Dow Jones in 1945
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 26.6% in 1945, from 152.32 at the end of 1944 to 192.91. Its highest close was 195.82 on Dec 11, and its lowest 151.35 on Jan 24. The biggest one-day fall was −2.0% on Jul 17 and the biggest rise +1.9% on Aug 23. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 23.9%.
Dow Jones, daily closes 1945
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 1945
What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Tuesday, February 13 From the dataBack above its pre-bear-market peak of 155.92 (September 12, 1939).
- 2
Monday, February 19 From the dataBack above its pre-bear-market peak of 158.41 (November 12, 1938).
- 3
Thursday, April 12President Roosevelt dies; Harry S. Truman becomes president. SourceDow Jones: +0.3% that day · +5.4% a month later
- 4
Tuesday, May 8Victory in Europe Day; Allies accept Germany's unconditional surrender. SourceDow Jones: −0.1% that day · +0.9% a month later
- 5
Tuesday, July 17 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −2.0%.
- 6
Monday, August 6United States drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima. SourceDow Jones: +0.1% that day · +7.9% a month later
- 7
Wednesday, August 15Emperor Hirohito announces Japan's surrender by radio (August 14 in the US). SourceDow Jones: −0.2% next trading day (Aug 17) · +7.9% a month later
- 8
Thursday, August 23 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +1.9%.
- 9
Sunday, September 2Japan formally surrenders aboard USS Missouri, ending World War II. SourceDow Jones: −0.2% next trading day (Sep 4) · +2.5% a month later
- 10
Saturday, December 8 From the dataBack above its pre-bear-market peak of 194.40 (March 10, 1937).
Biggest days of 1945
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23 | +1.9% | Jul 17 | −2.0% |
| Aug 9 | +1.7% | Dec 17 | −1.7% |
| Apr 16 | +1.7% | Mar 8 | −1.6% |
| Sep 18 | +1.6% | Mar 9 | −1.6% |
| Aug 24 | +1.3% | Jul 26 | −1.5% |
Volatility: 9.5% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 153.67 | +0.9% |
| Feb | 160.40 | +4.4% |
| Mar | 154.41 | −3.7% |
| Apr | 165.44 | +7.1% |
| May | 168.30 | +1.7% |
| Jun | 165.29 | −1.8% |
| Jul | 162.88 | −1.5% |
| Aug | 174.29 | +7.0% |
| Sep | 181.71 | +4.3% |
| Oct | 186.60 | +2.7% |
| Nov | 191.46 | +2.6% |
| Dec | 192.91 | +0.8% |
Dow Jones in 1945: FAQ
How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 1945?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 26.6% in 1945, from 152.32 at the end of 1944 to 192.91. Its highest close was 195.82 on Dec 11, and its lowest 151.35 on Jan 24. The biggest one-day fall was −2.0% on Jul 17 and the biggest rise +1.9% on Aug 23. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 23.9%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1945?
Highest: 195.82 on December 11, 1945. Lowest: 151.35 on January 24, 1945. It closed higher on 163 of 286 trading days.
What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on April 12, 1945?
President Roosevelt dies; Harry S. Truman becomes president. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3% that day, and was +5.4% a month later.
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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