What is the difference between the Dow Jones and the NASDAQ?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is an indicator of stock market prices and is based on the share values of 30 leading companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The NASDAQ, or National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System, is a computerized system that facilitates trading by providing broker/dealers with current bid and ask price quotes on over-the-counter stocks and some listed stocks.