The Dow Is Up 8% So Far This Year -- Its Best 6 Months Since 2021. Should You Buy This DJIA ETF?
Just because "the Dow" is in the news doesn't mean it's the best way to invest your money.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 8.9% during the first six months of 2026, making this the best first half of a year it's had since 2021, according to CNBC. Is this a sign that you should buy an exchange-traded fund (ETF) of these blue chip stocks?
The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (NYSEMKT: DIA) lets you invest in "the Dow." But what does it mean to buy the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and how does this ETF compare with other choices?
Let's look at the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust and see if it could be a good buy for your portfolio.
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Originally published at www.fool.com.
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