$1,000 in Dow Jones 10 years ago = $2,965
If I'd invested $1,000 in Dow Jones
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,215 | +21% |
| 3 years ago | $1,559 | +56% |
| 5 years ago | $1,688 | +69% |
| 10 years ago | $2,965 | +197% |
| since inception (1992) | $15,812 | +1481% |
Return by year (Dow Jones)
| Year ▼ | Return i ↕ | $1,000 invested at year start i ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +8% | $1,075 (+8%) |
| 2025 | +13% | $1,215 (+21%) |
| 2024 | +13% | $1,371 (+37%) |
| 2023 | +14% | $1,559 (+56%) |
| 2022 | -9% | $1,422 (+42%) |
| 2021 | +19% | $1,688 (+69%) |
| 2020 | +7% | $1,811 (+81%) |
| 2019 | +22% | $2,215 (+121%) |
| 2018 | -6% | $2,090 (+109%) |
| 2017 | +25% | $2,615 (+161%) |
| 2016 | +13% | $2,965 (+197%) |
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 +11%/yr on average (best year 2017, worst 2022) — $1,000 would have become $2,965. 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 +11%/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 $1,688 today (+69% 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 (+11%/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.