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Here you can view and download Stocks Quest Lesson 5. You may click on the link below or you may view this lesson. Please remember this is a "double dip" assignment and both members of your group must complete this assignment AND include it in your portfolio. 

What is the Dow Jones Industrial Average - DJIA?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price-weighted average of 30 significant stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq. The DJIA was invented by Charles Dow back in 1896.

A little more on the Dow Jones Industrial Average - DJIA
Often referred to as "the Dow", the DJIA is the oldest and single most watched index in the world. The DJIA includes companies like General Electric, Disney, Exxon and Microsoft. When the TV networks say "the market is up today", they are generally referring to the Dow.

Here is a quick video to explain the DJIA

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