Dow Jones in 1914
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 30.7% in 1914, from 78.78 at the end of 1913 to 54.58. Its highest close was 83.43 on Mar 20, and its lowest 53.17 on Dec 24. The biggest one-day fall was −6.9% on Jul 30 and the biggest rise +3.9% on Dec 14. Adjusted for inflation, it lost 31.4%.
Dow Jones, daily closes 1914
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 1914
What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Sunday, June 28Archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated in Sarajevo. SourceDow Jones: −0.1% next trading day (Jun 29) · +0.5% a month later
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Thursday, July 30 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −6.9%.
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Friday, July 31The New York Stock Exchange closes due to the outbreak of war in Europe. Source
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Tuesday, August 4Britain declares war on Germany; the US declares neutrality. Source
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Saturday, August 15The Panama Canal opens with the passage of the SS Ancon. Source
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Saturday, November 28The New York Stock Exchange reopens for bond trading only. Source
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Saturday, December 12The New York Stock Exchange reopens for stock trading. Source
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Monday, December 14 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +3.9%.
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Thursday, December 24 From the dataBear market low: 53.17, 43.5% below the peak.
Biggest days of 1914
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14 | +3.9% | Jul 30 | −6.9% |
| Dec 28 | +2.3% | Jul 28 | −3.5% |
| Jan 30 | +1.3% | Dec 15 | −3.0% |
| Jan 14 | +1.3% | Dec 23 | −1.8% |
| May 1 | +1.3% | Apr 24 | −1.5% |
Volatility: 13.9% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82.85 | +5.2% |
| Feb | 82.26 | −0.7% |
| Mar | 82.39 | +0.2% |
| Apr | 79.12 | −4.0% |
| May | 81.57 | +3.1% |
| Jun | 80.66 | −1.1% |
| Jul | 71.42 | −11.5% |
| Dec | 54.58 | −23.6% |
Dow Jones in 1914: FAQ
How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average fall in 1914?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 30.7% in 1914, from 78.78 at the end of 1913 to 54.58. Its highest close was 83.43 on Mar 20, and its lowest 53.17 on Dec 24. The biggest one-day fall was −6.9% on Jul 30 and the biggest rise +3.9% on Dec 14. Adjusted for inflation, it lost 31.4%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1914?
Highest: 83.43 on March 20, 1914. Lowest: 53.17 on December 24, 1914. It closed higher on 94 of 191 trading days.
What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on July 28, 1914?
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 3.5% that day.
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.
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