Prediction: After Underperforming the Nasdaq for 8 of the Last 10 Years, the Dow Will Beat the Nasdaq and S&P 500 in 2026

Key Points The Dow’s price-weighted structure is a fundamental difference that heavily affects its performance. The Dow has far more exposure to financial stocks than the market-cap weighted Nasdaq and S&P 500. Balancing a growth-heavy portfolio with dividend-paying Dow stocks is a great way to boost diversification. 10 stocks we like better than Dow Jones Industrial Average › The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) had a great year in 2025, with a total return of 14.9%. But it still ...