SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) Alternatives
SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DIA. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to DIA
DIA charges 0.16% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DIA alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | DIA vs BBUS | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | DIA vs ITOT | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | DIA vs ILCB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | DIA vs VUG | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | DIA vs SCHB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DIA
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 93 | Dec 15, 2021 | DIA vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 87 | Feb 25, 2020 | DIA vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 84 | Mar 19, 2025 | DIA vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 81 | Apr 12, 2006 | DIA vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 81 | Dec 5, 2000 | DIA vs IOO |
Top Performing DIA Alternatives (YTD)
DIA alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 10.10% | Mar 19, 2025 | DIA vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 9.56% | Aug 19, 2025 | DIA vs SGRT | |
| GQG US Equity ETF | 8.19% | Jul 14, 2025 | DIA vs GQGU | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 6.10% | Oct 30, 2017 | DIA vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 5.52% | Dec 15, 2021 | DIA vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DIA
DIA alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.66% | Jul 14, 2025 | DIA vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.73% | May 24, 2017 | DIA vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.08% | Aug 25, 2021 | DIA vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.55% | Jul 6, 2006 | DIA vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.83% | Jul 14, 2015 | DIA vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DIA
DIA alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | -9.17% | May 24, 2017 | DIA vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | DIA vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | DIA vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | DIA vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | DIA vs ACSI |
Other ETFs from State Street
Most popular State Street ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 59 | -3.65% | Jan 22, 1993 | DIA vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 85 | 10.47% | Nov 18, 2004 | DIA vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 65 | -6.18% | Dec 16, 1998 | DIA vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 62 | -6.91% | Sep 25, 2000 | DIA vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 25 | 5.92% | Oct 21, 2015 | DIA vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 86 | 10.46% | Jun 25, 2018 | DIA vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 58 | 32.76% | Dec 16, 1998 | DIA vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 66 | 8.77% | Dec 16, 1998 | DIA vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.88% | May 25, 2007 | DIA vs BIL | |
| Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | Financials Equities | 13 | -9.27% | Dec 16, 1998 | DIA vs XLF |
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