The Dow Jones industrial average on Thursday closed above 25,000 points for the first time, setting a record for the 132-year-old index.

The Dow, which broke though the 25,000 barrier shortly after trading opened in the morning, ended the day 152 points higher, at 25, 075.13, a gain of 0.6 percent.

The other major stock indexes also gained. The Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index, a much broader index, closed at 2,723.99, a gain of 10.93 points or 0.4 percent. The Nasdaq composite rose 12.38 to 7,077.91, a gain of 0.2 percent.

The Dow’s climb continues an ascent that began in early 2016. Other major indexes have also reached all-time highs in recent days, including the Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index and the Nasdaq composite.