Dow Jones Industrial Average Stocks
30 stocks · Updated Mar 25, 2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is one of the oldest and most-recognized stock market indices in the world. It tracks 30 large, publicly-traded blue-chip companies across various industries. Unlike the S&P 500, the DJIA is price-weighted, meaning stocks with higher share prices have a greater influence on the index's movements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dow Jones Industrial Average?
The DJIA is one of the oldest stock indices, tracking 30 large blue-chip U.S. companies. It's price-weighted, meaning higher-priced stocks have more influence.
How many stocks are in the Dow Jones?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average contains exactly 30 stocks.
What does price-weighted mean?
In a price-weighted index, stocks with higher share prices have more influence regardless of company size.
What is the difference between the Dow and the S&P 500?
The Dow tracks 30 stocks and is price-weighted, while the S&P 500 tracks 500 stocks and is market-cap-weighted.