DIA monthly performance report

Explore DIA's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.

DIA monthly report

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Key takeaways

  • DIA (DIA) closed November 2026 at $523.15, up 1.16% for the month and +10.20% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, DIA is +8.86%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
  • The stock is trading +3.16% versus its 200-day moving average ($507.12), a bullish technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, DIA has underperformed the S&P 500 by −19.10%, with a relative strength index reading of 88.9.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 74.4% — 29 positive months versus 10 negative months.

DIA ended November 2026 at $523.15, posting a monthly return of +1.16%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.34%.

The current quarter stands at +2.87% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +3.16% versus the 200-day moving average ($507.12).

Year-to-date, DIA is +8.86% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −1.76%. The stock is currently −4.32% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −16.51%.

DIA trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodDIAS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day+0.13%−0.36%+0.49%
1 Week+2.13%+2.59%−0.46%
1 Month+1.16%−0.18%+1.34%
3 Months−2.07%−2.37%+0.30%
6 Months+5.23%+0.83%+4.40%
YTD+8.86%+10.62%−1.76%
12 Months+10.20%+12.25%−2.05%
3 Years+52.27%+71.37%−19.10%
DIA best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Nov 2023+8.93%
#2Nov 2024+7.76%
#3Apr 2026+7.22%
#4Dec 2023+4.69%
#5Jan 2025+4.67%
DIA worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Dec 2024−5.46%
#2Mar 2026−5.41%
#3Apr 2024−4.94%
#4Sep 2026−4.33%
#5Mar 2025−4.22%
DIA quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025+5.24%
Q4 2025+3.63%
Q1 2026−3.62%
Q2 2026+12.78%
Q3 2026−2.65%
Q4 2026 (QTD)+2.87%
DIA calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023+13.74%
2024+12.90%
2025+12.94%
2026+8.86%
DIA drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$546.75 (2026-08-05)
52-Week Low$450.45 (2026-03-30)
Current Price$523.15
200-Day Moving Average$507.12
Price vs 200DMA+3.16%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−16.51% (2025-04-08)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−4.32%
DIA relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)88.9
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500−19.10%
RS Peak102.7 (Jan 2024)
RS Trough84.2 (Oct 2026)
StatusUnderperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was DIA's return for this report period?

DIA returned +1.16% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.

Has DIA outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD DIA: +8.86% vs SPY: +10.62%.

What is DIA's 12-month return?

+10.20% over the trailing 12 months.

Is DIA above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is +3.16% versus 200DMA ($507.12).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−16.51% on 2025-04-08.