Are Dow Jones Stocks a good buy?

Here’s how it works. The Dow Jones Industrial Average comprises 30 blue-chip stocks that are tops in their industries. But some Dow Jones stocks are better buys than others. You can't beat Dow Jones stocks for stability and defense in a down market. By the same token, the blue chip average won't always keep up in a rising market.

How many Dow Jones Stocks are there?

The 30 Dow Jones stocks are listed alphabetically below, along with their corresponding ticker symbols and a helpful link to a stock quote page. For more breaking news and analysis on the 30 stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, head over to The Motley Fool.

Can you beat Dow Jones Stocks in a down market?

You can't beat Dow Jones stocks for stability and defense in a down market. By the same token, the blue chip average won't always keep up in a rising market. Case in point: the S&P 500 gained 24% on a price basis last year, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite, which is both riskier and "growthier," rose 43%.