đ Best ETFs of 2025
Data-driven rankings across all major categories
Ranked among 84+ popular ETFs in our curated selection. Methodology based on expense ratios, AUM, performance, and risk metrics.
đ Best S&P 500 ETFs
Track America's 500 largest companies with the lowest fees
Most liquid but 3x higher fees. Best for day traders, not long-term holders.
Ultra-low 0.03% fee + massive liquidity. Perfect for buy-and-hold.
Ultra-low 0.03% fee + massive liquidity. Perfect for buy-and-hold.
Same 0.03% fee as VOO/IVV but smaller AUM. Great budget option.
Key Insight: VOO and IVV tie for best value. SPY costs $60 more per $10K invested annually due to higher fees.
đĩBest Dividend ETFs
Highest quality dividend payers with sustainable growth
Dividend growth focus: only companies with 10+ years of increases.
King of dividends: 3.5% yield + 10-year growth streak + quality focus.
Lower fees (0.06%) + broad diversification across 400+ dividend payers.
Key Insight: SCHD combines yield, growth, and quality screening. Outperformed S&P 500 over 10 years.
đTop Tech ETFs
Capture tech sector growth with lower fees
Lower fees (0.10% vs 0.20%) + broader tech exposure (300+ holdings).
Pure semiconductor play: highest risk/reward in tech sector.
Pure semiconductor play: highest risk/reward in tech sector.
Nasdaq 100: FANG+ dominance. 50% in top 10 = concentrated but powerful.
Key Insight: VGT beats QQQ on fees (0.10% vs 0.20%) with similar performance. Save $100/year per $10K invested.
đ¯Most Diversified ETFs
Broadest market exposure with lowest single-stock risk
3,600+ holdings = entire US market. No sector >30%. Ultimate diversification.
Similar to VTI with 3,500+ holdings. Identical performance, slightly lower liquidity.
Key Insight: VTI offers true diversification: 3,600+ stocks, no sector >30%, covers 100% of US market cap.
đ°Lowest Expense Ratios
Pay less, keep more. Fees compound against you.
Saves $1,410 over 30 years vs 0.50% average fee.
Saves $1,410 over 30 years vs 0.50% average fee.
Saves $1,410 over 30 years vs 0.50% average fee.
Saves $1,410 over 30 years vs 0.50% average fee.
Saves $1,410 over 30 years vs 0.50% average fee.
Key Insight: 0.03% fees are now standard. Paying 0.50%+ means losing 15%+ of your returns over 30 years.
đBest International ETFs
Global diversification beyond US borders
Total international (developed + emerging) in one fund. 8,000+ holdings.
Developed markets: 0.05% fee = 90% cheaper than EFA with same exposure.
Emerging markets leader: China, India, Brazil. Higher risk/reward.
Key Insight: VEA costs 90% less than EFA (0.05% vs 0.32%) for the same developed market exposure.
How We Rank ETFs
đData-Driven
Rankings based on objective metrics: expense ratios, AUM, performance history, Sharpe ratios, and diversification stats. No sponsor bias.
âī¸Weighted Scoring
Each category uses custom weightings. For example, S&P 500 ETFs prioritize fees (50%) over liquidity (30%) and track record (20%).
đRegular Updates
Rankings updated as new performance data becomes available. Methodology refined based on user feedback and market changes.
đ¯Curated Selection
We focus on major, liquid ETFs with strong track records. Our 84+ fund selection covers 95% of investor needs across all asset classes.
â ī¸Important Disclaimer
Rankings are based on our curated selection of 84+ major ETFs and should not be considered comprehensive across all 4,700+ ETFs available. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always consider your personal financial situation, goals, and risk tolerance before investing. Not financial advice.
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