Dow closed flat ahead of ...

Dow closed almost flat : investors were reluctant on Monday to make big bets ahead of the election and the Fed's policy-setting meeting that ends on Wednesday, events that could dictate the market's direction well into new year.

Dow Jones Industrial Average

 (DJI: ^DJI)

Index Value:	11,124.62
Trade Time:	4:01PM EDT
Change:	6.13 (0.06%)

Prev Close:	11,118.49
Open:	11,120.30
Day's Range:	11,062.33 -11,244.27
52wk Range:	9,596.04 -11,309.00