Dow Jones in 2024
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 12.9% in 2024, from 37,690 at the end of 2023 to 42,544. Its highest close was 45,014 on Dec 4 — a record that stood until August 22, 2025, and its lowest 37,267 on Jan 17. The biggest one-day fall was −2.6% on Aug 5 and the biggest rise +3.6% on Nov 6. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 9.7%.
Dow Jones, daily closes 2024
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2024
What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Tuesday, January 2 From the dataDow Jones sets the first of 48 record closing highs this year, at 37,715.
- 2
Friday, May 17 From the dataDow Jones closes above 40,000 for the first time (40,004).
- 3
Monday, August 5Nikkei 225 falls 4,451.28 points to 31,458.42, its largest one-day point drop, amid a global sell-off. SourceDow Jones: −2.6% that day · +3.0% a month later
- 4
Tuesday, November 5Donald Trump wins the US presidential election. SourceDow Jones: +1.0% that day · +7.7% a month later
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Wednesday, November 6 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +3.6%.
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Wednesday, December 4 From the dataLast record close of the year: 45,014.
Biggest days of 2024
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6 | +3.6% | Aug 5 | −2.6% |
| Jul 16 | +1.8% | Dec 18 | −2.6% |
| Aug 8 | +1.8% | May 23 | −1.5% |
| Jul 26 | +1.6% | Aug 2 | −1.5% |
| May 31 | +1.5% | Sep 3 | −1.5% |
Volatility: 11.4% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38,150 | +1.2% |
| Feb | 38,996 | +2.2% |
| Mar | 39,807 | +2.1% |
| Apr | 37,816 | −5.0% |
| May | 38,686 | +2.3% |
| Jun | 39,119 | +1.1% |
| Jul | 40,843 | +4.4% |
| Aug | 41,563 | +1.8% |
| Sep | 42,330 | +1.8% |
| Oct | 41,763 | −1.3% |
| Nov | 44,911 | +7.5% |
| Dec | 42,544 | −5.3% |
Other Markets in 2024
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | +12.9% | 42,544 |
| S&P 500 in 2024 | +23.3% | 5,881.63 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2024 | +28.6% | 19,310.79 |
| Russell 2000 in 2024 | +10.0% | 2,230.16 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2024 | +19.2% | 39,894.54 |
| Gold in 2024 | +27.5% | $2,641.00 |
| Silver in 2024 | +21.3% | $28.94 |
| WTI crude oil in 2024 | +0.1% | $71.72 |
| Brent crude oil in 2024 | −3.1% | $74.64 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2024 | +0.71 pp | 4.57% |
Dow Jones in 2024: FAQ
How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 2024?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 12.9% in 2024, from 37,690 at the end of 2023 to 42,544. Its highest close was 45,014 on Dec 4 — a record that stood until August 22, 2025, and its lowest 37,267 on Jan 17. The biggest one-day fall was −2.6% on Aug 5 and the biggest rise +3.6% on Nov 6. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 9.7%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2024?
Highest: 45,014 on December 4, 2024. Lowest: 37,267 on January 17, 2024. It closed higher on 139 of 252 trading days.
What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on August 5, 2024?
Nikkei 225 falls 4,451.28 points to 31,458.42, its largest one-day point drop, amid a global sell-off. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.6% that day, and was +3.0% a month later.
Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 2024?
Yes — 48 record closing highs, the last at 45,014 on December 4, 2024.
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.