Dow Jones priced in gold
What Dow Jones is worth when the price is counted in gold instead of dollars.
One Dow Jones was worth 12.3 troy ounces of gold on 9 October 2026.
Price in US dollars: $51,655
Change in gold and in US dollars
| Period | In gold | In US dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +5% | +11.4% |
| 5 years | −38% | +48.7% |
| 10 years | −16.1% | +183% |
As of 9 October 2026. Over ten years, Dow Jones gained 183% in US dollars and lost 16.1% against gold.
Dow Jones in gold terms
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is the oldest widely followed stock index, which makes it useful for long comparisons. Measured in gold, it has gone through long swings in both directions, and those swings line up with periods when confidence moved between companies and hard money. The chart shows how many ounces of gold one unit of the index is worth.
Questions about Dow Jones in gold
How much is Dow Jones worth in gold?
One Dow Jones was worth 12.3 troy ounces of gold on 9 October 2026. Its price in US dollars was $51,655.
How has Dow Jones performed in gold terms?
Measured in gold, Dow Jones changed by +5% over one year, −38% over five years, −16.1% over ten years, as of 9 October 2026. In US dollars the changes were +11.4% over one year, +48.7% over five years, +183% over ten years.