United States

Dow Jones Industrial Average

One of the oldest U.S. stock market indexes, tracking 30 large, well-established companies chosen to represent the broader economy.

Operator

S&P Dow Jones Indices

Launched

1896

Country

United States

Methodology

Price-weighted rather than market-cap weighted — higher-priced stocks move the index more than lower-priced ones, a quirk unique among major benchmarks.

Major Sectors

Industrials

Technology

Financials

Healthcare

Consumer Staples