Dow Jones in 1927
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 28.8% in 1927, from 157.20 at the end of 1926 to 202.40. Its highest close was 202.40 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 3, 1928, and its lowest 152.73 on Jan 25. The biggest one-day fall was −3.7% on Oct 8 and the biggest rise +3.0% on Sep 6. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 31.7%.
Dow Jones, daily closes 1927
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 1927
What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Thursday, April 21 From the dataDow Jones sets the first of 48 record closing highs this year, at 166.66.
- 2
Tuesday, September 6 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +3.0%.
- 3
Saturday, October 8 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −3.7%.
- 4
Monday, December 19 From the dataDow Jones closes above 200 for the first time (200.93).
- 5
Saturday, December 31 From the dataLast record close of the year: 202.40.
Biggest days of 1927
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6 | +3.0% | Oct 8 | −3.7% |
| Oct 25 | +2.1% | Apr 25 | −1.8% |
| Nov 2 | +1.6% | Oct 17 | −1.8% |
| Sep 13 | +1.4% | Jun 14 | −1.8% |
| Aug 15 | +1.4% | Aug 12 | −1.6% |
Volatility: 11.2% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 156.41 | −0.5% |
| Feb | 161.96 | +3.5% |
| Mar | 160.08 | −1.2% |
| Apr | 164.21 | +2.6% |
| May | 172.96 | +5.3% |
| Jun | 166.23 | −3.9% |
| Jul | 182.61 | +9.9% |
| Aug | 189.79 | +3.9% |
| Sep | 197.59 | +4.1% |
| Oct | 181.73 | −8.0% |
| Nov | 198.21 | +9.1% |
| Dec | 202.40 | +2.1% |
Dow Jones in 1927: FAQ
How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 1927?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 28.8% in 1927, from 157.20 at the end of 1926 to 202.40. Its highest close was 202.40 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 3, 1928, and its lowest 152.73 on Jan 25. The biggest one-day fall was −3.7% on Oct 8 and the biggest rise +3.0% on Sep 6. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 31.7%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1927?
Highest: 202.40 on December 31, 1927. Lowest: 152.73 on January 25, 1927. It closed higher on 184 of 301 trading days.
Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 1927?
Yes — 48 record closing highs, the last at 202.40 on December 31, 1927.
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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