Nvidia joined the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Nov. 8, replacing Intel (INTC) , but the AI chip superpower quickly made its mark. Related: Nvidia stock faces new threat after China update Nvidia (NVDA) was the Dow's top performer for 2024.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average contains 30 handpicked companies that are, or at least once were, leaders in their respective industries. This makes the index an interesting hunt

Every year, investors look forward to the “Santa Claus rally,” a period that encompasses the final five trading days of December and the first two trading days of the new year. Since 1950, the S&P 500 has gained, on average, 1.3% during this stretch, while finishing higher nearly 80% of the time, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

These are the five worst-performing stocks on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the list includes some heavyweight names. So, starting with the 30-company index's fifth-worst performer, we have medical-devices and healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) ,

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.