These figures are computed from 15 years of actual monthly closing prices. Past seasonal patterns are not a guarantee of future performance. See our methodology for how this is calculated, or visit the Academy to learn how to read seasonal data responsibly.
Dow Jones Ind. Avg. seasonality — common questions
What is Dow Jones Ind. Avg.'s best month historically?
Historically, November has been Dow Jones Ind. Avg.'s strongest month, averaging +3.44% with a 87% win rate over 15 years of data. September has been the weakest at -0.85%.
Is Dow Jones Ind. Avg. seasonal?
Dow Jones Ind. Avg. shows a measurable seasonal pattern: its best and worst months differ by 4.29 percentage points on average. These figures come from 15 years of real monthly closing prices. Seasonality is a historical tendency, not a prediction.
How does Dow Jones Ind. Avg. historically perform in August?
Dow Jones Ind. Avg. is currently in August, which has historically averaged -0.07% with a 56% win rate. That is a historically neutral window.
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