The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid from record highs at the end of February, as the current stock market pullback continues. The best Dow Jones stocks to buy and watch in March 2021 are Apple (AAPL), Disney (DIS), Microsoft (MSFT) and Visa (V).
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There are clear winners — and losers — heading into the third month of 2021. The top three performing Dow Jones stocks through February were Intel (INTC), Goldman Sachs (GS) and Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) with advances of 22.0%, 21.2% and 20.2%, respectively.
The three biggest Dow Jones losers through February 2021 were Procter & Gamble (PG), Merck (MRK) and Coca Cola (KO) with declines of 11.2%, 11.2% and 10.7%, respectively.
Amid the current stock market rally, the tech-heavy Nasdaq ended February up 2.4%. The S&P 500 was up 1.5%, while the DJIA was up 1.1% through Feb. 26.
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What Is The Dow Jones Industrial Average?
Founded in 1896 with 12 stocks, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of the oldest stock market indexes. There are 30 Dow Jones stocks designed to serve as a bellwether for the general U.S. stock market. Other major stock indexes include the technology-heavy Nasdaq composite and the S&P 500 index — an index of the 500 largest companies in the United States.
Best Dow Jones Stocks To Buy And Watch
| Company Name | Symbol | Closing Price | 2021 YTD Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | (AAPL) | 121.26 | -8.6% |
| Disney | (DIS) | 270.82 | +4.3% |
| Intel | (INTC) | 60.78 | +22.0% |
| Microsoft | (MSFT) | 232.38 | +4.5% |
| Salesforce.com | (CRM) | 216.50 | -2.7% |
| Visa | (V</td>)
Microsoft StockSoftware giant Microsoft moved up 2.4% Friday. Shares of the Dow Jones leader broke out past a 232.96 buy point in recent weeks, and are just below that level. Microsoft is an IBD Leaderboard stock. Per Leaderboard commentary, “Microsoft is now below the 232.96 buy point and below an earlier entry at 228.22. Shares dipped below the 50-day line as a rebound faces new doubts.” Visa StockVisa stock is just below a 211.69 buy point in a cup with handle, according to IBD MarketSmith chart analysis. The 5% buy zone goes up to 222.27. Shares fell 1.1% Friday, and are falling further below the recent entry. Tip: Before making any investment decisions, be sure to check current market conditions, and use IBD Stock Checkup to see if your stock gets passing ratings for the most important fundamental and technical criteria. To get ongoing chart analysis, and alerts to buy and sell signals, check out the unique features, stock lists and chart annotations at MarketSmith, Leaderboard and SwingTrader. Be sure to follow Scott Lehtonen on Twitter at @IBD_SLehtonen for more on Dow Jones stocks and the stock market. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Top Growth Stocks To Buy And Watch Learn How To Time The Market With IBD’s ETF Market Strategy Find The Best Long-Term Investments With IBD Long-Term Leaders Looking For The Next Big Stock Market Winners? Start With These 3 Steps How To Research Growth Stocks: Why This IBD Tool Simplifies The Search For Top Stocks Futures Rally Ahead Of Key Jobs Report; Tesla Set To Fall Again |
