DIA - SPDR® Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF
| Previous Close | 246.43 |
| Open | 246.37 |
| Bid | 0.00 x 0 |
| Ask | 0.00 x 0 |
| Day's Range | 243.59 - 246.66 |
| 52 Week Range | 205.86 - 265.93 |
| Volume | 3,396,521 |
| Avg. Volume | 6,811,588 |
| Net Assets | 21.03B |
| NAV | 240.82 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | N/A |
| Yield | 2.06% |
| YTD Return | -1.94% |
| Beta (3y) | 1.05 |
| Expense Ratio (net) | 0.15% |
| Inception Date | 1998-01-13 |
- Investopedia•2 days ago
Stocks Move Lower Amid Rising Risk
Political risks and trade concerns sent most major U.S. indexes lower over the past week, although small caps posted slight gains.
- Market Realist•2 days ago
Larry Fink: Tax Reform Expanded the Bull Market
BlackRock’s (BLK) Larry Fink also shared his views on the bull market in his recent interview with CNBC. He believes in staying invested in the equity market.
Market Realist•2 days agoHave Oil and Equity Markets Moved Inversely?
Between April 12 and April 19, 2018, US equity indexes’ correlations with US crude oil June futures were as follows: the S&P 500 Index (SPY) at -23.9% the S&P Mid-Cap 400 Index (IVOO) at -25.5% the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DIA) at -45.7%
Market Realist•2 days agoLarry Fink: ‘Investors Should Be 100% in Equities’
On Thursday, April 12, 2018, Larry Fink, the chair and CEO of BlackRock (BLK), shared his view on market movement and volatility in an interview with CNBC.
- Market Realist•2 days ago
S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Dow Pulled Back on April 19
Following a strong performance last week, the S&P 500 started this week with strong sentiment and advanced in the first three trading days. However, the S&P 500 opened lower on April 19 and declined as the day progressed. Nine out of 11 major S&P 500 sectors declined on Thursday. Weakness in the consumer staples, real estate, and IT sectors weighed on the market. Strength in the financials sector limited the market losses.
Market Realist•3 days agoWhat to Expect from 3M’s Revenue in 1Q18
3M (MMM), a diversified technology company, is expected to report record first quarter revenues in 1Q18. 3M is projected to report 1Q18 revenues of ~$8.25 billion, which represents 7.3% growth on a year-over-year basis.
Market Realist•3 days agoMorgan Stanley: Will Earnings Extend the Bull Market?
In the previous part of this series, we saw that Morgan Stanley (MS) thinks the bull market will end soon. It said the present bull market has already priced in the market movement and there is nothing else that will strengthen it. The most important factor investors should watch in the present scenario is earnings growth, which plays a major role in market movement.
Market Realist•3 days agoWhy Morgan Stanley Believes the Bull Market Will End Soon
On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, leading investment firm Morgan Stanley (MS) shared its views on the bull market in a research report. According to the report, the positive impact of the fiscal policy has already been priced into the market movement and won’t add more value to any future movement. The bull market has been mainly driven by the expectation of a huge tax reform and improved government spending.
Market Realist•3 days agoWhy Ray Dalio Thinks Present Condition Is Similar to 1930s
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio believes that the present economic condition in the US is similar to conditions in the mid-to-late 1930s.
- Market Realist•3 days ago
Metal Stocks Rally amid Sanctions and Earnings Beat
Metal and mining stocks saw a sharp rally yesterday. Looking at individual names, Alcoa (AA) and Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) gained 4.0% and 4.8%, respectively. In the steel space, U.S. Steel Corporation (X) and AK Steel (AKS) gained 3.1% and 2.3%, respectively. Notably, the stocks saw a significant increase in an otherwise range-bound market. The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) closed with a marginal loss of 0.17% on April 18. Steel stocks also defied a downgrade by UBS.
Market Realist•3 days agoS&P 500 and NASDAQ Were Stable on April 18
After regaining strength last week, the S&P 500 started this week on a stronger note and gained in the first two trading days. Carrying forward the strength, the S&P 500 opened higher on April 18 and closed the day at four-week high price levels. Five out of 11 major S&P 500 sectors closed higher on Wednesday. Strength in the energy and industrials sectors pushed the market higher. On the other hand, weakness in the consumer staples and telecom services sectors limited the market gains.
Market Realist•3 days agoRay Dalio: Odds of Trade War and Other Global Wars Are Rising
Ray Dalio, the founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, recently shared his views on the current trade war talk and the rising concern about other geopolitical tensions in a LinkedIn blog post. Ray Dalio said, “Donald Trump threatening to raise the stakes by $100 billion and the Chinese promptly indicating that they will match the moves dollar for dollar and step by step took me and people closer than me to the negotiations by surprise.
- Forbes•4 days ago
Planning For The Future? Here's What's More Important Than Money
Regardless of where you are in life, it's always important to step back and plan what you want to do with your time and your money.
Market Realist•5 days agoAluminum Prices Reflect the Impact of Tariffs and Sanctions
Aluminum prices have seen volatile action so far this year. The lightweight metal started the year on a positive note but has traded largely sideways. President Trump fired the first major salvo of the year by imposing a 10.0% tariff on aluminum and a 25.0% tariff on steel imports.
Market Realist•5 days agoUS Retail Sales in March Beat Expectations
According to data provided by the United States Census Bureau, US retail sales rose 0.6% in March as compared to a fall of 0.1% in February 2018. The rise met the market expectations of a 0.4% rise. The retail sales improved for the first time in March 2018 after three consecutive falls.
- Market Realist•5 days ago
How Will March Inflation and Retail Sales Data Affect Markets?
Last week saw the release of US inflation and US retail sales data. These two metrics are important indicators of the health of the US economy. Many policymakers and market participants use these indicators to analyze consumer behavior.
Market Realist•5 days agoS&P 500, NASDAQ, and Dow Are Stable, Focus Shifts to Earnings
The mixed market sentiment and optimism about earnings season helped the S&P 500 regain strength last week. With the improved sentiment, the S&P 500 started this week on a stable note by closing higher on Monday. All 11 major S&P 500 sectors closed higher on April 16.
- Market Realist•6 days ago
Financials Plunged on Friday, Posted Weekly Gains
US stocks plunged on Friday but posted gains for the week amid less geopolitical tension. The NASDAQ Composite (QQQ) was the biggest gainer with a rise of 2.8% and ended the week at 7,106.65. The S&P 500 Index (SPY) rose 2% to 2,656.30, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) rallied 1.8% to 24,360.14. Banks’ earnings
Market Realist•6 days agoUS Services PMI Fell Sharply in March
The US services PMI (purchasing managers’ index) fell drastically in March 2018 after showing a strong improvement in February. The March US services PMI (purchasing managers’ index) report indicated a huge fall in the US service activity for the month. The services PMI index stood at 54 in March as compared to 55.9 in February 2018 and was slightly below the preliminary market estimate of 54.1.
- Forbes•6 days ago
JPMorgan: Earnings Up, Stock Down - A Sign Of Stock Market Weakness?
JPMorgan's great earnings report produces stock drop, a potential sign of stock market weakness
Market Realist•9 days agoGoldman Sachs: Invest in These Stocks If a Trade War Looks Likely
Goldman Sachs: What to Invest in If a Trade War Looks LikelyGoldman Sachs on the recent trade war talk
Market Realist•9 days agoChinese Steel Exports Defy Trump’s Section 232 Tariffs
Chinese steel exports are important for steel investors. Last month, President Trump slapped a global steel tariff of 25% on all steel imports entering the United States. Although the tariffs were subsequently watered down to exempt some countries that collectively account for almost two-thirds of US steel imports, China is still covered under the tariffs.
Market Realist•9 days agoOil and Equity Markets Are Moving Together: Is It a Coincidence?
Between April 5 and April 12, 2018, US equity indexes’ correlations with US crude oil May futures were as follows: the S&P 500 Index (SPY): 81.1% the S&P Mid-Cap 400 Index (IVOO): 87.6% the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DIA): 72.3%
- Market Realist•10 days ago
US Markets Were Weak on April 11 amid US-Russia Tension
The S&P 500 (SPY) started this week on a stable note and gained in the first two trading days. However, the S&P 500 opened lower on April 11, 2018, and closed lower amid weak market sentiment. On Wednesday, nine out of 11 major S&P 500 sectors closed the day lower. Weakness in the financials and telecom services sector led the market lower. Strength in the energy and real estate sectors limited the market losses.
Market Realist•10 days agoWhat to Expect from the Sanctions on Russia
Last month, President Trump imposed a 10% tariff on aluminum imports and a 25% tariff on steel imports. While several regions including NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) and the European Union were temporarily exempt, China and Russia were exposed to the tariffs. After the exemptions, we saw selling pressure in US steel names like U.S. Steel Corporation (X) and AK Steel (AKS). Since the Section 232 tariffs were announced, aluminum prices have come under pressure. US physical delivery aluminum has risen and built on the gains in 2018.
