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.
Currency ETF Rankings
| China Region | International | Pacific Region |
| Emerging Markets | Japanese | Specialty: Currency |
| European Region | Pacific Ex Japan |
China Region
| #1 |
PowerShares Golden Dragon China Portfolio (PGJ) Performance (1-YR): 11.53% Expense Ratio: 0.60% |
| #2 |
iShares MSCI China Index Fund (MCHI) Performance (1-YR): 20.37% Expense Ratio: 0.61% |
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Emerging Markets
| #1 |
BLDRS Emerging Markets 50 ADR Index Fund (ADRE) Performance (1-YR): 10.58% Expense Ratio: 0.30% |
| #2 |
Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SCHE) Performance (1-YR): 19.30% Expense Ratio: 0.15% |
| #3 |
iShares Emerging Markets High Yield Bond Fund (EMHY) Performance (1-YR): 18.47% Expense Ratio: 0.65% |
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European Region
| #1 |
Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) Performance (1-YR): 35.24% Expense Ratio: 0.12% |
| #2 |
iShares MSCI UK Index Fund (EWU) Performance (1-YR): 27.48% Expense Ratio: 0.53% |
| #3 |
iShares MSCI EMU Index Fund (EZU) Performance (1-YR): 36.65% Expense Ratio: 0.53% |
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International
| #1 |
Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF) Performance (1-YR): 32.26% Expense Ratio: 0.09% |
| #2 |
SPDR S&P World ex-US ETF (GWL) Performance (1-YR): 31.08% Expense Ratio: 0.34% |
| #3 |
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) Performance (1-YR): 29.49% Expense Ratio: 0.16% |
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Japanese
| #1 |
iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund (EWJ) Performance (1-YR): 38.35% Expense Ratio: 0.53% |
| #2 |
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (DXJ) Performance (1-YR): 68.58% Expense Ratio: 0.48% |
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Pacific Ex Japan
| #1 |
iShares MSCI Singapore Index Fund (EWS) Performance (1-YR): 28.02% Expense Ratio: 0.53% |
| #2 |
iShares MSCI Pacific ex-Japan Index Fund (EPP) Performance (1-YR): 33.07% Expense Ratio: 0.50% |
| #3 |
iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan Index Fund (AAXJ) Performance (1-YR): 23.06% Expense Ratio: 0.69% |
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Pacific Region
| #1 |
Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL) Performance (1-YR): 35.35% Expense Ratio: 0.12% |
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Specialty: Currency
| #1 |
PowerShares DB G10 Currency Harvest Fund (DBV) Performance (1-YR): 16.14% Expense Ratio: 0.75% |
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Updated 05.17.2013
