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Spdr Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust ( DIA ) recorded net buying of $130.6 million on Thursday, with gross ETF activity of $130.6 million and no shares sold. The fund increased all 30 of its positions and decreased none, leaving its $45.14 billion portfolio with no new or exited names.
What did DIA buy on Thursday?
Its largest buys by dollar value were GS ($13.8 million), CAT ($9.6 million) and MSFT ($7.9 million).
| Stock |
Shares changed |
Value |
Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC ( GS ) |
+14,835 |
$13.8M |
10.53% of fund |
| CATERPILLAR INC ( CAT ) |
+14,835 |
$9.6M |
7.35% of fund |
| MICROSOFT CORP ( MSFT ) |
+14,835 |
$7.9M |
6.02% of fund |
| AMGEN INC ( AMGN ) |
+14,835 |
$6.8M |
5.23% of fund |
| UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC ( UNH ) |
+14,835 |
$6.1M |
4.67% of fund |
The largest buy was Goldman Sachs Group Inc, where 14,835 shares were added for $13.8 million, bringing the position to a 10.53% weight. Caterpillar Inc followed with 14,835 shares worth $9.6 million at a 7.35% weight, then Microsoft Corp with 14,835 shares for $7.9 million at 6.02%. Amgen Inc drew $6.8 million for 14,835 shares at 5.23%, and UnitedHealth Group Inc added 14,835 shares valued at $6.1 million at 4.67%. None of the buys were new positions and there were no sellouts.
How does DIA invest?
The fund is an Equity US ETF in the Equity asset class, holding 30 stocks with 54.6% of assets in its 10 largest holdings. Financial Services accounts for 27.3% of the stocks that could be classified, Technology 19.2% and Healthcare 14.7%, and the portfolio is 100.0% large-cap. It has an expense ratio of 0.16%, a GF Score of 86, a P/E of 20.12, a P/B of 5.06, a dividend yield of 0.27% and a year-to-date return of 8.81%. Its top holdings are Goldman Sachs Group Inc at 10.53%, Caterpillar Inc at 7.35%, Microsoft Corp at 6.02%, Amgen Inc at 5.23% and UnitedHealth Group Inc at 4.67%.
Spdr Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust ( DIA ) at a glance
| Measure |
Value |
|---|---|
| Category |
Equity US |
| Asset class |
Equity |
| Holdings |
30 |
| Top 10 holdings |
54.6% of assets |
| Largest sectors |
Financial Services 27.3%, Technology 19.2%, Healthcare 14.7% |
| Expense ratio |
0.16% |
| Market-cap mix |
Large 100.0%, mid 0.0%, small 0.0% |
| 86/100 |
|
| P/E |
20.12 |
| P/B |
5.06 |
| Dividend yield |
0.27% |
| Year-to-date return |
+8.81% |
| Top holdings |
GS (10.53%), CAT (7.35%), MSFT (6.02%), AMGN (5.23%), UNH (4.67%) |
See the full Spdr Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust profile , or compare it with similar funds in the ETF Screener . Its biggest buy this time, GS, has its own GF Value page and stock summary .
What should investors watch next for DIA?
With every position raised and no sells, watch whether the next update keeps the same 14,835-share additions across the board or shifts toward trimming the largest weights such as Goldman Sachs.
Based on holdings changes reported by Spdr Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust ( DIA ) for Oct. 29, 2026, US-listed stocks only.
See which funds are buying and selling on GuruFocus ETF Trends , or find and compare funds with the ETF Screener .
What else did ETFs trade on Thursday?
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Sector Trends: Energy Leads, Technology Sold Most on Oct. 29
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UnitedHealth ( NYSE:UNH ) Sees $35.0 Million in Net ETF Buying on Oct. 29
