SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) is a US large-cap blend ETF from State Street that tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average, with a 0.16% annual expense ratio. It has returned +15.3% over the past year and +8.2% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. It launched in 1998.
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Published May 20, 2026 · Updated July 8, 2026
Share price
$525.78
Delayed · 2026-07-10
Expense ratio
0.16%
$16 per $10k / yr
1-year return
+15.3%
Trailing 12 months
5-year return
+8.2%
Annualized
SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF at a glance
Key facts and trailing returns for SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) as of 2026-07-10 — expense ratio, index, issuer, inception and 1-, 3- and 5-year performance.
SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) facts & returns — 2026-07-10
Metric
Value
Detail
Share price
$525.78
Delayed · 2026-07-10
Expense ratio
0.16%
$16 per $10,000 / year
Index tracked
Dow Jones Industrial Average
Benchmark
Category
US large-cap blend
Asset class
Issuer
State Street
Fund sponsor
Inception
1998
Launched
1-year return
+15.3%
Trailing 12 months
3-year return
+14.8%
Annualized
5-year return
+8.2%
Annualized
Volatility
+15.1%
Annualized, monthly
What is the DIA ETF?
SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) is a US large-cap blend exchange-traded fund from State Street that tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Launched in 1998, it lets investors buy a diversified basket in one trade, with an annual expense ratio of 0.16%.
How has DIA performed?
SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF has returned +15.3% over the past year and +8.2% annualized over five years as of 2026-07-10, with annualized volatility near +15.1%. Past performance does not predict future results.
SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) trailing returns — 2026-07-10
Period
Return
1 year
+15.3%
3 years (annualized)
+14.8%
5 years (annualized)
+8.2%
Volatility (annualized)
+15.1%
How much does DIA cost?
SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF charges a 0.16% expense ratio — about $16 a year on a $10,000 position. Lower fees leave more of the fund's return with investors, which compounds over long holding periods.
SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) FAQ
What does the DIA ETF track?
SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is classified as a US large-cap blend fund. It is issued by State Street and launched in 1998, giving investors diversified exposure through a single exchange-traded fund.
What is the DIA expense ratio?
SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.16%, or about $16 per $10,000 invested each year. The expense ratio is deducted from fund assets and directly reduces your net return over time.
What is the DIA return this year?
SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) returned +15.3% over the trailing twelve months and +8.2% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. Past performance does not predict future results.
How volatile is DIA?
SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF has an annualized volatility of about +15.1%, measured from monthly price moves. Higher volatility means larger swings in value. Volatility describes past risk and is not a forecast.
Where does this DIA data come from?
Fund facts (expense ratio, index, issuer, inception) are compiled from public issuer disclosures; verify them with State Street. Returns are computed from delayed end-of-day price history, retrieved 2026-07-10, and are illustrative. Not investment advice.
Fund facts are compiled from public issuer disclosures and may change; verify with
State Street. Returns and volatility are computed from delayed price history retrieved 2026-07-10
and are illustrative. Past performance does not predict future results. Not investment advice.
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