“Dow Jones” doesn’t refer to a single index. It’s a family of indexes. The impact has been substantial. When people say “the Dow,” they are almost always referring to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA). Here is a list of the key DJIA indexes you can find charts for: Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA or $INDU): The most famous.
Tracks 30 large, publicly-owned blue-chip companies based in the United States (e.g., Apple, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Goldman Sachs). Dow Jones Transportation Average (DJT or $TRAN): One of the oldest indexes, tracking 20 transportation companies like airlines, trucking, and delivery services (e.g., FedEx, Union Pacific). Often analyzed alongside the DJIA for “Dow Theory.” D. Jones Utility Average (DJU or $UTIL): Tracks 15 prominent utility companies in the U.S. (e.g., NextEra Energy, Duke Energy). Considered a defensive sector. Dow Jones Composite Average ($DJA): A composite of the 65 companies that make up the Industrial, Transportation, and Utility averages.
Where to Find Live and Historical Charts (The “List” of Websites/Platforms)
Here is a list of excellent and free resources for charting the DJIA indexes.
Free Financial Websites (Best for Quick Views & News)
These are the easiest places to start. They offer interactive charts with various timeframes and indicators.
- Yahoo Finance:
- Link:
finance.yahoo.com - Ticker Symbols: Enter
^DJIfor the Industrial Average,^DJTfor Transportation,^DJUfor Utilities. - Features: Highly customizable charts, news, historical data, and comparison tools.
- Link:
- Google Finance:
- Link:
google.com/finance - Ticker Symbols: Enter
INDEXDJX: .DJIfor the Industrial Average. - Features: Clean, simple interface integrated with Google search.
- Link:
- TradingView:
- Link:
tradingview.com - Ticker Symbols: Enter
DJIfor the Industrial Average,DJTfor Transportation, etc. - Features: Arguably the best free charting platform available. A massive library of technical indicators, drawing tools, and social features where users share ideas.
- Link:
- MarketWatch (by Dow Jones):
- Link:
marketwatch.com - Ticker Symbols: Enter
DJIAfor the Industrial Average. - Features: Owned by the same company that publishes the Wall Street Journal and creates the Dow indexes. Provides excellent news and analysis.
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- Bloomberg:
- Link:
bloomberg.com/markets - Features: A leading financial data provider. Their website offers clear charts and key market data.
- Link:
Brokerage Platforms (If You Have an Account)
If you have a brokerage account (like Fidelity, E*TRADE, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, etc.), their trading platforms have powerful, built-in charting tools that are included with your account. The impact has been substantial. These are often more advanced than the free websites.
Direct Link to the Main Chart
Here is a direct link to an interactive chart for the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) on Yahoo Finance:
You can change the timeframe (e.g., 1 day, 5 days, 1 year, 5 years, max) and add indicators from this page.
Summary Table for Quick Reference
| Index Name | Common Ticker Symbol | Best for Tracking… | Example Chart Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones Industrial Average | ^DJI or .DJI | The overall U.S. stock market (30 large companies) | View on Yahoo Finance |
| Dow Jones Transportation Average | ^DJT | The health of the transportation industry (20 companies) | View on Yahoo Finance |
| Dow Jones Utility Average | ^DJU | The performance of utility stocks (15 companies) | View on Yahoo Finance |
How to Get a Chart on Yahoo Finance Right Now
- Go to finance.yahoo.com
- In the search bar, type
^DJIand press Enter. - You will be taken to a summary page with a default interactive chart.
- Below the chart, you can click “Technical Analysis” to add moving averages, RSI, MACD, and many other indicators.
For the most powerful and customizable experience, ShareMantras highly recommend starting with TradingView. It offers a great free version that is more than enough for most users.
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