Despite covering relatively few stocks, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is often considered a bellwether. Its 30 components have experienced significant change, and even though many slow-growth stocks remain in the index, it also includes many of today's largest and most dynamic companies.

This means some of the companies in the Dow will continue to fly high. If you want exposure to the Dow and the potential for significant growth, these stocks could serve you well over time.

Indeed, Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) $1.9 trillion market cap makes growth challenging. It means that it must generate more revenue and profit than much smaller companies to achieve the same percentage growth rates.

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