Which Dow component should I buy?

Question

The Dow is well down today. I think it will go higher. I could buy Diamonds DIA, but I think there are some duds in there, e.g. BA. Which one or two blue chips offer great growth potential right now, and why?

Answer 1

Fidelity's Spartan and Vanguards Total International have been whooping azz

Answer 2

the dow can go to 9000 easily. It's stuck in a rot since july 1999. the economy will limp along, as long as we use the same approach to energie consumption in the USA, that we used in the last 100 years.

I would buy a little gold, some resources and keep some cash in Euro.

Answer 3

how about none

Answer 4

Bank or America or Pfizer.  They have the highest yields.

Answer 5

Just thinking about fundamentals, I'd consider taking a second look at MSFT and MCD.  Microsoft has a strong balance sheet, lots of cash, many long-term product lines, and products in both the business world and the entertainment (gaming) world.  McDonald's is continuing to expand worldwide, and bucking many analyst's forecasts.  Analysts are always behind on the curve, so once they finally realize that MCD is outperforming their expectations, they'll all start raising their price targets and outlooks.