DIAvsQQQETF Comparison
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DIA
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
This fund is part of
US Large Cap
-0.66%
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State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) and Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) belong to the same industry segment: US Large Cap. DIA's top 3 sector exposures are Financials, Information Technology and Industrials. In contrast, QQQ's top sector exposures are Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary. DIA is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.16%, versus 0.18% for QQQ. DIA is up 6.16% year-to-date (YTD) with -$2.85B in YTD flows. QQQ performs better with 21.3% YTD performance, and +$2.59B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of DIA and QQQ below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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DIA vs QQQ performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/03/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | DIA QQQ | +3.79%+10.62% | +4.91%+23.82% | +6.16%+21.30% | +21.04%+41.77% | +58.66%+113.38% | +59.96%+132.43% |
| Flows | DIA QQQ | +$231M+$8.61B | -$1.81B+$12.24B | -$2.85B+$2.59B | -$1.64B+$16.73B | +$1.14B+$63.83B | -$20M+$86.55B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | DIA QQQ | +14.34%+18.75% | +12.14%+16.09% | +13.43%+19.74% | +14.80%+22.58% |
| Max drawdown | DIA QQQ | -7.24%-8.48% | -9.75%-11.93% | -15.96%-22.83% | -20.80%-35.12% |
| Max drawdown duration | DIA QQQ | 43d35d | 92d167d | 210d124d | 693d714d |
Trading data
DIA | QQQ | |
Last sale 6/4/2026 at 1:30 PM | $516.70 | $740.61 |
| Previous close 06/03/2026 | $508.26 | $744.21 |
| Consolidated volume 06/03/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 6/4/2026 at 1:30 PM
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DIA | QQQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $516.70 | $740.61 |
| 1D performance | +1.66% | -0.48% |
| AuM | $44.04 B | $495.52 B |
| E/R | 0.16% | 0.18% |
Characteristics
DIA | QQQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management | Invesco |
| Benchmark | Dow Jones Industrial Average Index | NASDAQ-100 Index |
| N° of holdings | 30 | 93 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | January 14, 1998 | March 10, 1999 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
DIA
USA
99.97%
Other
0.03%
QQQ
USA
96.22%
Other
3.78%
Sectors
DIA
Financials
23.12%
Information Techn.
21.17%
Industrials
18.35%
Health Care
13.09%
Consumer Discreti.
11.55%
Other
12.73%
QQQ
Information Techn.
51.33%
Communication Ser.
15.07%
Consumer Discreti.
12.21%
Consumer Staples
7.66%
Other
13.73%
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Diversification
DIA
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
73.39%
QQQ
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
58.65%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of April 30, 2026
DIA
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP
11.45%
CATERPILLAR
11.03%
MICROSOFT-T
5.05%
UNITEDHEALTH GRP
4.59%
AMGEN-T
4.29%
VISA INCORPORATION
4.09%
HOME DEPOT
4.08%
AMERICAN EXPRESS
4.00%
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
3.99%
JPMORGAN CHASE
3.88%
TRAVELERS COS INC/THE
3.78%
MCDONALD'S
3.64%
APPLE
3.36%
AMAZON.COM INC
3.29%
INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP
2.86%
QQQ
NVIDIA
8.53%
APPLE
7.01%
MICROSOFT-T
5.33%
AMAZON.COM INC
5.01%
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.94%
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.65%
BROADCOM LIMITED
3.48%
TESLA
3.35%
META PLATFORMS
3.17%
WALMART INC
3.13%
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
2.83%
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES
2.81%
INTEL-T
2.29%
COSTCO WHOLESALE
2.19%
NETFLIX
1.92%
Frequently asked questions about DIA and QQQ
How have the DIA and QQQ ETFs performed in 2026?
As of June 3, 2026, DIA is up 6.16% year-to-date (YTD), while QQQ has returned 21.3%. That puts QQQ better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: DIA or QQQ?
Year-to-date, the DIA ETF saw -$2.85B in flows, compared to +$2.59B for QQQ.
Which ETF is more volatile: DIA or QQQ?
Over the past year, DIA had a volatility of 12.14%, while QQQ experienced 16.09%.
Which ETF is bigger: DIA or QQQ?
As of June 3, 2026, DIA holds $44.04 B in assets under management (AUM), while QQQ manages $495.52 B.
What sectors do the DIA and QQQ ETFs invest in?
DIA leans toward sectors like Financials, Information Technology and Industrials. Meanwhile, QQQ focuses on Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.
What are the top holdings of the DIA ETF and QQQ ETF?
DIA top holdings include THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, CATERPILLAR and MICROSOFT-T. QQQ holds in its top three: NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T.
Which ETF is more diversified: DIA or QQQ?
DIA holds 30 securities with 73.39% of its assets in the top 15. QQQ has 101 securities and a top 15 weight of 58.65%.
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