Maybe you’ve heard people talk about a stock market index on the news. But what is an index and why does it matter? This video will demystify indices and help you better understand the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq. This video is part of the Simple Steps for a Retirement Portfolio course. Open an account to get access to the full course and more investor education: … [Read more...]
What Is the Dow Jones Industrial Average?
What is the Dow Jones Industrial Average? In this video, we’ll explain the history of the Dow and why it’s an important metric for the U.S. stock market. We’ll also cover a few critiques of the index and why some people prefer using the S&P 500 over the Dow. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeTDAmeritrade TD Ameritrade is where smart investors get smarter. We post educational … [Read more...]