The Best Index Funds to Buy: Low Cost IVV or Higher Yield DIA?

The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:IVV) and SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (NYSEMKT:DIA) differ sharply in cost, portfolio makeup, and diversification, with IVV offering broader coverage and lower fees while DIA focuses on 30 blue-chip names and a modestly higher yield. IVV aims to mirror the S&P 500, providing exposure to a wide swath of large-cap U.S. equities, while DIA tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average, a price-weighted collection of 30 established blue-chip companies. This compa ...