The Dow Theory Today
The basic principles of Dow Theory are sound and are still applicable today. The industrial companies still need to transport their goods.
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Stocks and the Market
Investors who understand the markets tend to make rational investment decisions, which tend to be profitable decisions. An understanding of basic economics and the various market theories gives the investor the tools needed to analyze the markets.
The Dow Theory
Charles Dow viewed the stock market as an indicator of business activity. Dow Theory is base on the Industrial and Transport Averages both confirming a change in market direction.
Charles Dow and the Averages
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is the most famous and widely quoted index. Charles Dow co-founded the Wall Street Journal and published articles on market analysis.
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Market Theories
There are numerous market theories developed over the years which attempt to explain the pricing behavior of stocks. Dow Theory, Elliott Wave Theory, Efficient Market Hypothesis.
Stock Market Sector Classifications
Stock Market Sector Classifications systems – Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB), Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) and Thomson Reuters Business Classification (TRBC).
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Businesses and the Economy
Stocks are businesses that operate in an economic environment and their future prospects are directly affected by the state of the economy.
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