Dow Jones Welcomes Amazon Today, But Analyst Raises Historical Caution For E-Commerce Stock: Should Investors Be Worried?
Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline
Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) is set to replace Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBA) in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), sparking concerns due to historical precedents where stocks added to the DJIA underperformed. Charlie Bilello highlighted that Walgreens' stock dropped 58% since its addition in 2018, while the DJIA and the replaced company, General Electric (NYSE:GE), gained significantly. Despite concerns, Amazon's strong fundamentals and recent performance suggest potential for continued momentum.
February 26, 2024 | 10:05 am
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Amazon's inclusion in the DJIA could initially spark concerns of potential underperformance based on historical precedents. However, its strong fundamentals and recent performance suggest resilience and potential for continued growth.
While historical data shows underperformance for new DJIA additions, Amazon's robust fundamentals, including its e-commerce dominance and AWS, alongside its recent performance, suggest it may not follow the same trend.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
General Electric's performance, with an 86% gain since being replaced in the DJIA by Walgreens, showcases resilience and potential for growth, contrasting with the typical underperformance narrative for stocks exiting the DJIA.
General Electric's significant gain post-DJIA exit challenges the narrative of underperformance for removed stocks, suggesting that factors beyond DJIA inclusion can drive substantial growth.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
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Walgreens' removal from the DJIA, following a significant drop since its addition in 2018, might lead to mixed short-term sentiment but also offers a chance for reevaluation and potential recovery outside the spotlight of the DJIA.
Walgreens' exit from the DJIA, marked by a significant historical drop, might initially stir negative sentiment. However, being outside the DJIA spotlight could allow for strategic shifts and potential recovery.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80