The Dow Jones began an incredible record-setting run on Jan. 25, 2017 when the index hit 20,000 for the first time.
This was followed by four more records during 2017, ending in Nov. 30, 2017 when the Dow closed at over 24,000 for the first time.
But the run wasn't over. On Jan. 4, 2018, the Dow closed over 25,000 and on Jan. 17, it closed over 26,000.
It hit two more highs in 2019, closing on November 15 above 28,000. It was a great time to hold a 401(k) or IRA.
Finally, in the last record before the coronavirus pandemic began, the Dow closed above 29,000 on Jan. 15, 2020.
