What is DIA and what does it track?

State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) providing diversified exposure to a basket of securities. ETFs trade on major stock exchanges like individual stocks, combining diversification with intraday flexibility.

How large is DIA in terms of assets under management?

DIA currently manages approximately $44.27B in assets. Larger funds typically benefit from higher liquidity and tighter bid-ask spreads, reducing trading costs.

Does DIA pay distributions or dividends?

DIA currently has a distribution yield of 1.39%. ETF distributions are typically paid monthly or quarterly and are passed through from income generated by the underlying holdings.

What are the costs of holding DIA?

DIA has an annual expense ratio (TER) of 0.16%. This fee is deducted directly from the fund's assets. Lower expense ratios are generally preferable, as costs compound over time. The portfolio turnover rate is 8%, reflecting how frequently holdings are replaced within a year.

What does the momentum analysis show for DIA?

The momentum analysis tracks the daily rate of change of DIA's smoothed price average. A consistently positive and rising value indicates the ETF's trend is gaining strength. A declining or negative value suggests the trend is weakening.

How often is the DIA data updated?

All data on this page is updated once per trading day after the US market closes, using official end-of-day prices.

DIA – State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust

ETF

Large Value | Inception: 1998-01-13

Quick Stats

Trend Signal

$532.22

Last Close

Official EOD price – basis for all calculations

▲ Long

Swing Trend

Moving average structure confirms uptrend – bulls in control

+1.5%

Signal Edge

Slim positive edge across 15 signals – treat with caution

9.0

Trend Strength (ADX)

Weak / ranging – trend signals less reliable

Options Signals

IV-Rank (52w)

Options are historically cheap – premium buying favored

51% / 49%

Call / Put Flow

Neutral flow – call and put activity roughly balanced

Last Trendchange Signal

14.04.26

Date

Signal entry date

$485.49

Entry Price

Closing price at signal date

48d

Days Held

Trading days since signal

+1.31%

+10d

Return after 10 trading days

+2.39%

+20d

Return after 20 trading days

+4.07%

+30d

Return after 30 trading days

+9.63%

+60d

Return after 60 trading days

Trend Overview

EMA21 Cross – Directional Shift Composite Score: -2 / 7

DIA has just crossed the 21-day EMA at $530.13, now trading above the line. Bulls have reclaimed a key reference. Whether this becomes a sustained move or a failed breakout depends on momentum confirming in the sessions ahead.

What to watch

The cross is a signal, not a confirmation. Watch for a successful retest of the EMA21 from above – that would be the higher-confidence entry.

Options Signal Highlight

HIGH Strength 16.9 Long Straddle 📖 View full options analysis →

Latest DIA Reports

Options Flow Analysis — Daily Reports When IV-Rank Hits 99%: The Market Is Pricing in Something—June 11 Snapshot

Jun 12, 2026

Options Flow Analysis — Daily Reports The Volatility Inversion: When Options Scream Compression But Dealers Still Hedge Down

Jun 06, 2026

Options Flow Analysis — Daily Reports Volatility Priced at Extremes While Call Flow Dominates: A Market Caught Between Fear and Greed

Jun 05, 2026

Options Flow Analysis — Daily Reports The IV Compression Trap: When Dealer Hedging Flips Near Max Pain

Jun 03, 2026

DIA Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 21.08.2026 · Close: $532.22 · ATR14: $0.95

EMA21 Cross – Directional Shift Composite Score: -2 / 7

What to watch

The cross is a signal, not a confirmation. Watch for a successful retest of the EMA21 from above – that would be the higher-confidence entry.

Indicator	Signal	Detail
Swing Trend	▲ Long	Primary directional bias
Momentum	▼ Down · -1d	Strength: -0.02 – Fading
Trend Strength (ADX)	9.0 – Weak	ADX38: 9.4
Volatility (HV30)	13.1% – Rising	HV90: 12.4% \| HV180: 13.1%
Vola Compression	None	Normal range
MA Structure	Golden Cross ✓	Stack: Fully aligned – bullish stack
EMA21 Distance	0.55 ATR ↓	EMA21: $530.13
GD200 Extension	7.8 ATR – Extended	GD20: -0.1 \| GD50: 1.3 \| GD100: 4.6

🟡 Downside Momentum Easing

Downward momentum has run -1 days but strength is decreasing (-0.02). The move may be exhausting.

⚪ Trend Strength – ADX14: 9.0 (Weak)

Weak or ranging market. ADX38: 9.4. Trend-following signals carry lower reliability.

🔺 Volatility Rising

HV30: 13.1% | HV90: 12.4% | HV180: 13.1%. Short-term vol is running above its 90-day average. Wider stops and reduced size may be appropriate.

⭐ Golden Cross – Long-term Bullish

Golden Cross in place. GD50 $525.53 above GD200 $495.61 by 6.04%. Long-term structure is bullish. MA stack: Fully aligned – bullish stack.

⚡ EMA21 – Fresh Cross

Price has just crossed the 21-day EMA at $530.13, now trading above. Often marks a near-term directional shift.

📏 Extended Move

7.8 ATR from the 200-day SMA. The trend may be maturing. Disciplined stop management becomes increasingly important.

📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance

GD20: $532.54 (-0.1 ATR) | GD50: $525.53 (1.3 ATR) | GD100: $509.76 (4.6 ATR) | GD200: $495.61 (7.8 ATR). ATR14: $0.95.

Monthly Performance History

Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
2010	-4.84	1.43	4.41	0.75	-9.03	-2.58	7.56	-6.12	4.97	2.76	-1.03	2.63	9.44
2011	1.88	1.72	2.20	3.71	-1.83	0.92	-3.54	-4.26	-5.17	12.20	3.27	1.43	4.67
2012	1.97	1.88	1.72	-0.38	-6.66	6.15	1.04	1.10	2.93	-3.10	-1.42	0.80	5.62
2013	3.47	0.39	3.25	1.82	2.97	-2.47	3.63	-5.16	1.95	2.42	3.12	3.47	23.70
2014	-4.48	6.18	1.70	0.30	1.03	0.41	-2.31	3.83	-0.30	3.44	2.73	0.16	8.39
2015	-3.65	4.57	-2.79	0.81	0.12	-2.54	-0.41	-6.01	1.35	8.62	-0.50	-2.70	-2.22
2016	-4.04	T 0.38	4.82	-0.07	-0.59	T 0.71	2.69	0.04	-0.72	-0.63	T 6.26	2.92	15.31
2017	-0.03	4.71	-2.22	T 1.37	0.52	0.87	1.96	0.07	1.77	3.72	3.69	2.03	24.67
2018	5.41	-4.37	-1.86	T 2.28	1.42	-1.47	T 4.71	2.66	1.80	-5.83	0.70	-9.87	-5.98
2019	T 7.18	3.51	-0.50	1.30	-6.03	T 6.98	0.58	-0.61	T 2.97	1.88	2.78	2.48	22.17
2020	-2.15	-10.36	-17.90	T 16.16	7.17	1.02	T 2.74	6.58	-3.24	T -4.70	T 10.19	2.46	5.95
2021	-0.83	2.46	4.62	2.26	1.33	T -0.27	0.90	1.60	-4.32	T 4.39	-3.96	T 6.71	20.18
2022	-3.99	-4.12	T 4.10	-5.26	-0.16	-6.26	T 5.73	-3.78	-9.39	T 11.07	6.05	-3.80	-9.39
2023	T 2.90	-4.20	1.72	T 1.52	-3.18	T 3.90	3.34	-2.36	-4.02	-1.08	T 8.21	3.81	13.78
2024	1.14	1.26	1.65	-4.35	T 2.28	1.27	4.35	T 3.22	3.14	-0.91	7.06	-5.18	12.84
2025	T 5.09	-1.33	-2.83	-3.16	T 3.79	4.00	-0.80	4.68	2.23	2.46	0.78	T 1.53	13.40
2026	1.12	-0.88	-5.31	T 6.70	3.18	2.14	0.37	0.19					10.05

T A T badge marks a Trendchange signal in that month. Hover for entry price.

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for DIA:

Date	Entry Price	Days Held	+10d	+20d	+30d	+60d
14.04.26	$485.49	48d	+1.31%	+2.39%	+4.07%	+9.63%
01.12.25	$473.32	43d	+2.55%	+2.38%	+3.93%	+8.4%
02.05.25	$413.04	57d	+2.53%	+2.38%	+2.37%	+19.8%
23.01.25	$445.38	16d	+0.74%	+0.29%	+0.29%	-5.07%
19.08.24	$409.11	50d	+1.74%	+2.02%	+3.42%	+9.18%
09.05.24	$394.00	33d	+0.68%	-1.37%	-0.68%	+6.59%
08.11.23	$341.12	82d	+2.84%	+5.89%	+8.7%	+18.21%
08.06.23	$338.81	47d	+0.16%	+0.12%	+3.93%	+10.29%
06.04.23	$334.90	22d	+0.91%	+0.59%	+0.35%	+1.29%
26.01.23	$339.36	23d	+0.02%	-0.32%	-0.32%	-0.78%

Signal Statistics – Historical Edge

Calculated edge for DIA: 1.5%

Range	N	10d	20d	30d	60d	Signal
1-3%	15	+2%	+3.74%	+4.71%	+9.4%	Hold
0-1%	9	+0.45%	+0.33%	+1.6%	+7.9%	Close
-1-0%	6	-0.46%	+0.05%	+1.21%	+1.8%	Neg

Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 1% after 10 days

Signal data as of August 21, 2026

HIGH ALERT ● Neutral Strength: 16.9

Options Metrics

IV-Rank (52w)

Bottom 20% of the past 52 weeks – options are historically cheap. Conditions favor premium buyers (Long Call, Long Put).

Call / Put Flow

51% / 49%

Call and put premium are roughly balanced. No clear directional bias from options flow.

GEX (Mio.)

-13,562,115.9

Negative GEX: market makers are short gamma. They sell dips and buy rallies, which amplifies moves and increases volatility.

GEX Flip Strike

$516.00 · 3%

The GEX flip strike is the price level where dealer gamma exposure shifts from positive to negative. A break through this level often accelerates the move.

Max Pain

$534.00 · 0.3%

Max Pain is the price at which the most options contracts expire worthless. As expiration approaches, price often gravitates toward this level due to dealer hedging flows.

Spot Price

$532.22

Last traded price at signal calculation time

Gamma Exposure Timeline

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, and unusual activity across weekly and monthly expirations, plotted around the current spot price.

DIA GEX timeline showing put/call gamma pins, max pain and flip strike

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, Anchor, Ceiling and unusual activity across 14-30 DTE, plotted around the current spot price.

Put and call pins mark strikes where dealer gamma exposure concentrates. The GEX flip strike is where dealer hedging shifts from stabilizing (positive gamma) to amplifying (negative gamma) price moves. Max Pain is the strike where the most options expire worthless. Dashed markers flag unusual options activity. Learn how to use these signals in our options strategy guides →

Strategy Setups – You Decide

Based on current options data, one setup stands out. Each strategy has different risk/reward characteristics – the final decision is always yours.

Setup 1 of 1 Long Straddle Full guide →

Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 6% – buying both sides is cost-effective. A subsequent vol expansion or large move benefits both legs simultaneously.

Advantages

✓ Profits from any large directional move without needing to pick a side

✓ Buying when IV is historically cheap reduces the breakeven hurdle

✓ An unexpected vol expansion benefits both the call and put simultaneously

Risks

✕ Requires a significant move to recover the combined premium paid

✕ Theta decay accelerates as expiration approaches

✕ If the stock stays flat, both legs expire worthless

▶ FAQ: Long Straddle

What is a Long Straddle?

A Long Straddle buys a call and a put at the same strike and expiration. It profits from a large move in either direction. When IV is low, the premium cost is reduced, making the breakeven easier to reach on a directional move.

Why buy a straddle when IV is low?

Low IV means you are buying the options cheaply. If IV subsequently rises - due to an event or a directional move - both legs can gain value simultaneously, giving you a double benefit. The key is entering before the vol expansion.

All setups above are personal trade journal observations derived from options flow data. This is not financial advice. The decision to trade, and which strategy to use, is entirely yours.

View full options flow data and historical signals on the Options Flow Analysis Overview →

About State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust

The Trust’s Portfolio consists of substantially all of the component common stocks that comprise the DJIA, which are weighted in accordance with the terms of the Trust Agreement.

Fund Overview

Metric	Value
Assets under Management	$44.27 B
Expense Ratio	0.16%
Dividend Yield	1.39%
Portfolio Turnover	8%
YTD Return	209.37%
3-Year Return	13.73%
5-Year Return	8.91%

Sector Allocation

Sector	Weight
Financials	27%
Information Technology	17.4%
Industrials	17.1%
Healthcare	13%
Consumer Discretionary	12%
Consumer Staples	4.5%
Materials	4.2%
Energy	2.8%
Communication Services	2%

Top 10 Holdings

Symbol	Company	Weight
GS	THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC	11.14%
CAT	CATERPILLAR INC	9.55%
MSFT	MICROSOFT CORP	4.97%
AMGN	AMGEN INC	4.64%
HD	THE HOME DEPOT INC	4.41%
SHW	SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO	4.18%
MCD	MCDONALD'S CORP	4.1%
V	VISA INC CLASS A	4.05%
AXP	AMERICAN EXPRESS CO	4.02%
TRV	THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES INC	3.9%

Frequently Asked Questions – State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)

Disclaimer: All trade history on this page reflects the author's personal trading activity only. This is not financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. See our full Disclaimer.