Markets are signaling something important today. Major U.S. equity ETFs are signaling a cautious close to 2025, with SPY down -0.12% and DIA seeing a -0.21% dip. Investors are taking stock of a robust year
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How did major U.S. equity ETFs perform at the close of 2025?
Major U.S. equity ETFs like SPY, DIA, QQQ, and IWM registered modest declines on the final trading day of 2025. This signaled a cautious end to the year, with SPY down -0.12% and DIA seeing a -0.21% dip, despite what was otherwise a robust year for investors.
Which U.S. equity ETF led declines on the last trading day of 2025?
The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) led the declines among major U.S. equity ETFs on the final trading day of 2025, registering a -0.74% drop. This was a more significant decline compared to the modest dips seen in other large-cap ETFs like SPY and DIA.
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