Dow Jones in 1963
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 17.0% in 1963, from 652.10 at the end of 1962 to 762.95. Its highest close was 767.21 on Dec 18 — a record that stood until January 3, 1964, and its lowest 646.79 on Jan 2. The biggest one-day fall was −2.9% on Nov 22 and the biggest rise +4.5% on Nov 26. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 15.1%.
Dow Jones, daily closes 1963
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 1963
What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Thursday, September 5 From the dataDow Jones sets the first of 14 record closing highs this year, at 737.98. Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 734.91 (December 13, 1961).
- 2
Tuesday, November 19Allied Crude Vegetable Oil Refining Co. files for bankruptcy in the 'salad oil swindle'. SourceDow Jones: +0.2% that day · +3.9% a month later
- 3
Friday, November 22President Kennedy is assassinated; the NYSE halts trading at 2:07 pm after a sharp drop. SourceDow Jones: −2.9% that day · +3.3% a month later
- 4
Tuesday, November 26 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +4.5%.
- 5
Wednesday, December 18 From the dataLast record close of the year: 767.21.
Biggest days of 1963
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26 | +4.5% | Nov 22 | −2.9% |
| Jan 3 | +1.6% | Nov 21 | −1.3% |
| Nov 29 | +1.3% | Feb 28 | −1.2% |
| Jan 8 | +1.2% | Feb 25 | −1.0% |
| Mar 4 | +1.1% | Jun 26 | −1.0% |
Volatility: 9.4% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 682.85 | +4.7% |
| Feb | 662.94 | −2.9% |
| Mar | 682.52 | +3.0% |
| Apr | 717.70 | +5.2% |
| May | 726.96 | +1.3% |
| Jun | 706.88 | −2.8% |
| Jul | 695.43 | −1.6% |
| Aug | 729.32 | +4.9% |
| Sep | 732.79 | +0.5% |
| Oct | 755.23 | +3.1% |
| Nov | 750.52 | −0.6% |
| Dec | 762.95 | +1.7% |
Other Markets in 1963
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | +17.0% | 762.95 |
| S&P 500 in 1963 | +18.9% | 75.02 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 1963 | +0.29 pp | 4.14% |
Dow Jones in 1963: FAQ
How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 1963?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 17.0% in 1963, from 652.10 at the end of 1962 to 762.95. Its highest close was 767.21 on Dec 18 — a record that stood until January 3, 1964, and its lowest 646.79 on Jan 2. The biggest one-day fall was −2.9% on Nov 22 and the biggest rise +4.5% on Nov 26. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 15.1%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1963?
Highest: 767.21 on December 18, 1963. Lowest: 646.79 on January 2, 1963. It closed higher on 139 of 251 trading days.
What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on November 22, 1963?
President Kennedy is assassinated; the NYSE halts trading at 2:07 pm after a sharp drop. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.9% that day, and was +3.3% a month later.
Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 1963?
Yes — 14 record closing highs, the last at 767.21 on December 18, 1963.
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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