Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) Investment & ROI Calculator
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) ROI calculator helps estimate how much an investment in this index would have grown using historical daily closing prices. Calculate ROI, profit, CAGR, drawdown, and compare against major benchmarks.
You can simulate a one-time investment (buy and sell dates) or a systematic plan (fixed amount each month over a period).
Quick Scenarios
Click Fetch prices to load historical closes.
Investment Calculator
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Results
Data: End-of-day close prices (cached). ℹ
Results are based on historical daily closing prices and are for educational purposes only.
ROI over time
Shows ROI over the selected period.
Performance Snapshot
How has this asset performed over standard time periods?
What could happen next?
You’ve seen how Dow Jones Industrial Average performed in the past. Explore our forecast scenarios and related tools for a broader view.
Forecasts are scenario-based estimates, not guarantees.
Performance context
This calculator reflects the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s historical performance over your selected period. The index is price-weighted across a smaller set of large US companies.
How this calculator works
- Historical index levels are sourced from third-party market data providers where available.
- ROI is calculated using historical closing prices based on your selected amount and time period, and does not include taxes, fees, spreads, or slippage unless explicitly stated.
- Calculator inputs and results are processed in your browser; we do not store your entries on our servers.
- This tool is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.
Note: Results shown are nominal returns and do not account for inflation. Real purchasing power may differ over time.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
10-year ROI over time
Same view as above, for the last 10 years. Uses "If invested ($)" from Performance Snapshot.
Compare vs Benchmark
This section compares Dow Jones Industrial Average performance against major benchmarks over the same periods.
See whether this asset outperformed common benchmarks over the same periods.
Benchmark comparison will be available soon.
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Projection based on historical growth
Illustrative estimateProjected annual growth: —
Based on historical performance. Not a guarantee.
Historical growth-based estimate
Illustrative projected prices
Assuming the modeled growth rate continues
Based on historical performance. Not a guarantee.
Use manual ROI calculator to enter prices without fetching.
How to interpret Dow Jones Industrial Average ROI
ROI shows the total percentage change between your buy and sell dates. CAGR estimates the annualized return over the period, while max drawdown highlights the largest peak-to-trough decline — useful for understanding risk alongside return.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Use Performance Snapshot to see standard periods like 1M, YTD, 1Y and 5Y.
How It Works
- Choose an investment amount and dates.
- Fetch historical prices (or enter custom prices).
- Review ROI, profit, CAGR, drawdown, and the ROI chart.
FAQ
What does this calculator show?
It shows total value, profit or loss in dollars, and ROI % from your investment and buy/sell prices. You can also see CAGR, max drawdown, and compare results to benchmarks.
Do I need an account?
No. Everything runs in your browser; we do not store your data or require sign-up.
Where do prices come from?
We use historical end-of-day (daily close) market prices that are cached locally for fast performance. Prices are not real-time and are for educational and research purposes only.
Does this include fees or taxes?
No. The calculator shows gross returns only. Fees, taxes, and dividends are not included. Use results for planning and education only.
What is CAGR?
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) is the annualized return over the period, as if the investment grew at a constant rate each year. It helps compare returns across different time spans.
How accurate are the results?
Results are based on historical daily closing prices and are for educational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.