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): 24.24% Expense Ratio: 0.15% |
| #2 |
iShares Dow Jones US Index Fund (IYY) Performance (1-YR): 24.68% Expense Ratio: 0.20% |
| #3 |
iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT) Performance (1-YR): 24.88% Expense Ratio: 0.07% |
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Gold Oriented
| #1 |
PowerShares DB Gold Fund (DGL) Performance (1-YR): 16.47% Expense Ratio: 0.50% |
| #2 |
iShares COMEX Gold Trust (IAU) Performance (1-YR): 15.14% Expense Ratio: 0.25% |
| #3 |
Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) Performance (1-YR): 39.97% Expense Ratio: 0.55% |
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Emerging Markets
| #1 |
BLDRS Emerging Markets 50 ADR Index Fund (ADRE) Performance (1-YR): 2.53% Expense Ratio: 0.30% |
| #2 |
Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SCHE) Performance (1-YR): 5.45% Expense Ratio: 0.15% |
| #3 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia Index Fund (EEMA) Performance (1-YR): 6.11% Expense Ratio: 0.49% |
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Real Estate
| #1 |
Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (SCHH) Performance (1-YR): 11.77% Expense Ratio: 0.07% |
| #2 |
SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (RWR) Performance (1-YR): 11.64% Expense Ratio: 0.25% |
| #3 |
PowerShares KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT Portfolio (KBWY) Performance (1-YR): 31.87% Expense Ratio: 0.35% |
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Municipal Debt
| #1 |
iShares S&P California Municipal Bond Fund (CMF) Performance (1-YR): 0.16% Expense Ratio: 0.25% |
| #2 |
iShares S&P New York Municipal Bond Fund (NYF) Performance (1-YR): 0.89% Expense Ratio: 0.25% |
| #3 |
iShares S&P Short Term National Municipal Bond Fund (SUB) Performance (1-YR): 0.16% Expense Ratio: 0.25% |
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Precious Metals
| #1 |
Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL) Performance (1-YR): 31.30% Expense Ratio: 0.65% |
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Small-Cap
| #1 |
SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (SLY) Performance (1-YR): 29.97% Expense Ratio: 0.20% |
| #2 |
Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) Performance (1-YR): 31.25% Expense Ratio: 0.08% |
| #3 |
PowerShares S&P SmallCap Information Technology Portfolio (PSCT) Performance (1-YR): 26.53% Expense Ratio: 0.29% |
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Commodities
| #1 |
PowerShares DB Base Metals Fund (DBB) Performance (1-YR): 7.77% Expense Ratio: 0.75% |
| #2 |
iShares GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG) Performance (1-YR): 8.06% Expense Ratio: 0.75% |
| #3 |
PowerShares DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund (DBC) Performance (1-YR): 5.95% Expense Ratio: 0.75% |
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China Region
| #1 |
PowerShares Golden Dragon China Portfolio (PGJ) Performance (1-YR): 12.89% Expense Ratio: 0.60% |
| #2 |
iShares MSCI China Index Fund (MCHI) Performance (1-YR): 4.36% Expense Ratio: 0.61% |
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Corporate Debt
| #1 |
SPDR Barclays Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF (ITR) Performance (1-YR): 3.62% Expense Ratio: 0.15% |
| #2 |
SPDR Barclays Long Term Corporate Bond ETF (LWC) Performance (1-YR): 0.27% Expense Ratio: 0.15% |
| #3 |
Guggenheim BulletShares 2013 Corporate Bond ETF (BSCD) Performance (1-YR): 0.79% Expense Ratio: 0.24% |
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Natural Resources
| #1 |
Vanguard Energy Index Fund (VDE) Performance (1-YR): 23.68% Expense Ratio: 0.14% |
| #2 |
SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF (XES) Performance (1-YR): 35.80% Expense Ratio: 0.36% |
| #3 |
iShares MSCI Global Select Metals & Mining Producers Fund (PICK) Performance (1-YR): 10.18% Expense Ratio: 0.39% |
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Updated 06.17.2013













