FrançaisDow Jones: historical performance & « if you invested »
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Calculator: how much would I have made?
If you had invested $1000 in the Dow Jones…
| Investment | Value today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago (2025) | $1,259 | +26% |
| 3 years ago (2023) | $1,616 | +62% |
| 5 years ago (2021) | $1,750 | +75% |
| 10 years ago (2016) | $3,074 | +207% |
| since 1992 | $16,394 | +1539% |
Performance & « if you invested » — year by year
| Year | Year's return | $1,000 invested at year start → worth today |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +11% | $1,115 (+11%) |
| 2025 | +13% | $1,259 (+26%) |
| 2024 | +13% | $1,421 (+42%) |
| 2023 | +14% | $1,616 (+62%) |
| 2022 | -9% | $1,474 (+47%) |
| 2021 | +19% | $1,750 (+75%) |
| 2020 | +7% | $1,877 (+88%) |
| 2019 | +22% | $2,296 (+130%) |
| 2018 | -6% | $2,167 (+117%) |
| 2017 | +25% | $2,711 (+171%) |
| 2016 | +13% | $3,074 (+207%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does investing in the Dow Jones return?
$1000 invested in the Dow Jones 5 years ago would be worth $1,750 today, and $3,074 over 10 years (price return, excluding dividends).
How has Dow Jones performed in recent years?
Calendar-year returns — 2024: +13%. 2025: +13%. 2026: +11%. Full breakdown in the table above.
What is Dow Jones's average annual return?
Over 10 years, about 12%/yr, and 12%/yr over 5 years.
What if I had invested a different amount ($100, $5,000, $10,000)?
It's proportional: multiply the result. Over 5 years, $1000 in the Dow Jones is worth $1,750 — so $5,000 five times more, $10,000 ten times more. Use the calculator above.
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⚠️ Past performance, no predictive value and not investment advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Data: Yahoo Finance.