The Dow Jones Composite Index finished the year 2024 at 13,391.71 points, an increase compared to the previous year. Even with the economic effects of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2021 had the highest point of the index in the past two decades. What is Dow Jones Composite Index? The Dow Jones Composite Index is one of the indices from the Dow Jones index family. It is composed of 65 leading U.S. companies: 30 stocks forming the Dow Jones Industrial Average index, 20 stocks from the Dow Jones Transportation index and 15 stocks from the Dow Jones Utility Average index. Importance of stock indices A stock market index shows an average performance of companies from a given section of the market. It is usually a weighted average, meaning that such factors as price of companies or their market capitalization are taken into consideration when calculating the index value. Stock indices are very useful for the financial market participants, as they instantly show the sentiments prevailing on a given market. They are also commonly used as a benchmark against portfolio performance, showing if a given portfolio has outperformed, or underperformed the market.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) index increased overall between January 2022 and April 2024. Between January 4 and June 17, 2022, the index dropped nearly ***** points. It then managed to recover to ********* points as of August 16, 2022, but started a sharp decrease again afterwards. As of March 3, 2025, the index stood at ********* points.

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The value of the DJIA index amounted to ****** at the end of June 2025, up from ********* at the end of March 2020. Global panic about the coronavirus epidemic caused the drop in March 2020, which was the worst drop since the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008. Dow Jones Industrial Average index – additional information The Dow Jones Industrial Average index is a price-weighted average of 30 of the largest American publicly traded companies on New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ, and includes companies like Goldman Sachs, IBM and Walt Disney. This index is considered to be a barometer of the state of the American economy. DJIA index was created in 1986 by Charles Dow. Along with the NASDAQ 100 and S&P 500 indices, it is amongst the most well-known and used stock indexes in the world. The year that the 2018 financial crisis unfolded was one of the worst years of the Dow. It was also in 2008 that some of the largest ever recorded losses of the Dow Jones Index based on single-day points were registered. On September 29, 2008, for instance, the Dow had a loss of ****** points, one of the largest single-day losses of all times. The best years in the history of the index still are 1915, when the index value increased by ***** percent in one year, and 1933, year when the index registered a growth of ***** percent.

The main stock market index of United States, the US500, rose to 6644 points on September 26, 2025, gaining 0.59% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.50% and is up 15.78% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United States. United States Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) index dropped around ***** points in the four weeks from February 12 to March 11, 2020, but has since recovered and peaked at ********* points as of November 24, 2024. In February 2020 - just prior to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the DJIA index stood at a little over ****** points. U.S. markets suffer as virus spreads The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a turbulent period for stock markets – the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also recorded dramatic drops. At the start of February, some analysts remained optimistic that the outbreak would ease. However, the increased spread of the virus started to hit investor confidence, prompting a record plunge in the stock markets. The Dow dropped by more than ***** points in the week from February 21 to February 28, which was a fall of **** percent – its worst percentage loss in a week since October 2008. Stock markets offer valuable economic insights The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a stock market index that monitors the share prices of the 30 largest companies in the United States. By studying the performance of the listed companies, analysts can gauge the strength of the domestic economy. If investors are confident in a company’s future, they will buy its stocks. The uncertainty of the coronavirus sparked fears of an economic crisis, and many traders decided that investment during the pandemic was too risky.

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This statistic presents the development of the Dow Jones Industrial Average index from 1986 to 2023. The 2023 year-end value of Dow Jones Industrial Average index amounted to *********. What is the Dow Jones Industrial Average index? Along with the NASDAQ 100 index, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is amongst the most well-known and used stock indexes in the world. DJIA index was created in 1985 by Charles Dow. It is second oldest U.S. index and one of the most important U.S. stock market indices. It reflects the performance of 30 of the most influential U.S. based companies from various industries, such as JPMorgan Chase, IBM and Walt Disney traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ. Performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average The year that the financial crisis unfolded, 2008, was one of the worst years of the Dow. It was also in 2008 that some of the largest ever recorded losses of the DJIA based on single-day points were registered. On September 29th of 2008, for instance, the Dow had a loss of ****** points, the third largest single-day loss of all times. Since 2008 the index has generally been increasing, registering a high of ********* in 2019 before the economic effects of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic caused both the largest single-day losses, and largest single-day gains of the DJIA.

The main stock market index of United States, the US500, fell to 6612 points on September 25, 2025, losing 0.39% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.27% and is up 15.09% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United States. United States Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

Stock market return (%, year-on-year) in United States was reported at 32.65 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Stock market return (%, year-on-year) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

The year-end closing values of the Dow Jones Transportation Index increased more than twofold since 2012. The value of Dow Jones Transportation Index amounted to 15,895.75 points in 2024. Even with the economic effects of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2021 had the highest point of the index in the past two decades.

The main stock market index of United States, the US500, rose to 6497 points on September 8, 2025, gaining 0.24% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.94% and is up 18.76% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United States. United States Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

Amazon.com, Inc. was the best performer in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) index in the fourth quarter of 2024. Over that period, its stock price rose more than **** percent. In 2020, most companies lost value in the first quarter as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but had largely recovered by the mid-year point. What is the DJIA? The DJIA is an index of 30 leading companies in the United States. Founded it 1885, it is one of the most indicators of sentiments on the financial markets. Many analysts follow indices such as the DJIA or the S&P 500 on a monthly or daily basis to have a better idea of how the stock market is doing at a given moment. The benefit of tracking markets The business cycle refers to the idea that the economy goes through a cyclic process of expansion and contraction. Stock market indices such as the DJIA can provide information on the timing of the next contraction, or recession. Investors try to use this and other data to predict the performance of sectors, or even single stocks. Of course, there is always a risk of choosing the stocks which don’t perform well.

Graph and download economic data for Dow-Jones Industrial Stock Price Index for United States (M1109BUSM293NNBR) from Dec 1914 to Dec 1968 about stock market, industry, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

Predictions for Dow Jones U.S. Select Regional Banks index: Gradual upward trend with potential for moderate growth in the near term. Risks include economic headwinds, rising interest rates, and geopolitical uncertainties, which could impact financial performance and market sentiment.

The Dow Jones North America Select Junior Gold index is expected to continue its upward trend with a low-moderate risk level due to strong fundamentals such as increasing demand for gold as a safe-haven asset during economic uncertainty, continued exploration and development activities, and potential mergers and acquisitions within the mining sector. However, geopolitical and economic headwinds, supply chain disruptions, and fluctuations in gold prices could pose risks to the index's performance.

The Dow Jones U.S. Utilities index is predicted to experience a moderate increase. This prediction is based on the index's historical performance and current economic conditions. However, there are some risks associated with this prediction, including interest rate changes and economic uncertainty.

United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, rose to 9285 points on September 26, 2025, gaining 0.77% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.32% and is up 11.59% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United Kingdom. United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

The statistic shows the best days of the Dow Jones Industrial Average index from 1897 to 2024. The best day in the history of the index was October 6, 1931, when the index value increased by almost ** percent - although it should be noted that this occured one day after the Dow Jones experienced its fourth-worst day of all time, dropping over **** percent. The largest gain in points occurred on October 13, 2008.

This statistic presents the worst performing stocks of the Dow Jones Industrial Average index in the fourth quarter of 2024, by performance. The price of Amgen's shares decreased by ***** percent, making it the worst performing DJIA stock in that quarter.