Dow Jones in 2006
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 16.3% in 2006, from 10,718 at the end of 2005 to 12,463. Its highest close was 12,511 on Dec 27 — a record that stood until January 11, 2007, and its lowest 10,667 on Jan 20. The biggest one-day fall was −2.0% on Jan 20 and the biggest rise +2.0% on Jun 29. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 13.4%.
Dow Jones, daily closes 2006
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2006
What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Friday, January 20 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −2.0%.
- 2
Thursday, June 29 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +2.0%.
- 3
Tuesday, October 3 From the dataDow Jones sets the first of 22 record closing highs this year, at 11,727. Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 11,723 (January 14, 2000).
- 4
Wednesday, December 27 From the dataLast record close of the year: 12,511.
Biggest days of 2006
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29 | +2.0% | Jan 20 | −2.0% |
| Jul 19 | +2.0% | May 17 | −1.9% |
| Jun 15 | +1.8% | Jun 5 | −1.8% |
| Apr 18 | +1.8% | May 30 | −1.6% |
| Jul 24 | +1.7% | Jul 13 | −1.5% |
Volatility: 9.9% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10,865 | +1.4% |
| Feb | 10,993 | +1.2% |
| Mar | 11,109 | +1.1% |
| Apr | 11,367 | +2.3% |
| May | 11,168 | −1.7% |
| Jun | 11,150 | −0.2% |
| Jul | 11,186 | +0.3% |
| Aug | 11,381 | +1.7% |
| Sep | 11,679 | +2.6% |
| Oct | 12,081 | +3.4% |
| Nov | 12,222 | +1.2% |
| Dec | 12,463 | +2.0% |
Other Markets in 2006
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | +16.3% | 12,463 |
| S&P 500 in 2006 | +13.6% | 1,418.30 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2006 | +9.5% | 2,415.29 |
| Russell 2000 in 2006 | +17.0% | 787.66 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2006 | +6.9% | 17,225.83 |
| Gold in 2006 | +23.2% | $632.00 |
| Silver in 2006 | +46.1% | $12.90 |
| WTI crude oil in 2006 | −0.3% | $60.85 |
| Brent crude oil in 2006 | +1.1% | $58.96 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2006 | +0.32 pp | 4.71% |
Dow Jones in 2006: FAQ
How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 2006?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 16.3% in 2006, from 10,718 at the end of 2005 to 12,463. Its highest close was 12,511 on Dec 27 — a record that stood until January 11, 2007, and its lowest 10,667 on Jan 20. The biggest one-day fall was −2.0% on Jan 20 and the biggest rise +2.0% on Jun 29. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 13.4%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2006?
Highest: 12,511 on December 27, 2006. Lowest: 10,667 on January 20, 2006. It closed higher on 136 of 251 trading days.
Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 2006?
Yes — 22 record closing highs, the last at 12,511 on December 27, 2006.
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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