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Dow Jones Industrial Average Performance Over 10 years

Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)

Dow Jones Industrial Average returned +170.2% over the last 10 years, from $17,229.13 to $46,558.47.

Price today

$46,558.47

+170.2% over 10 years

The price increased 2.7× over 10 years.

Dow Jones Industrial Average 10 years shows how price evolved over this period using historical daily closing prices, including total return and (when available) CAGR.

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Key performance metrics

Total return
170.2%
CAGR
10.5%
Max drawdown
-37.1%
Best year
24.3%
Worst year
-9.4%
Volatility
11.1%
Avg annual return
9.8%

Data through 2026-03-13.

Key takeaways

Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 170.2% over the selected time window.

Performance insights

  • Dow Jones Industrial Average returned +170.2% over 10 years
  • Average annual return was +9.8%
  • Worst drawdown was -37.1%

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Yearly performance

Year2017
Price$24,719.22
Annual return+25.1%
Year2018
Price$23,327.46
Annual return-5.6%
Year2019
Price$28,538.44
Annual return+22.3%
Year2020
Price$30,606.48
Annual return+7.2%
Year2021
Price$36,338.30
Annual return+18.7%
Year2022
Price$33,147.25
Annual return-8.8%
Year2023
Price$37,689.54
Annual return+13.7%
Year2024
Price$42,544.22
Annual return+12.9%
Year2025
Price$48,063.29
Annual return+13.0%
Year2026
Price$46,558.47
Annual return-3.1%

About Dow Jones Industrial Average

This is a market index tracking a basket of securities. It is often used as a benchmark for market performance.

From2016-03-14
To2026-03-13

What this shows

Based on daily closing prices from 2016-03-14 to 2026-03-13.

FAQ

What does this page show?
It shows historical investment results based on past prices. Results are for education and research only, not financial advice.
How is CAGR calculated?
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) is the annualized return: (end value / start value)^(1/years) - 1. It smooths returns over the period.
Where does the data come from?
We use historical daily closing prices from the same data source as our calculators. Data is updated periodically.
Does this include dividends?
Returns are based on price only. Dividend reinvestment is not included unless stated. Total return indices would be higher when dividends are included.
Is this financial advice?
No. This is for education and research only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult a financial advisor for your situation.

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