Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA): Explained

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is a stock market index that shows the performance of 30 large companies in the USA. It is one of the oldest and most widely followed stock market indices in the world, providing a snapshot of the overall health of the U.S. economy.

The companies included in the DJIA represent a variety of sectors, including technology, finance, healthcare, and consumer goods. Some of the most well-known companies in the DJIA include Apple, Microsoft, Boeing, and Coca-Cola.

The DJIA is closely watched by investors, traders, and analysts as an indicator of the overall performance of the U.S. stock market.