Best ETFs
U.S. News has identified exchange-traded funds best suited for long-term investors seeking low-cost, diversified portfolios. Our rankings compare the cost and structure of hundreds of ETFs. Read more about our Best Fit ranking methodology.
Most Popular ETF Rankings
| Large-Cap | Municipal Debt | China Region |
| Gold Oriented | Precious Metals | Corporate Debt |
| Emerging Markets | Small-Cap | Natural Resources |
| Real Estate | Commodities |
Large-Cap
| #1 |
iShares MSCI USA Index Fund (EUSA) Performance (1-YR): 28.04% Expense Ratio: 0.15% |
| #2 |
iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT) Performance (1-YR): 29.46% Expense Ratio: 0.07% |
| #3 |
Vanguard Russell 1000 ETF (VONE) Performance (1-YR): 29.85% Expense Ratio: 0.12% |
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Gold Oriented
| #1 |
iShares COMEX Gold Trust (IAU) Performance (1-YR): 12.52% Expense Ratio: 0.25% |
| #2 |
Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) Performance (1-YR): 34.69% Expense Ratio: 0.55% |
| #3 |
PowerShares DB Gold Fund (DGL) Performance (1-YR): 13.87% Expense Ratio: 0.50% |
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Emerging Markets
| #1 |
BLDRS Emerging Markets 50 ADR Index Fund (ADRE) Performance (1-YR): 9.52% Expense Ratio: 0.30% |
| #2 |
Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SCHE) Performance (1-YR): 18.71% Expense Ratio: 0.15% |
| #3 |
iShares Emerging Markets High Yield Bond Fund (EMHY) Performance (1-YR): 17.82% Expense Ratio: 0.65% |
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Real Estate
| #1 |
Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (SCHH) Performance (1-YR): 26.76% Expense Ratio: 0.07% |
| #2 |
SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (RWR) Performance (1-YR): 26.38% Expense Ratio: 0.25% |
| #3 |
PowerShares KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT Portfolio (KBWY) Performance (1-YR): 54.43% Expense Ratio: 0.35% |
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Municipal Debt
| #1 |
iShares S&P California Municipal Bond Fund (CMF) Performance (1-YR): 4.92% Expense Ratio: 0.25% |
| #2 |
iShares S&P Short Term National Municipal Bond Fund (SUB) Performance (1-YR): 0.31% Expense Ratio: 0.25% |
| #3 |
iShares S&P New York Municipal Bond Fund (NYF) Performance (1-YR): 3.64% Expense Ratio: 0.25% |
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Precious Metals
| #1 |
Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL) Performance (1-YR): 23.60% Expense Ratio: 0.65% |
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Small-Cap
| #1 |
SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (SLY) Performance (1-YR): 33.27% Expense Ratio: 0.20% |
| #2 |
PowerShares S&P SmallCap Information Technology Portfolio (PSCT) Performance (1-YR): 26.92% Expense Ratio: 0.29% |
| #3 |
Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) Performance (1-YR): 35.13% Expense Ratio: 0.08% |
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Commodities
| #1 |
iShares GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG) Performance (1-YR): 0.10% Expense Ratio: 0.75% |
| #2 |
PowerShares DB Base Metals Fund (DBB) Performance (1-YR): 8.66% Expense Ratio: 0.75% |
| #3 |
PowerShares DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund (DBC) Performance (1-YR): 0.15% Expense Ratio: 0.75% |
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China Region
| #1 |
PowerShares Golden Dragon China Portfolio (PGJ) Performance (1-YR): 14.44% Expense Ratio: 0.60% |
| #2 |
iShares MSCI China Index Fund (MCHI) Performance (1-YR): 18.94% Expense Ratio: 0.61% |
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Corporate Debt
| #1 |
Guggenheim BulletShares 2013 Corporate Bond ETF (BSCD) Performance (1-YR): 0.93% Expense Ratio: 0.24% |
| #2 |
SPDR Barclays Long Term Corporate Bond ETF (LWC) Performance (1-YR): 8.72% Expense Ratio: 0.15% |
| #3 |
SPDR Barclays Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF (ITR) Performance (1-YR): 5.87% Expense Ratio: 0.15% |
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Natural Resources
| #1 |
SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF (XES) Performance (1-YR): 32.38% Expense Ratio: 0.36% |
| #2 |
Vanguard Energy Index Fund (VDE) Performance (1-YR): 26.81% Expense Ratio: 0.14% |
| #3 |
iShares MSCI Global Select Metals & Mining Producers Fund (PICK) Performance (1-YR): 0.16% Expense Ratio: 0.39% |
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Updated 05.21.2013
