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.

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

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Top Performing ETFs as of 05.03.2013

Guggenheim Solar ETF (TAN)

Global Equity | Natural Resources Funds

Total Return: 26.70%

Global X FTSE Greece 20 ETF (GREK)

Global Equity | European Region Funds

Total Return: 16.89%

iShares S&P Global Clean Energy Index Fund (ICLN)

Global Equity | Natural Resources Funds

Total Return: 14.50%

* annualized