The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is the stock index of 30 large American publicly traded companies. Created in 1896, the DIJA is used to gauge the market’s daily performance. Companies change frequently with Apple, Goldman Sachs, Nike, and Visa added within the past three years. General Electric is the only company from the original 1896 list.
The 30 stocks that currently make up the DJIA, as at May 22, 2017 listed in alphabetical order are:
3M
A diversified technology company, which manufactures industrial, safety and consumer products.
American Express
Operates as a global services company, which engages in the provision of credit card, financial, and global travel services.
Apple
Engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of mobile communication, media devices, personal computers, and portable digital music players.
Boeing
An aerospace company that manufactures commercial jet liners and defence, space and security systems.
Caterpillar
Engages in the manufacture of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives.
Chevron
Engages in the business of integrated energy and chemical operations. It operates through the Upstream and Downstream segments.
Cisco Systems
Designs, manufactures, and sells Internet Protocol based networking products and services related to the communications and information technology industry.
Coca-Cola
Operates as a beverage company. It manufactures, markets, and sells non-alcoholic beverages which include sparkling beverages and still beverages such as waters; enhanced waters; juices and juice drinks; ready-to-drink teas and coffees; and energy and sports drinks.
Disney
A diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise. It operates through four business segments: Media Networks, Parks & Resorts, Studio Entertainment and Consumer Products & Interactive Media.
E I du Pont de Nemours and Co
Engages in providing science-based products and services. It operates through the following business segments; Agriculture, Electronics & Communications, Industrial Biosciences, Nutrition & Health, Performance Materials, and Safety and Protection.
Exxon Mobil
Engages in the exploration, development, and distribution of oil, gas, and petroleum products.
General Electric
A technology and financial services company that develops and manufactures products for the generation, transmission, distribution, control and utilization of electricity.
Goldman Sachs
Engages in global investment banking, securities, and investment management, which provides a range of financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals.
Home Depot
A home improvement retailer that sells building materials and home improvement products.
IBM
An information technology company, which provides integrated solutions that leverage information technology and knowledge of business processes.
Intel
Engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of computer products and technologies.
Johnson & Johnson
An investment holding company with interests in health care products. It engages in research and development, manufacture and sale of personal care hygienic products, pharmaceuticals and surgical equipment.
JP Morgan Chase
A financial holding company, which provides financial and investment banking services.
McDonald’s
Engages in the franchise and management of restaurant chains.
Merck
Engages in the provision of health solutions through its prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, animal health, and consumer care products.
Microsoft
Microsoft Corp. engages in the provision of developing and marketing software and hardware services.
Nike
NIKE, Inc. engages in the design, development, marketing, and sale of sports and lifestyle footwear, apparel, and equipment, accessories and services.
Pfizer
Pfizer, Inc. is a research-based, global bio-pharmaceutical company, which engages in the manufacture of vaccines and injectable biologic medicines.
Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble Co. engages in the provision of branded consumer packaged goods to its consumers. It operates through the following segments: Beauty, Hair, and Personal; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric Care and Home Care; and Baby, Feminine and Family Care.
Travelers
The Travelers Cos., Inc. operates as a holding company, which engages in the insurance business.
United Health Group
United Health Group, Inc. provides health care coverage, software and data consultancy services. It operates through the following segments: United Healthcare, Optum Health, Optum Insight, and Optum Rx.
United Technologies
Engages in the provision of products and services to the building systems and aerospace industries worldwide.
Verizon
A holding company, which engages in the provision of broadband and communication services.
Visa
A technology company, which engages in connecting consumers, businesses, banks, governments, and territories to electronic payments.
Wal-Mart
Engages in retail and wholesale business.