Dow Jones Industrial Average: A Historical Perspective
100 Years of Market Performance in One Chart
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is one of the oldest and most well-known stock market indices in the world. It tracks the performance of 30 large, publicly traded companies in the United States. The DJIA was created in 1896 by Charles Dow, the co-founder of Dow Jones & Company, and has been used by investors to track the overall health of the U.S. stock market ever since.
This interactive chart provides a visual representation of the DJIA's performance over the last 100 years. The chart is inflation-adjusted, which means that it takes into account the effects of inflation on the value of the index. This allows investors to see how the DJIA has performed in real terms over time.
The chart shows that the DJIA has experienced significant ups and downs over the years. However, it has generally trended upward, reflecting the long-term growth of the U.S. economy. The chart also shows that the DJIA has been relatively volatile in recent years, with large swings in both directions.
The DJIA is a valuable tool for investors. It provides a snapshot of the overall health of the U.S. stock market and can help investors make informed decisions about their investments.
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