The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), Dow Jones, or simply the Dow, is a stock market index tracking the stock performance of 30 large companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. It is named after founder Charles Dow and his business associate, statistician Edward Jones. It is maintained by S&P Dow Jones Indices and its components are selected by a committee.
- Country
- United States
- Inception
- May 26, 1896
- Website
- http://www.djaverages.com, https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/equity/dow-jones-industrial-average/