The Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI), or “The Dow,” remains one of the oldest major indices in the U.S., tracing its origins back to the 19th century. The price-weighted index is a key indicator of investor sentiment,

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 1.58% while the S&P 500 lost 1.12%. The Dow Jones shed 333 points to end the day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is chock-full of industry-leading blue chip stocks -- many of which pay dividends. Investors looking for established companies with track records for earnings growth have come to the right place.