What ETFs are expected to do well in 5 years?
One metric that investors often look to is trailing one-month performance. The top ETFs for equities, bonds, fixed income, commodities, and currencies for April 2024 based on this metric include CRPT, FCVT, EMHY, DBA, and UUP.
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)
- Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA)
- Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)
- Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM)
- Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS)
- Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT)
- iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG)
| Ticker | Fund | 10-Yr Return |
|---|---|---|
| VGT | Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 19.60% |
| IYW | iShares U.S. Technology ETF | 19.58% |
| IXN | iShares Global Tech ETF | 18.20% |
| IGM | iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF | 17.95% |
| ETF | Assets Under Management | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) | $70 billion | 0.10% |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) | $16.3 billion | 0.35% |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF (XMMO) | $1.6 billion | 0.34% |
| SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB) | $1.8 billion | 0.35% |
| Ticker | Fund name | 5-year return |
|---|---|---|
| SOXX | iShares Semiconductor ETF | 30.70% |
| XLK | Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund | 24.57% |
| IYW | iShares U.S. Technology ETF | 24.09% |
| FTEC | Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 22.79% |
| Symbol | Name | 5-Year Return |
|---|---|---|
| URA | Global X Uranium ETF | 22.07% |
| XLK | Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund | 21.64% |
| IYW | iShares U.S. Technology ETF | 21.33% |
| XHB | SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF | 20.84% |
| FUND(TICKER) | EXPENSE RATIO | 10-YEAR RETURN AS OF APRIL 1 |
|---|---|---|
| iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF) | 0.19% | 15.78% |
| iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (IVW) | 0.18% | 14.34% |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (SCHG) | 0.04% | 15.95% |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF (SPYG) | 0.04% | 14.45% |
One metric that investors often look to is trailing one-month performance. The top ETFs for equities, bonds, fixed income, commodities, and currencies for April 2024 based on this metric include CRPT, FCVT, EMHY, DBA, and UUP.
MarketWatch spotlights VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT), consistently outperforming the S&P 500 by targeting companies with long-term competitive advantages or "economic moats."
The iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. dollar-denominated bonds that are rated either investment-grade or high yield with remaining effective maturities between five and ten years.
How many ETFs should I have in my portfolio?
Experts agree that for most personal investors, a portfolio comprising 5 to 10 ETFs is perfect in terms of diversification.
| Fund (ticker) | YTD performance | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) | 10.4 percent | 0.03 percent |
| SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) | 10.4 percent | 0.095 percent |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) | 10.4 percent | 0.03 percent |
| Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) | 8.6 percent | 0.20 percent |
Market risk
The single biggest risk in ETFs is market risk. Like a mutual fund or a closed-end fund, ETFs are only an investment vehicle—a wrapper for their underlying investment. So if you buy an S&P 500 ETF and the S&P 500 goes down 50%, nothing about how cheap, tax efficient, or transparent an ETF is will help you.
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, VOO is a great option for investors seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend segment of the market.
Longer life span:
On average, funds that close tend to do so within three to five years of their inception. To determine a fund's age, log in to the ETF screener and select Inception Date under Basic Criteria, then select a time frame.
- The 10 Best ETFs of April 2024.
- Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS)
- Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD)
- Invesco S&P 500 GARP ETF (SPGP)
- Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF (FNDF)
- Vanguard Mid Cap Growth ETF (VOT)
- Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT)
VGT - Performance Comparison. In the year-to-date period, QQQ achieves a 1.39% return, which is significantly higher than VGT's -0.61% return. Over the past 10 years, QQQ has underperformed VGT with an annualized return of 17.83%, while VGT has yielded a comparatively higher 19.45% annualized return.
| Dividend ETF | Assets under management | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) | $55 billion | 0.06% |
| Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) | $34 billion | 0.12% |
| iShares International Select Dividend ETF (IDV) | $4.2 billion | 0.51% |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF (SDIV) | $760 million | 0.58% |
Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG)
This ETF tracks the CRSP U.S. Large Cap Growth Index and features an above-average earnings growth rate of 19.6% and return on equity of 33.6%, which are important metrics for growth investors.
What is the most successful ETF launch?
In January 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved several spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for trading in a landmark ruling. The ETFs have been the most successful launch in history, amassing over $10 billion in net inflows since launch.
| Symbol Symbol | ETF Name ETF Name | 5 Year 5 Year |
|---|---|---|
| VONG | Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF | 16.76% |
| MGK | Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF | 17.30% |
| VBK | Vanguard Small Cap Growth ETF | 6.23% |
| VOT | Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 9.53% |
ETFs can be a great investment for long-term investors and those with shorter-term time horizons. They can be especially valuable to beginning investors. That's because they won't require the time, effort, and experience needed to research individual stocks.
On the shoulders of past growth, we think there is tremendous future potential, with global ETF assets poised to reach US$14 trillion by the end of 20241. Four trends have aligned, and together, represent a decades-in-the-making ETF movement that is just beginning.
Key Takeaways. Both value and growth ETFs can be an important part of any portfolio, contributing to its diversification. The choice to focus on either value ETFs or growth ETFs comes down to personal risk tolerance. Growth ETFs may have higher long-term returns but come with more risk.
