EDOWvsDIAETF Comparison
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State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
This fund is part of
US Large Cap
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First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF (EDOW) and State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) belong to the same industry segment: US Large Cap. EDOW's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Financials and Health Care. In contrast, DIA's top sector exposures are Financials, Information Technology and Industrials. EDOW is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.5%, versus 0.16% for DIA. EDOW is up 2.73% year-to-date (YTD) with +$65M in YTD flows. DIA performs better with 2.89% YTD performance, and -$1.35B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of EDOW and DIA 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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EDOW vs DIA performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/24/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | EDOW DIA | +4.67%+6.81% | +0.18%+0.02% | +2.73%+2.89% | +23.87%+24.68% | +48.83%+52.89% | +52.37%+58.20% |
| Flows | EDOW DIA | +$10M-$798M | +$67M-$1.62B | +$65M-$1.35B | +$35M-$633M | +$41M+$2.42B | +$127M+$1.43B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | EDOW DIA | +12.56%+15.18% | +11.01%+12.47% | +12.84%+13.51% | +14.53%+14.80% |
| Max drawdown | EDOW DIA | -8.50%-9.75% | -8.50%-9.75% | -15.51%-15.96% | -22.32%-20.80% |
| Max drawdown duration | EDOW DIA | 75d73d | 75d73d | 127d210d | 695d693d |
Trading data
EDOW | DIA | |
Last sale 4/24/2026 at 7:59 PM | $42.33 | $492.22 |
| Previous close 04/24/2026 | $42.36 | $492.21 |
| Consolidated volume 04/24/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 4/24/2026 at 7:59 PM
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EDOW | DIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $42.33 | $492.22 |
| 1D performance | -0.06% | +0.00% |
| AuM | $298.40 M | $44.20 B |
| E/R | 0.5% | 0.16% |
Characteristics
EDOW | DIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | First Trust | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | Dow Jones Industrial Average Equal Weight Index | Dow Jones Industrial Average Index |
| N° of holdings | 30 | 30 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | August 8, 2017 | January 14, 1998 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
EDOW
USA
99.82%
Other
0.18%
DIA
USA
99.99%
Other
0.01%
Sectors
EDOW
Information Techn.
23.05%
Financials
13.78%
Health Care
13.49%
Industrials
13.3%
Consumer Discreti.
12.58%
Consumer Staples
10.03%
Other
13.77%
DIA
Financials
23.04%
Information Techn.
21.35%
Industrials
16.99%
Health Care
13.11%
Consumer Discreti.
11.97%
Other
13.54%
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Diversification
EDOW
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
51.61%
DIA
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
72.25%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
EDOW
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP
3.57%
MERCK & CO INC
3.56%
CATERPILLAR
3.53%
CHEVRON TEXACO
3.52%
JPMORGAN CHASE
3.52%
WALMART INC
3.46%
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
3.45%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
3.44%
CISCO-T
3.42%
AMAZON.COM INC
3.39%
AMERICAN EXPRESS
3.37%
APPLE
3.35%
COCA-COLA
3.35%
INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP
3.34%
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
3.34%
DIA
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP
11.24%
CATERPILLAR
9.41%
MICROSOFT-T
4.92%
AMGEN-T
4.67%
HOME DEPOT
4.37%
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
4.26%
MCDONALD'S
4.13%
AMERICAN EXPRESS
4.02%
VISA INCORPORATION
4.02%
JPMORGAN CHASE
3.91%
TRAVELERS COS INC/THE
3.87%
UNITEDHEALTH GRP
3.59%
APPLE
3.37%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
3.25%
INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP
3.22%
Frequently asked questions about EDOW and DIA
How have the EDOW and DIA ETFs performed in 2026?
As of April 24, 2026, EDOW is up 2.73% year-to-date (YTD), while DIA has returned 2.89%. That puts DIA better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: EDOW or DIA?
Year-to-date, the EDOW ETF saw +$65M in flows, compared to -$1.35B for DIA.
Which ETF is more volatile: EDOW or DIA?
Over the past year, EDOW had a volatility of 11.01%, while DIA experienced 12.47%.
Which ETF is bigger: EDOW or DIA?
As of April 24, 2026, EDOW holds $298.40 M in assets under management (AUM), while DIA manages $44.20 B.
What sectors do the EDOW and DIA ETFs invest in?
EDOW leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Financials and Health Care. Meanwhile, DIA focuses on Financials, Information Technology and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the EDOW ETF and DIA ETF?
EDOW top holdings include THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, MERCK & CO INC and CATERPILLAR. DIA holds in its top three: THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, CATERPILLAR and MICROSOFT-T.
Which ETF is more diversified: EDOW or DIA?
EDOW holds 30 securities with 51.61% of its assets in the top 15. DIA has 30 securities and a top 15 weight of 72.25%.
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