How do I invest in the Dow Jones index?
jbelly767 asked:
Do I need to buy actual shares of the Dow or do I have to invest through a mutual fund? Could I invest in the Dow by something like the sharebuilder website?
Do I need to buy actual shares of the Dow or do I have to invest through a mutual fund? Could I invest in the Dow by something like the sharebuilder website?
By Dave W, July 6, 2009 @ 9:45 pm
There’s an exchange traded fund (ETF) that tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average. You can buy it like a stock. The ticker symbol is DIA.
By jrbro1, July 10, 2009 @ 5:03 am
You’d be better off finding a mutual fund that’s diversified into things outside the Fortune 500. Look for funds with a long history of performance, preferably with a 10 or 15 year history at a minimum. See what their performance has been during the last 10 years, 5 years, and overall performance since inception.