Dow Jones in 1965
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 10.9% in 1965, from 874.13 at the end of 1964 to 969.26. Its highest close was 969.26 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 5, 1966, and its lowest 840.59 on Jun 28. The biggest one-day fall was −1.6% on Jun 28 and the biggest rise +2.0% on Jun 30. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 8.8%.
Dow Jones, daily closes 1965
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 1965
What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Monday, January 18 From the dataDow Jones sets the first of 39 record closing highs this year, at 895.21.
- 2
Thursday, January 28 From the dataDow Jones closes above 900 for the first time (900.95).
- 3
Monday, June 28 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −1.6%.
- 4
Wednesday, June 30 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +2.0%.
- 5
Friday, December 31 From the dataLast record close of the year: 969.26.
Biggest days of 1965
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 | +2.0% | Jun 28 | −1.6% |
| Jun 29 | +1.3% | Jun 14 | −1.5% |
| Dec 7 | +1.3% | Jun 8 | −1.5% |
| Sep 27 | +0.9% | Jun 24 | −1.4% |
| Sep 16 | +0.9% | Jul 20 | −1.3% |
Volatility: 7.6% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 902.86 | +3.3% |
| Feb | 903.48 | +0.1% |
| Mar | 889.05 | −1.6% |
| Apr | 922.31 | +3.7% |
| May | 918.04 | −0.5% |
| Jun | 868.03 | −5.4% |
| Jul | 881.74 | +1.6% |
| Aug | 893.10 | +1.3% |
| Sep | 930.58 | +4.2% |
| Oct | 960.82 | +3.2% |
| Nov | 946.71 | −1.5% |
| Dec | 969.26 | +2.4% |
Other Markets in 1965
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | +10.9% | 969.26 |
| S&P 500 in 1965 | +9.1% | 92.43 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 1965 | +0.44 pp | 4.65% |
Dow Jones in 1965: FAQ
How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 1965?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 10.9% in 1965, from 874.13 at the end of 1964 to 969.26. Its highest close was 969.26 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 5, 1966, and its lowest 840.59 on Jun 28. The biggest one-day fall was −1.6% on Jun 28 and the biggest rise +2.0% on Jun 30. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 8.8%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1965?
Highest: 969.26 on December 31, 1965. Lowest: 840.59 on June 28, 1965. It closed higher on 141 of 252 trading days.
Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 1965?
Yes — 39 record closing highs, the last at 969.26 on December 31, 1965.
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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