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Dow Diamonds (DIA)
Fund Objective Why was this benchmark selected?

The objective of the Trust is to provide investment results that, before expenses, generally correspond to the price and yield performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Ticker: DJITR).

Ordinary brokerage commissions may apply.

  Market Price
  As of 08/19/2008
  Closing Price $113.49  
  Bid/Ask $113.52  
  Premium/Discount 0.07%  
  Day High $113.97  
  Day Low $113.22  
  Exchange Volume (shares) 82,500  
  Premium Discount to Nav Chart
  Net Asset Value
  As of 08/19/2008
  Price $113.45  
  Shares Outstanding 78,018,141  
  Total Net Assets $8,851,280,558.44  
  Most Recent NAV / NAV History
  Performance  
Performance quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so you may have a gain or loss when shares are sold. Current performance may be higher or lower than that quoted.

  Fund Before Taxes      Fund After Taxes
Month End Performance
Total Return * Index Market Value NAV
  As of 07/31/2008 As of 07/31/2008 As of 07/31/2008
QTD 0.43%   0.63%   0.41%  
YTD -13.00%   -12.83%   -13.04%  
Annualized      
1 Year -11.71%   -11.66%   -11.79%  
3 Year 4.70%   4.58%   4.54%  
5 Year 6.67%   6.52%   6.48%  
10 Year 4.62%   4.51%   4.46%  
Quarter End Performance
Total Return Index Market Value NAV
  As of 06/30/2008 As of 06/30/2008 As of 06/30/2008
QTD -6.85%   -7.05%   -6.86%  
YTD -13.38%   -13.38%   -13.40%  
Annualized      
1 Year -13.28%   -13.43%   -13.36%  
3 Year 5.83%   5.62%   5.66%  
5 Year 7.20%   7.00%   7.01%  
10 Year 4.50%   4.32%   4.34%  
Fund Inception Date: 01/13/1998
Top Holdings ‡
As of 08/19/2008
Security Name Shares
Held
Fund
Weight
International Business Mach 6,262,942 8.79%
Chevron Corp New 6,262,942 6.08%
Exxon Mobil Corp 6,262,942 5.59%
3M Co 6,262,942 5.12%
Johnson & Johnson 6,262,942 5.10%
Procter & Gamble Co 6,262,942 5.07%
Caterpillar Inc Del 6,262,942 4.93%
United Technologies Corp 6,262,942 4.66%
Boeing Co 6,262,942 4.52%
Mcdonalds Corp 6,262,942 4.48%
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  Top Sectors
  As of 08/19/2008
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  Fund Characteristics
  As of 08/19/2008
  Dividend Yield 2.94%  
  FY1 P/E Ratio 12.46  
  Number of Holdings 31  
  Price/Book Ratio 2.68  
  Weighted Average Market Cap $M $135,591.42  
  Fund Information
  As of 08/20/2008
  Ticker Symbol DIA  
  CUSIP 252787106  
  Marginable Yes  
  Short Selling Allowed Yes  
  Gross Expense Ratio 0.18%  
  Net Expense Ratio 0.1663%  
  Inception Date 01/13/1998  
  Primary Benchmark Dow Jones Industrial Average  
  Investment Manager State Street Global Advisors  
  Management Team ETF Management Team  
  Distributor ALPS Distributors, Inc.  
  Distribution Frequency Monthly  
  Fund Documents
  Quarterly Fund Fact Sheet (.pdf)
  Fund Prospectus (.pdf)
  Fund Semi-Annual Report (.pdf)
  Fund Annual Report (.pdf)
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‡ Subject to Change

All total return figures assume reinvestment of dividend and capital gains at net assets value; actual returns may differ.

^Until the Sponsor otherwise determines, the Sponsor has undertaken that the ordinary operating expenses of the Trust will not be permitted to exceed 0.1800% of the Trust’s daily NAV.

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principle value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's share, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. For current month end performance, please call 1-800-843-2639 or visit www.amex.com/dia

Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted.

 Average annual total return and total return are historical and include change in share value and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any.

After-tax returns are calculated based on NAV using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depends on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. The after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prosectus, which contains this and other information, call 1-800-843-2639 or visit www.amex.com/dia/. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

ETFs are subject to risk similar to those of stocks including those regarding short-selling and margin account maintenance.

ALPS Distributor, Inc., a registered broker - dealer, is the distributor for Diamonds.

"Dow Jones®", the "Dow®", "Dow Jone