$1,000 in Dow Jones 10 years ago = $3,074
If I'd invested $1,000 in Dow Jones
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,259 | +26% |
| 3 years ago | $1,616 | +62% |
| 5 years ago | $1,750 | +75% |
| 10 years ago | $3,074 | +207% |
| since inception (1992) | $16,394 | +1539% |
Return by year (Dow Jones)
| Year ▼ | Return i ↕ | $1,000 invested at year start i ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Is it too late to invest in Dow Jones? Is now a good time?
We don't predict the future. But over 10 years Dow Jones returned +12%/yr on average (best year 2017, worst 2022) — $1,000 would have become $3,074. That's the past, not a guarantee, but it puts "too late?" in perspective. Year-by-year returns are in the table above.
What return does Dow Jones give on average per year?
Over the last 10 years, Dow Jones returned on average +12%/yr (price performance, excluding dividends). Best year: 2017 (+25%), worst: 2022 (-9%). Past returns don't guarantee future ones.
How much would $1,000 invested in Dow Jones 5 years ago be worth?
About $1,750 today (+75% over 5 years). The 1, 3, 5 and 10-year breakdown is in the table above. Price performance, excluding dividends.
Is Dow Jones a good long-term investment?
This isn't advice. Historically, Dow Jones has risen over the long run (+12%/yr over 10 years), but with down years (worst: 2022). A broad index investment is judged over time and by diversification, not by timing — decide based on your horizon and risk tolerance.