719. Its highest close was 24,838 on Dec 28 — a record that stood until January 3, 2018, and its lowest 19,732 on Jan 19. The biggest one-day fall was −1.8% on May 17 and the biggest rise +1.5% on Mar 1. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 22.5%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2017?
Highest: 24,838 on December 28, 2017. Lowest: 19,732 on January 19, 2017. It closed higher on 143 of 251 trading days.
What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on December 22, 2017?
President Trump signs the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, cutting the corporate tax rate to 21%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1% that day, and was +5.9% a month later.
Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 2017?
Yes — 71 record closing highs, the last at 24,838 on December 28, 2017.
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.