because i am smart
while 3000 companies it is clear the fluctuations will be greater.
while tracking 3000 companies it is clear the fluctuations will be greater.
heavy on technology
More companies
because of the thousands of companies, both domestic and foreign, the odds of fluctuation are greater
because it contains companies that are cyclical and also small caps while the Dow has large cap companies which are more stable
Its bigger
Because there are more companies that are considered.
Nasdaq has more tech and biotech assets as well as more international assets, making it more volitile. Also, the Dow Jones is known for having consistent Dividend yielding companies such as P&G and JNJ.
Based on 2002 history and yo-yo tech market players like Dell, Amazon and Microsoft