Though its stock price is down about 74% from all-time highs, its underlying business is growing at double-digit rates. Typically reporting its fourth-quarter results in the first few weeks of February, The Trade Desk (TTD 0.73%) is due for a quarterly update soon. Shareholders of the advertising technology company are likely hoping the report can bail them out of dismal performance recently. The ...
Though its stock price is down about 74% from all-time highs, its underlying business is growing at double-digit rates. Typically reporting its fourth-quarter results in the first few weeks of February, The Trade Desk (TTD 0.73%) is due for a quarterly update soon. Shareholders of the advertising technology company are likely hoping the report can bail them out of dismal performance recently. The stock is down about 74% from an all-time high closing price of more than $139. Even more, the last five years have been atrocious for the stock. During this period, shares are down about 55%. While performance like this may scare many investors away, this is actually a good time to look at the stock. After all, even though the stock has been crushed, The Trade Desk's revenue and earnings have performed well over the last five years. Could this be a classic opportunity to "be greedy when others are fearful," as famed investor Warren Buffett is known for saying? Growth continues, but at a slower pace The Trade Desk's third-quarter revenue was $739 million, up 18% year over year. That was a deceleration from 19% growth in Q2 and 26% growth for the full year of 2024. Still, this isn't bad performance -- at least not the type of performance you'd expect from a company with a stock that has lost about three-fourths of its value. The reality is that The Trade Desk's underlying business is actually performing quite well. In fact, management noted in its third-quarter update that customer retention stayed above 95%, extending a streak that has now lasted 11 consecutive years. Further, the Trade Desk business momentum is actually better than it looks. The company is up against a tough comparison due to big political spending in 2024. When adjusted to exclude political spend, the Trade Desk's third-quarter 2025 revenue actually grew 22% year over year, as customers continue to ramp up their ad spend on the company's new AI (artificial intelligence)-powered programmatic ad-buying platf...
AI spending is expected to stay elevated in 2026. If you followed my advice for the three chip stocks I recommended in 2025, you're probably a happy investor. I recommended you purchase Nvidia (NVDA +1.60%), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM +2.21%), and ASML Holding (ASML 0.43%) for 2025, and if you did that and held on, you made a huge profit. The "worst" performer (if you can even call it...
AI spending is expected to stay elevated in 2026. If you followed my advice for the three chip stocks I recommended in 2025, you're probably a happy investor. I recommended you purchase Nvidia (NVDA +1.60%), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM +2.21%), and ASML Holding (ASML 0.43%) for 2025, and if you did that and held on, you made a huge profit. The "worst" performer (if you can even call it that) was Nvidia, which rose 39%. Taiwan Semiconductor and ASML each increased by 54%, delivering monstrous gains. Regardless of whether you followed my advice or not, every investor must make a decision on whether these stocks are worth holding on to or buying more of in 2026. I think there are two I'd much rather own, although each of them could still beat the market. Each stock represents a different part of the chip supply chain These three companies all play different roles in the chip industry. Nvidia designs chips, specifically for its graphics processing units (GPUs). GPUs have become the top option to train and run generative AI workloads, and the demand they have created is unprecedented. However, Nvidia only designs the chips; it doesn't manufacture them. Expand NASDAQ : NVDA Nvidia Today's Change ( 1.60 %) $ 2.95 Current Price $ 187.79 Key Data Points Market Cap $4.6T Day's Range $ 186.83 - $ 189.60 52wk Range $ 86.62 - $ 212.19 Volume 4.7M Avg Vol 187M Gross Margin 70.05 % Dividend Yield 0.02 % That's where Taiwan Semiconductor comes in. It operates a chip factory where clients can give it designs, and it produces them. This is a great relationship, as it allows Taiwan Semiconductor to stay neutral. It's only offering its foundry capabilities, versus competing against Nvidia. Part of the reason companies like Nvidia don't produce their own chips is the massive amount of equipment and expertise required to manufacture cutting-edge chips. This process requires expensive and specialized machines, such as those made by ASML. Expand NASDAQ : ASML ASML Today's Chang...
Tehran Rejects UN 'Protest Killings' Resolution, Blasts Western Moralizing Iran has flatly rejected a United Nations Human Rights Council resolution condemning what it described as the "violent crackdown on peaceful protests" by Iranian security forces, after two weeks of raging economic protests earlier this month, which also included a government enforced total internet shutdown . Following a cl...
Tehran Rejects UN 'Protest Killings' Resolution, Blasts Western Moralizing Iran has flatly rejected a United Nations Human Rights Council resolution condemning what it described as the "violent crackdown on peaceful protests" by Iranian security forces, after two weeks of raging economic protests earlier this month, which also included a government enforced total internet shutdown . Following a closed-door session in Geneva on Friday, 25 council members - including France, Japan, and South Korea - voted in favor of the formal censure. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images But there were significant voices among the seven that voted against, including China, India, and Pakistan . Fourteen others abstained. The council demanded that Tehran halt arrests linked to the protests and take steps to "prevent extrajudicial killing, other forms of arbitrary deprivation of life, enforced disappearance, sexual and gender-based violence ." UN human rights chief Volker Türk told the council that "the brutality in Iran continued, creating conditions for further human rights violations, instability and bloodshed." Tehran blasted the resolution as another display of Western hypocrisy, arguing that the sponsors of the emergency session have never genuinely cared about human rights in Iran . Iran’s envoy Ali Bahreini pushed back at the meeting, saying as follows: "It was ironic that states whose history was stained with genocide and war crimes now attempted to lecture Iran on social governance and human rights." This past week in Davos for the World Economic Forum, there was an interesting moment where US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent actually openly boasted that US sanctions helped drive the protests , after crippling the economy. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that US sanctions on Iran were intended to cripple the economy so people would take to the streets: "This is economic statecraft, no shots fired" * I made this argument last week, and was accused of spreading Ira...
Key Points Nvidia designs cutting-edge chips for its GPUs. Taiwan Semiconductor produces Nvidia's chip designs. ASML provides specialized machines for chip manufacturing. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › If you followed my advice for the three chip stocks I recommended in 2025, you're probably a happy investor. I recommended you purchase Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactur...
Key Points Nvidia designs cutting-edge chips for its GPUs. Taiwan Semiconductor produces Nvidia's chip designs. ASML provides specialized machines for chip manufacturing. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › If you followed my advice for the three chip stocks I recommended in 2025, you're probably a happy investor. I recommended you purchase Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM), and ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML) for 2025, and if you did that and held on, you made a huge profit. The "worst" performer (if you can even call it that) was Nvidia, which rose 39%. Taiwan Semiconductor and ASML each increased by 54%, delivering monstrous gains. Regardless of whether you followed my advice or not, every investor must make a decision on whether these stocks are worth holding on to or buying more of in 2026. I think there are two I'd much rather own, although each of them could still beat the market. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » Each stock represents a different part of the chip supply chain These three companies all play different roles in the chip industry. Nvidia designs chips, specifically for its graphics processing units (GPUs). GPUs have become the top option to train and run generative AI workloads, and the demand they have created is unprecedented. However, Nvidia only designs the chips; it doesn't manufacture them. That's where Taiwan Semiconductor comes in. It operates a chip factory where clients can give it designs, and it produces them. This is a great relationship, as it allows Taiwan Semiconductor to stay neutral. It's only offering its foundry capabilities, versus competing against Nvidia. Part of the reason companies like Nvidia don't produce their own chips is the massive amount of equipment and expertise required to manufacture cutting-edge chips. This process requires expensive and spe...
Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) stock rose Friday after the Swedish telecom giant reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings. Ericsson, which generates the bulk of its revenue from network infrastructure, software solutions, and professional services, reported EPS of 27 cents, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 23 cents. The company’s reported sales for the quarter were 69.3 billion Swe...
Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) stock rose Friday after the Swedish telecom giant reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings. Ericsson, which generates the bulk of its revenue from network infrastructure, software solutions, and professional services, reported EPS of 27 cents, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 23 cents. The company’s reported sales for the quarter were 69.3 billion Swedish Krona ($7.37 billion). Although this represented a 5% year-over-year (Y/Y) decline, it topped the consensus revenue estimate of $7.03 billion. Organic sales, which exclude the impact of acquisitions, divestments, and foreign currency fluctuations, rose 6% for the period. Don't Miss: The AI Marketing Platform Backed by Insiders from Google, Meta, and Amazon — Invest at $0.85/Share Missed the AI Boom's Biggest IPOs? This Platform Lets Everyday Investors Access Private Tech Early The Networks division, a core business for the company, saw sales fall by 6%. The Enterprise segment experienced a steep 25% decline, primarily due to the divestment of iconectiv during the third quarter. However, this decline was partially offset by a 3% growth in Cloud Software and Services sales. Within the Networks segment specifically, organic sales decreased by 4%, as sales growth in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, as well as in South East Asia, Oceania, and India, was partly offset by lower sales in the other market areas. Cloud Software and Services sales grew by 12%, with growth in all market areas. Sales in the Enterprise segment grew by 2%, with higher sales in Global Communications Platform offsetting a decline in Enterprise Wireless Solutions. Trending: If there was a new fund backed by Jeff Bezos offering a 7-9% target yield with monthly dividends would you invest in it? Profitability and Cash Position The adjusted gross margin improved to 48.0% from 46.3% Y/Y, a gain driven by successful cost-reduction actions and operational efficiency. This translated down the income stateme...
In Brief If your Gmail account doesn’t seem to be working properly today, you’re not alone. The official status dashboard for Google Workspace suggests that the issues began at around 5am Pacific on Saturday morning, with users experiencing both “misclassification of emails in their inbox and additional spam warnings.” For me, that meant my Primary inbox was filled with messages that would normall...
In Brief If your Gmail account doesn’t seem to be working properly today, you’re not alone. The official status dashboard for Google Workspace suggests that the issues began at around 5am Pacific on Saturday morning, with users experiencing both “misclassification of emails in their inbox and additional spam warnings.” For me, that meant my Primary inbox was filled with messages that would normally appear in the Promotions, Social, or Updates inboxes, and that spam warnings were appearing in emails from known senders. Other users have complained on social media that “all the spam is going directly to my inbox” and that Gmail’s filters seem “suddenly completely busted.” “We are actively working to resolve the issue,” Google said. “As always, we encourage users to follow standard best practices when engaging with messages from unknown senders.” TechCrunch has reached out to Google for additional comment.
Key Points GDX and PPLT both posted triple-digit one-year returns, but they diverge sharply in terms of precious metal exposure and risk profile. PPLT offers no dividends, while GDX pays an annual dividend. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSEMKT:GDX) and abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF (NYSEMKT:PPLT) may appeal to investors seeking to targ...
Key Points GDX and PPLT both posted triple-digit one-year returns, but they diverge sharply in terms of precious metal exposure and risk profile. PPLT offers no dividends, while GDX pays an annual dividend. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSEMKT:GDX) and abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF (NYSEMKT:PPLT) may appeal to investors seeking to target precious metals, but their structures and exposures differ significantly. GDX is a large, liquid ETF focused on gold miners, while PPLT provides direct exposure to platinum’s spot price. This comparison breaks down their costs, recent returns, volatility, portfolio makeup, and other quirks to help investors weigh each option’s fit. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric GDX PPLT Issuer VanEck Aberdeen Investments Expense ratio 0.51% 0.60% 1-yr return (as of Jan. 24, 2026) 185.16% 190.64% Beta 0.64 0.34 AUM $30.36 billion $3.52 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The one-year return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. PPLT’s higher cost may be justified by its higher one-year yield and if investors are seeking direct platinum exposure. Performance & risk comparison Metric GDX PPLT Max drawdown (five years) -46.52% -35.73% Growth of $1,000 over five years $2,587 $2,133 What's inside PPLT holds physical platinum rather than stocks. The fund’s 16-year track record makes it one of the older options in its niche. Its price range over the past year has spanned $82.79 to $225.71, reflecting platinum’s significant price swings. GDX, by contrast, tracks an index of global gold mining companies. Top holdings include Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (NYSE:AEM), Newmont Corp. (NYSE:NEM), and Barrick Mining Corp. (NYSE:B). Outside of the top three, all of its holdings have less than 5% weight in the total fund. What this means for investors First, it should be noted that PPLT currently offers no dividend yiel...
Explore how differences in sector concentration and portfolio breadth can shape your approach to growth-focused ETF investing. The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG +0.40%) and the Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK +0.59%) both target U.S. growth stocks, but they take distinct approaches. While VOOG tracks the growth slice of the S&P 500, offering broad exposure to large-cap growth, MGK zeroes in ...
Explore how differences in sector concentration and portfolio breadth can shape your approach to growth-focused ETF investing. The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG +0.40%) and the Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK +0.59%) both target U.S. growth stocks, but they take distinct approaches. While VOOG tracks the growth slice of the S&P 500, offering broad exposure to large-cap growth, MGK zeroes in on the largest growth companies using a more concentrated mega-cap focus. Here’s how the two stack up on performance, risk, and diversification. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric VOOG MGK Issuer Vanguard Vanguard Expense ratio 0.07% 0.07% 1-yr return (as of Jan. 24, 2026) 15.75% 14.60% Dividend yield 0.49% 0.35% Beta (5Y monthly) 1.08 1.20 AUM $22 billion $32 billion Both ETFs come with the same low expense ratio, but MGK pays a slightly lower dividend yield. While there’s no difference for investors focused on fees, those seeking even a modest income tilt may find VOOG marginally more attractive. Performance & risk comparison Metric VOOG MGK Max drawdown (5 y) -32.74% -36.02% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,880 $1,954 What's inside MGK is built for investors seeking focused exposure to U.S. mega-cap growth stocks, tracking the largest companies with a portfolio of just 60 stocks. Technology dominates, making up 55% of the fund, followed by communication services and consumer cyclical. Its top holdings — Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft — collectively make up more than 35% of the fund. By contrast, VOOG spreads its bets across 140 growth-oriented stocks, with technology making up 49% of total assets. Its secondary sectors include communication services and consumer cyclical. Its top three positions match MGK’s but are somewhat less concentrated, making up around 32% of the portfolio. This broader sector and stock exposure may appeal to those seeking slightly more diversification within the U.S. growth universe. For more guidance on ETF investing, check out the full guide at this l...
Key Points Guild Investment Management acquired 53,890 shares; estimated trade size $2.85 million (based on quarterly average pricing). The quarter-end position value rose by $2.85 million, reflecting the new stake and stock price moves. The position change represented a 2.11% shift in reported 13F AUM. GPIX now accounts for 2.11% of fund AUM, which places it outside the fund's top five holdings. ...
Key Points Guild Investment Management acquired 53,890 shares; estimated trade size $2.85 million (based on quarterly average pricing). The quarter-end position value rose by $2.85 million, reflecting the new stake and stock price moves. The position change represented a 2.11% shift in reported 13F AUM. GPIX now accounts for 2.11% of fund AUM, which places it outside the fund's top five holdings. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › What happened According to a January 20, 2026, SEC filing, Guild Investment Management, Inc. initiated a new position in Goldman Sachs S&P 500 Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:GPIX), acquiring 53,890 shares. The estimated transaction value for the quarter was $2.85 million, based on the quarterly average price. The position’s value at quarter-end also totaled $2.85 million, reflecting both the purchase and market movement during the period. What else to know This is a new position, representing 2.11% of Guild Investment Management’s reported 13F assets under management after the filing. Top holdings after the filing: NYSEMKT:PHYS: $12.01 million (8.9% of AUM) NYSEMKT:CLIP: $11.29 million (8.4% of AUM) NYSEMKT:BIL: $10.40 million (7.7% of AUM) NASDAQ:NVDA: $8.99 million (6.7% of AUM) NASDAQ:VTIP: $8.14 million (6.0% of AUM) As of January 20, 2026, shares of GPIX were priced at $52.19. The fund posted a one-year gain of about 12.9% and outperformed the S&P 500 by 0.26 percentage points over that period. The ETF’s annualized dividend yield stands at 8.15%, and it was 2.45% below its 52-week high as of January 21, 2026. ETF overview Metric Value AUM $2.67 billion Price (as of market close January 20, 2026) $52.19 Dividend yield 8.15% 1-year total return 12.87% ETF snapshot The ETF’s investment strategy seeks to generate premium income by investing at least 80% of assets in S&P 500 equities, while maintaining benchmark-like style and sector exposures. equities, while maintaining benchmark-like style and sector exposures. The p...
Key Points Quantum computing may one day be useful for cryptographic decryption. However, Cathie Wood and her team still think that mainstream use of quantum computing is decades away. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Quantum computing stocks like Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI), D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS), and IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) have generated some pretty spectacular ga...
Key Points Quantum computing may one day be useful for cryptographic decryption. However, Cathie Wood and her team still think that mainstream use of quantum computing is decades away. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Quantum computing stocks like Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI), D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS), and IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) have generated some pretty spectacular gains in recent years. Other large tech giants like Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) are also betting big on quantum and developing their own quantum systems. These companies all believe that quantum computers could one day replace the traditional computer, which is built on bits, the smallest unit of digital information. Quantum computers are built on qubits, which are in a state of superposition and can therefore process information and search for solutions simultaneously, unlike bits, which must process information sequentially. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » Cathie Wood's firm, Ark Invest, is a big believer in game-changing technologies that can be major disruptors. Ark, for instance, is a major investor in crypto and artificial intelligence (AI). Given this interest in disruptive technologies, one would think that Ark and quantum stocks would be a natural fit. While Wood and her team are excited about the sector, they recently sent a clear message to investors: Wait another 20 to 40 years. A potential red flag In Ark's Big Ideas of 2026 presentation, one slide said that while quantum is an interesting technology, it is unlikely to be disruptive for decades, due to what has so far been a slow performance curve. Ark points out that despite spending billions on research and development, Google has only managed to double the number of qubits in the quantum system it's developing once in four years. In certain types of quantum system...
Going into the match at Bournemouth, Liverpool's unbeaten run was the longest of any side in Europe's top five leagues. Hardly the sign of a team struggling. But, as Amine Adli wheeled away in ecstasy after scoring Bournemouth's winner in the 95th minute, the reality of Liverpool's problems that were somewhat hidden by their 13-game undefeated sequence were laid bare. The reigning champions are no...
Going into the match at Bournemouth, Liverpool's unbeaten run was the longest of any side in Europe's top five leagues. Hardly the sign of a team struggling. But, as Amine Adli wheeled away in ecstasy after scoring Bournemouth's winner in the 95th minute, the reality of Liverpool's problems that were somewhat hidden by their 13-game undefeated sequence were laid bare. The reigning champions are now winless in their past five Premier League matches, after four draws and one defeat. Bar the draw against Arsenal, the other four games have been against Leeds, Burnley, Fulham and now Bournemouth. This is a Liverpool side no longer feared - one that has lost the aura they possessed while romping to the title last season. Here, they defended erratically and were predictable going forward. "From Bournemouth's point of view, they would have looked at Liverpool and thought 'why can't we beat them?' Arne Slot's side look miles off the team we saw last season," said Alan Shearer, who is a pundit on Saturday's Match of the Day. "Liverpool just don't look right in all areas. They're making too many errors and are weak defensively, as we saw with the winning goal. While they scored two goals from set-pieces, they didn't create anywhere near enough from open play."
Key Points SimpliFi sold 108,047 shares of BOND, with an estimated trade value of $10.11 million (based on quarterly average prices). As of December 31, the fund reported holding 105,312 shares of the ETF worth about $9.8 million. This change represented a 4.28% shift in 13F reportable assets under management (AUM). These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › On January 22, SimpliFi...
Key Points SimpliFi sold 108,047 shares of BOND, with an estimated trade value of $10.11 million (based on quarterly average prices). As of December 31, the fund reported holding 105,312 shares of the ETF worth about $9.8 million. This change represented a 4.28% shift in 13F reportable assets under management (AUM). These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › On January 22, SimpliFi, Inc. disclosed a sale of 108,047 shares of the PIMCO Active Bond ETF (NYSE:BOND), with an estimated transaction value of $10.11 million based on quarterly average pricing. What happened According to an SEC filing dated January 22, SimpliFi, Inc. reduced its holdings in the PIMCO Active Bond ETF (NYSE:BOND) by 108,047 shares. The estimated value of this transaction, based on the average closing price for the quarter, was $10.11 million. The fund’s quarter-end position in BOND declined in value by $10.11 million, a figure that incorporates both share sales and price changes. What else to know The post-trade BOND position represents 4.15% of 13F reportable AUM. Top five holdings after the filing: NASDAQ: BND: $50.36 million (21.3% of AUM) NYSEMKT: RSP: $32.86 million (13.9% of AUM) NYSEMKT: VIG: $23.04 million (9.7% of AUM) NASDAQ: IEF: $22.30 million (9.4% of AUM) NYSEMKT: QEFA: $22.09 million (9.3% of AUM) As of January 22, BOND shares were priced at $93.46, up approximately 3% over the past year, with a yield of about 5%. ETF overview Metric Value AUM $6.85 billion Yield 5.09% Price (as of January 22) $93.46 ETF snapshot BOND’s investment strategy focuses on a diversified portfolio of fixed income instruments, primarily investment grade bonds, with up to 30% allocation to high yield securities. Its underlying holdings include a diversified portfolio of fixed income instruments, utilizing derivatives such as options, futures, and swaps. It’s structured as an actively managed ETF. PIMCO Active Bond ETF is a large actively managed fixed income fund that leverages PIMCO's exp...
Key Points DIA tracks only 30 blue-chip stocks and shows lower volatility and drawdown than IWM’s 1,954-stock small-cap portfolio IWM delivered a higher 1-year return, but DIA’s yield and risk-adjusted metrics currently look more defensive DIA’s expense ratio is slightly lower, and its sector tilt is heavier to financials and technology These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › SP...
Key Points DIA tracks only 30 blue-chip stocks and shows lower volatility and drawdown than IWM’s 1,954-stock small-cap portfolio IWM delivered a higher 1-year return, but DIA’s yield and risk-adjusted metrics currently look more defensive DIA’s expense ratio is slightly lower, and its sector tilt is heavier to financials and technology These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (NYSEMKT:DIA) and iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEMKT:IWM) differ sharply in market coverage, sector exposure, and risk profile, with DIA offering concentrated blue-chip exposure and IWM targeting the broad U.S. small-cap segment. IWM aims to capture the performance of 1,954 U.S. small-cap stocks, while DIA provides access to just 30 of the largest, most established U.S. companies in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. This comparison looks at cost, returns, risk, and portfolio makeup to help investors decide which approach may fit their goals. Snapshot (Cost & Size) Metric IWM DIA Issuer IShares SPDR Expense ratio 0.19% 0.16% 1-yr return (as of 2026-01-09) 20.0% 18.1% Dividend yield 1.0% 1.4% Beta 1.13 0.91 AUM $77.7 billion $44.6 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. DIA is modestly less expensive than IWM and currently offers a higher dividend yield, which may appeal to those seeking a slightly lower-cost, higher-payout option among major index ETFs. Performance & Risk Comparison Metric IWM DIA Max drawdown (5 y) -31.91% -20.76% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,341 $1,749 What's Inside DIA tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average, holding just 30 blue-chip U.S. stocks—making it one of the most concentrated major index ETFs. Its sector exposure leans heavily on financial services (28%), technology (20%), and industrials (15%). The largest positions include Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS), Ca...