The SPY's 28% YTD rise is driven by the 'Mag 7,' making the index heavily concentrated in Information Technology. The DJI, with a 19% YTD increase, offers a more balanced sector exposure and has outperformed SPY since the election. DIA is an efficient way to gain exposure to U.S. Blue Chips, while DDM provides 2x leverage but comes with higher risks.
Wall Street is hovering near record levels. These five factors explain why the winning momentum is likely to continue in 2025.
The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) ETF continued charging ahead this week, reaching its highest level on record. The fund, which tracks 30 big companies in the US, jumped to a high of $448.9 on Tuesday, bringing the year-to-date gains to almost 22%.
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / November 25, 2024 / Hannan Metals Limited ("Hannan" or the "Company") (TSXV:HAN)(OTC PINK:HANNF) announces receipt of environmental approval for its first drill program at the Belen prospect, part of the Company's 100%-owned Valiente copper-gold project in Peru (Figure 1). Highlights: Received Declaracion de Impacto Ambiental ("DIA") or Environmental Impact Statement from Peru's Ministry of Mines Approval covers 40 drill platforms across 702 hectares (area of direct impact: 1.69 hectares) The Belen permit area encompasses three key prospects within an 8 km by 2 km trend (Figure 2): Ricardo Herrera (porphyry copper-gold) Vista Alegre (epithermal gold) Sortilegio (porphyry copper-gold) DIA approval received in November 2024, following January 2024 application, reflecting improved permitting conditions in Peru Michael Hudson, CEO, stated: "The approval of our second DIA in Peru marks a milestone for Hannan's work in the Andean back arc.
Investor exposure to U.S. stocks jumped to the highest since 2013 after the presidential election.
The SPDR® Dow Jones® Industrial Average℠ ETF Trust is a potentially strong post-election investment. DIA offers a diversified sector mix, lower P/E ratios than the S&P 500, and a competitive 0.16% expense ratio with $39B AUM. DIA has shown relative strength in post-election rallies, and Donald Trump's policies may benefit its stocks like they did in 2016.
The Dogs of the Dow strategy involves selecting the 10 highest-yielding stocks from the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which often includes out-of-favor stocks. Despite the Dow's quirky price-weighting system, I believe it remains a strong representation of the US stock market and a solid starting point for dividend stock selection. Position sizing is crucial for managing risk and optimizing returns. I adjust my holdings frequently to balance between yield and market opportunities.
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / October 23, 2024 / Forte Minerals Corp. ("Forte"or the"Company") (CSE:CUAU) (OTCQB:FOMNF) (Frankfurt:2OA) , has finalized the acquisition of the Miscanthus high sulphidation epithermal gold-Ag ("Au-Ag") and porphyry copper-molybdenum-gold ("Cu-Mo-Au") prospects ("Miscanthus" or the "Property") from its strategic partner Globetrotters Resource Group Inc. ("GlobeTrotters"). Key details include: Property Details: Miscanthus consists of 4 concessions totaling 3,200 hectares.
The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) has underperformed the funds tracking the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 indices. Its total return was 15.4%, worse than the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 ‘s 24% and 22%.
Monthly payers like DIA, JEPI, JEPQ, and SPHY provide consistent income, making them attractive for income-focused investors. DIA offers exposure to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, balancing growth and stability. JEPI and JEPQ generate premium income through options strategies, enhancing yield potential.
The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) was launched on 01/13/1998, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.
I advise constructing a diversified portfolio with a foundation in a high-quality, low-cost S&P 500 fund, supplemented by exposure to major market indexes like the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust. The DIA ETF, despite trailing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 YTD, offers a decently diversified portfolio with significant exposure to financials and consumer spending. The DIA ETF has a solid long-term performance but has lagged the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 due to lower tech exposure and Boeing's terrible performance.