What are the best performing ETFs over the last 5 years?
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."
| 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% |
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."
| Ticker | Fund | 10-Yr Return |
|---|---|---|
| XSD | SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | 21.88% |
| XLK | Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund | 19.88% |
| VGT | Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 19.60% |
| IYW | iShares U.S. Technology ETF | 19.58% |
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|---|
| PEX | ProShares Global Listed Private Equity ETF | 12.14% |
| SPYI | NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF | 12.10% |
| BTF | Valkyrie Bitcoin and Ether Strategy ETF | 12.08% |
| SDIV | Global X SuperDividend ETF | 12.06% |
| Symbol | Name | 3-Year Return |
|---|---|---|
| IYE | iShares U.S. Energy ETF | 27.88% |
| SVXY | ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 27.18% |
| AMZA | InfraCap MLP ETF | 27.01% |
| PXJ | Invesco Oil & Gas Services ETF | 26.50% |
| 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) | 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 |
- 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)
Should I invest in VOO or QQQ?
The performance of an investment option is often one of the most critical aspects investors consider. The performance of these two ETFs will be highly dependent on the performance of the information technology sector. If information technology significantly outperforms other sectors, then QQQ will outperform VOO.
For most ETFs, selling after less than a year is taxed as a short-term capital gain. ETFs held for longer than a year are taxed as long-term gains. If you sell an ETF, and buy the same (or a substantially similar) ETF after less than 30 days, you may be subject to the wash sale rule.
It might be tempting to dabble with exotic or offbeat investments in the short term. But if you're looking to beat the S&P 500 over the long haul, one ETF stands apart: Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ). The Invesco QQQ ETF, usually just called QQQ, is a top performer this year.
Adjusted for inflation, it still comes to an annual return of around 7% to 8%. If you earn 7%, your money will double in a little over 10 years.
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The average stock market return is about 10% per year, as measured by the S&P 500 index, but that 10% average rate is reduced by inflation. Investors can expect to lose purchasing power of 2% to 3% every year due to inflation.
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Experts agree that for most personal investors, a portfolio comprising 5 to 10 ETFs is perfect in terms of diversification.
| Ticker | Name | Annual dividend yield |
|---|---|---|
| RDIV | Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | 4.87% |
| SPYD | SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | 4.49% |
| FDL | First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund | 4.36% |
| DJD | Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF | 4.25% |
| 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% |
Is it wise to invest in VOO?
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.
| Actively managed ETF | Expense Ratio | One-year Performance* |
|---|---|---|
| Blackrock Large Cap Value ETF (BLCV) | 0.55% | 27.8%** |
| Fidelity Magellan ETF (FMAG) | 0.59% | 40.5% |
| Invesco Active U.S. Real Estate Fund (PSR) | 0.35% | 3.6% |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) | 0.35% | 14.9% |
Generally speaking, fewer than 10 ETFs are likely enough to diversify your portfolio, but this will vary depending on your financial goals, ranging from retirement savings to income generation. When building a portfolio of ETFs, it is crucial to consider your investment strategy, objectives, and risk tolerance.
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.
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.
