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Dated answer · 2026-09-01

AMAT or DIA: which is the higher-quality business?

Same dated snapshot (2026-09-01): AMAT scores 100/100 vs DIA 100/100 on the rule-based Berkshire checklist (very high vs very high band). Quality grades the business only — the lower-quality name can still be the better deal at the right price.

Snapshot2026-09-01 · source: yahoo
AMAT (Applied Materials)DIA (SPDR Dow Jones)
Market / sectorus · Technologyus · ETF
Price$482.36$534.23
Quality score100/100100/100
Engine signalLONG · 307 bars · uPnL +189.3%LONG · 306 bars · uPnL +24.7%
Total return+189.3%+24.7%

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