Dow Jones Utility Average (^DJU)
^DJUShare Price Chart
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^DJUPerformance
The chart shows the growth of $10,000 invested in Dow Jones Utility Average in Jan 2010 and compares it to the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. It would be worth nearly $25,354 for a total return of roughly 153.54%. All prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.
^DJUReturns in periods
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1M | -3.89% | -10.03% |
| 6M | 2.22% | -12.20% |
| YTD | 3.62% | -18.73% |
| 1Y | 9.50% | -13.33% |
| 5Y | 6.31% | 9.22% |
| 10Y | 8.01% | 10.17% |
^DJUMonthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -2.38% | -1.22% | 10.55% | -4.04% | 2.32% | -5.25% | 5.66% | -1.47% | 0.37% | |||
| 2021 | -1.42% | -6.66% | 10.65% | 4.42% | -2.38% | -2.37% | 3.58% | 2.96% | -6.39% | 4.72% | -2.44% | 9.39% |
| 2020 | 6.76% | -10.51% | -9.98% | 2.93% | 3.68% | -4.89% | 8.24% | -3.32% | 1.43% | 5.29% | 0.46% | 0.34% |
| 2019 | 2.01% | 4.00% | 2.96% | 1.45% | -0.71% | 3.34% | -0.21% | 4.52% | 3.92% | -1.27% | -1.82% | 3.22% |
| 2018 | -3.33% | -4.35% | 3.56% | 2.08% | -1.67% | 2.36% | 1.77% | 0.30% | -0.80% | 1.84% | 1.10% | -3.91% |
| 2017 | 1.40% | 5.13% | -0.84% | 1.01% | 3.16% | -2.71% | 2.77% | 2.31% | -2.64% | 4.09% | 2.28% | -6.10% |
| 2016 | 5.80% | 1.53% | 7.71% | -2.11% | 0.76% | 8.66% | -0.71% | -6.26% | 0.19% | 1.06% | -6.30% | 4.26% |
| 2015 | 3.09% | -6.75% | -1.19% | -0.08% | 0.06% | -6.25% | 6.11% | -3.75% | 2.64% | 0.64% | -2.99% | 2.61% |
| 2014 | 3.20% | 2.47% | 2.58% | 4.03% | -1.56% | 5.69% | -6.37% | 4.65% | -2.32% | 8.28% | 0.46% | 3.06% |
| 2013 | 4.61% | 1.35% | 5.83% | 5.69% | -10.27% | 0.78% | 3.72% | -5.18% | 0.92% | 3.65% | -2.55% | 0.71% |
| 2012 | -3.41% | 0.60% | 1.64% | 2.53% | -0.53% | 2.85% | 2.34% | -4.96% | 1.61% | 0.77% | -5.27% | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 1.08% | 1.53% | -0.61% | 3.87% | 1.70% | -0.66% | -0.53% | 0.90% | -0.39% | 3.87% | -0.29% | 3.53% |
| 2010 | -5.32% | -2.87% | 3.11% | 2.41% | -6.90% | -0.96% | 7.77% | 0.89% | 2.38% | 1.66% | -3.32% | 3.47% |
^DJUDrawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
^DJUWorst Drawdowns
The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the Dow Jones Utility Average. A maximum drawdown is an indicator of risk. It shows a reduction in portfolio value from its maximum due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown since January 2010 for the Dow Jones Utility Average is 36.42%, recorded on Mar 23, 2020. It took 439 trading sessions for the portfolio to recover.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -36.42% | Feb 19, 2020 | 24 | Mar 23, 2020 | 439 | Dec 16, 2021 | 463 |
| -17.17% | Apr 21, 2022 | 41 | Jun 17, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -16.89% | Jan 30, 2015 | 152 | Sep 4, 2015 | 132 | Mar 16, 2016 | 284 |
| -16.34% | Nov 15, 2017 | 58 | Feb 8, 2018 | 272 | Mar 12, 2019 | 330 |
| -13.55% | Jul 7, 2016 | 91 | Nov 14, 2016 | 135 | May 31, 2017 | 226 |
| -13.35% | May 1, 2013 | 36 | Jun 20, 2013 | 201 | Apr 8, 2014 | 237 |
| -12.59% | Jan 20, 2010 | 92 | Jun 1, 2010 | 91 | Oct 8, 2010 | 183 |
| -11.78% | Jul 31, 2012 | 76 | Nov 15, 2012 | 84 | Mar 20, 2013 | 160 |
| -11.4% | Jul 22, 2011 | 12 | Aug 8, 2011 | 31 | Sep 20, 2011 | 43 |
| -8.67% | Jul 1, 2014 | 26 | Aug 6, 2014 | 54 | Oct 22, 2014 | 80 |
^DJUVolatility Chart
Current Dow Jones Utility Average volatility is 29.10%. The chart below shows the rolling 10-day volatility. Volatility is a statistical measure showing how big price swings are in either direction. The higher asset volatility, the riskier it is, because the price movements are less predictable.