The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), often referred to simply as “the Dow,” is one of the oldest and most well-known stock indices in the world. It tracks 30 large, publicly-owned companies trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ. The Dow is generally used as a barometer for the overall health of the United States stock market and, by extension, the U.S. economy. It includes companies from various industries. Investing in Dow Jones stocks offers several advantages, including exposur ...