Dow Jones in 2019
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 22.3% in 2019, from 23,327 at the end of 2018 to 28,538. Its highest close was 28,645 on Dec 27 — a record that stood until January 2, 2020, and its lowest 22,686 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −3.0% on Aug 14 and the biggest rise +3.3% on Jan 4. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 19.6%.
Dow Jones, daily closes 2019
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2019
What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Friday, January 4 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +3.3%.
- 2
Wednesday, July 3 From the datasets the first of 22 record closing highs this year, at 26,966.
- 3
Monday, August 5Yuan falls past 7 per dollar for the first time since 2008; US Treasury designates China a currency manipulator. SourceDow Jones: −2.9% that day · −1.4% a month later
- 4
Wednesday, August 1410-year Treasury yield falls below the 2-year yield for the first time since 2007; Dow falls about 800 points. SourceDow Jones: −3.0% that day · +3.4% a month later
- 5
Friday, December 27 From the dataLast record close of the year: 28,645.
Biggest days of 2019
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4 | +3.3% | Aug 14 | −3.0% |
| Jun 4 | +2.1% | Aug 5 | −2.9% |
| Jan 30 | +1.8% | Jan 3 | −2.8% |
| Feb 15 | +1.7% | May 13 | −2.4% |
| Feb 12 | +1.5% | Aug 23 | −2.4% |
Volatility: 12.4% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25,000 | +7.2% |
| Feb | 25,916 | +3.7% |
| Mar | 25,929 | 0.0% |
| Apr | 26,593 | +2.6% |
| May | 24,815 | −6.7% |
| Jun | 26,600 | +7.2% |
| Jul | 26,864 | +1.0% |
| Aug | 26,403 | −1.7% |
| Sep | 26,917 | +1.9% |
| Oct | 27,046 | +0.5% |
| Nov | 28,051 | +3.7% |
| Dec | 28,538 | +1.7% |
Other Markets in 2019
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | +22.3% | 28,538 |
| S&P 500 in 2019 | +28.9% | 3,230.78 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2019 | +35.2% | 8,972.60 |
| Russell 2000 in 2019 | +23.7% | 1,668.47 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2019 | +18.2% | 23,656.62 |
| Gold in 2019 | +18.9% | $1,519.50 |
| Silver in 2019 | +15.5% | $17.83 |
| WTI crude oil in 2019 | +34.5% | $61.06 |
| Brent crude oil in 2019 | +22.7% | $66.00 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2019 | −0.77 pp | 1.92% |
Dow Jones in 2019: FAQ
How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 2019?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 22.3% in 2019, from 23,327 at the end of 2018 to 28,538. Its highest close was 28,645 on Dec 27 — a record that stood until January 2, 2020, and its lowest 22,686 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −3.0% on Aug 14 and the biggest rise +3.3% on Jan 4. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 19.6%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2019?
Highest: 28,645 on December 27, 2019. Lowest: 22,686 on January 3, 2019. It closed higher on 145 of 252 trading days.
What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on August 14, 2019?
10-year Treasury yield falls below the 2-year yield for the first time since 2007; Dow falls about 800 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 3.0% that day, and was +3.4% a month later.
Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 2019?
Yes — 22 record closing highs, the last at 28,645 on December 27, 2019.
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.