Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dow
Noun
/daʊ/
Definition
Dow refers to a stock market index that tracks the performance of 30 large companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States.
Examples
- The Dow is often cited in financial news.
- After a strong earnings report, the Dow rose by 500 points.
- Investors are closely watching the Dow for signs of economic recovery.
Meaning
Typically, the term ‘Dow’ is short for the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), which is used as an indicator of the overall health of the stock market and the economy.
Synonyms
- Stock market index
- Market benchmark
