What are Dow 30 stocks?

Dow 30 stocks are the stocks of the 30 companies that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average, one of the most widely-watched stock market indexes in the world. For starters, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is a stock market index that measures the stock performance of 30 large publicly owned companies in the United States.

Why is the Dow Jones industrial average called the Dow 30?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has been made up of 30 companies since 1928, which is why it's also known as the Dow 30. Even though it's called the Dow Jones Industrial Average, distinguishing it from other Dow Jones indexes such as the Dow Jones Transportation Average, the word "industrial" is an anachronism.

What is Dow 30 index?

The index is also known as Dow Jones Industrial Average index, the Dow and Dow Jones. Dow 30 index comprises of 30 blue-chip companies from different industries except for companies from the transportation and utility industry. It is managed by the S&P Dow Jones Indices.