What stocks are included in the Dow Jones Industrial Average?

Plus, get timely analysis of the DJIA and 30 Dow stocks, including Apple ( AAPL ), Boeing ( BA ), Microsoft ( MSFT ), Walmart ( WMT) and the newest addition, Walgreens Boots Alliance ( WBA ). Since its founding in 1896 with 12 stocks, the Dow Jones industrial average (DJIA) has included America's largest companies across a wide range of industries.

What is the importance of the Dow Jones in stock investing?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average groups together the prices of 30 of the most traded stocks on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq. It is an index that helps investors determine the overall direction of stock prices. Why Is It Called Dow Jones?

What is the Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market Index?

The Dow Jones U.S. Total Market Index (DWCF) is a market-capitalization -weighted index Dow Jones Indexes maintains that provides broad-based coverage of the U.S. stock market. The Dow Jones U.S. Market Index, considered a total market index, represents the top 95% of the U.S. stock market based on market capitalization.

What is the history of the Dow Jones Industrial Average?

The The Dow Jones Industrial Average is the most well-known share index in the USA. The Dow Jones was developed by Charles Henry Dow and originally contained just 12 American companies. It was published for the first time in May 1896 and opened at a level of 40.94 points.