Prediction: After Underperforming the Nasdaq for 8 of the Last 10 Years, the Dow Will Beat the Nasdaq and S&P 500 in 2026

Prediction: After Underperforming the Nasdaq for 8 of the Last 10 Years, the Dow Will Beat the Nasdaq and S&P 500 in 2026

Key PointsThe Dow’s price-weighted structure is a fundamental difference that heavily affects its performance.The Dow has far more exposure to financial stocks than the market-cap weighted Nasdaq and S&P 500.Balancing a growth-heavy portfolio with dividend-paying Dow stocks is a great way to boost diversification.10 stocks we like better than Dow Jones Industrial Average › The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) had a great year in 20…