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5. Ditch the Dow 30. It was created for adding machines in early 1900s. Use the S&P 500

Fri Apr 4, 2025, 03:30 AM

Apr 2025

The Dow is only 30 stocks and it is price-weighted.

The S&P 500 is 500 stocks and it is market capitalization weighted.

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Wall Street Set to Open Lower Again [View all] Pototan Apr 2025 OP

Wow, they've gotten much better flamingdem Apr 2025 #1

I guess your reply post Pototan Apr 2025 #8

Whoa, look out below! flamingdem Apr 2025 #9

pretty good little bounce so far jmbar2 Apr 2025 #2

Minus 143 on the Dow at 2:36 AM EDT Pototan Apr 2025 #3

I bought my first shares of stock in 1985 or so jmbar2 Apr 2025 #7