How the Dow Jones (DJ) NASDAQ and S&P Indexes are established? Give me references where I can get the answers.

April 4, 2009 by admin · 1 Comment
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Abdo asked:


I am a conservative investor and I have invested only in mutual funds. I need to learn more about the stock exchange and how to interpret the daily averages and what does it mean? Also, is it better to invest in specific sotcks or in mutual funds?

How low will the DJ go before it hits bottom?

February 26, 2009 by admin · 3 Comments
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behold_a_pale_horse_w_2004 asked:


I have heard at least 2500 (minus the 777 from today).
that could happen this week if the idiots in DC dont get something
in place soon.

What is the difference between the DJ Industrial Average and the DJ Composite Index?

February 9, 2009 by admin · 1 Comment
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brodis36 asked:


I know the DJI is the major indicator of the market, but what is the point of the DJA? I can see it has more components on Yahoo Finance but… what is it used for? Other differences?
I know about the other indices. I guess my question is what does the DJ composite index represent?