Dow ETF Investing: A Guide to the Dow Jones Index

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of the most widely followed stock indexes in the world, seen as a barometer of U.S. equity market performance. The rise of the ETF industry has given investors the option to track the performance of this benchmark, and a number of spin-offs have increased ETF options for investing in the Dow. But before buying into one of the available Dow ETFs, investors should be aware of the potential drawbacks and limitations associated with each of the funds [see also Free Report: How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time ].