There are 42 instances where there was negative performance for the Dow during the first of the half year (Q1 + Q2) back to 1900.
- The worst first half year performance for the Dow was in 1932, one of the worst years of the Depression, when the Dow fell -45.01% from December 31, 1931 - June 30, 1932.
- 2008 is currently tracking as the 10th worst first half year performance for the Dow with a decline of -14.46% YTD as of Friday's close (7/27).
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