ETF Stock List

The Complete List of ETFs

What Is an ETF?

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are investment vehicles that trade on stock exchanges, much like individual stocks. These funds are designed to track the performance of a specific index, sector, commodity, or asset class, thereby offering investors a way to gain exposure to a broad range of underlying assets through a single investment. By holding a diverse collection of assets, such as stocks, bonds, commodities, or a combination of these, ETFs provide a straightforward means for investors to achieve portfolio diversification without the need to purchase each asset individually. Below are some key features and benefits that make ETFs an attractive option for investors:

Diverse Holdings: ETFs often track an index, such as the S&P 500, meaning they include a broad selection of stocks or other securities from that index. This inherent diversity helps spread risk across various assets.

Tradable Like Stocks: ETFs are bought and sold on stock exchanges throughout the trading day at market prices. This allows investors to trade ETFs just like individual stocks, with the flexibility to enter and exit positions as needed during market hours.

Lower Costs: Compared to mutual funds, ETFs typically have lower expense ratios. This is because most ETFs are passively managed, meaning they aim to replicate the performance of an index rather than actively selecting securities, resulting in lower management fees.

Transparency: ETFs disclose their holdings daily, providing investors with a clear and up-to-date view of the assets they are investing in. This level of transparency helps investors make informed decisions.

Tax Efficiency: ETFs are generally more tax-efficient than mutual funds. Due to their unique structure, ETFs can minimize capital gains distributions, which can result in lower tax liabilities for investors.

  • Diverse Holdings: ETFs often track an index, such as the S&P 500, meaning they include a broad selection of stocks or other securities from that index. This inherent diversity helps spread risk across various assets.

  • Tradable Like Stocks: ETFs are bought and sold on stock exchanges throughout the trading day at market prices. This allows investors to trade ETFs just like individual stocks, with the flexibility to enter and exit positions as needed during market hours.

  • Lower Costs: Compared to mutual funds, ETFs typically have lower expense ratios. This is because most ETFs are passively managed, meaning they aim to replicate the performance of an index rather than actively selecting securities, resulting in lower management fees.

  • Transparency: ETFs disclose their holdings daily, providing investors with a clear and up-to-date view of the assets they are investing in. This level of transparency helps investors make informed decisions.

  • Tax Efficiency: ETFs are generally more tax-efficient than mutual funds. Due to their unique structure, ETFs can minimize capital gains distributions, which can result in lower tax liabilities for investors.

    • Stock ETFs: These track a specific index of stocks, providing exposure to a wide range of companies within that index. For example, an ETF tracking the S&P 500 would include stocks from the 500 largest companies listed on the S&P 500 index.

    • Bond ETFs: These hold a collection of bonds, offering exposure to various types of debt securities. Investors can choose bond ETFs based on their risk tolerance and investment goals, whether they prefer government bonds, corporate bonds, or other fixed-income assets.

    • Commodity ETFs: These invest in physical commodities such as gold, silver, oil, or agricultural products. Commodity ETFs provide a way to invest in these assets without having to physically purchase and store the commodities.

    • Sector and Industry ETFs: These focus on specific sectors or industries, such as technology, healthcare, or energy. Sector ETFs allow investors to target particular segments of the economy that they believe will perform well.

    • International ETFs: These provide exposure to markets outside of the investor’s home country, helping to diversify geographically. International ETFs can focus on specific countries, regions, or global markets.

SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Description: This is one of the oldest and most well-known ETFs, designed to track the performance of the S&P 500 index, which includes 500 of the largest U.S. companies.

Key Features: High liquidity, broad market exposure, and a long track record.

Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)

Description: QQQ tracks the performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index, which includes 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

Key Features: Focus on technology and innovation-driven companies, high liquidity, and strong historical performance.

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)

Description: VTI aims to track the performance of the CRSP US Total Market Index, providing exposure to the entire U.S. stock market, including small-, mid-, and large-cap stocks.

Key Features: Comprehensive market coverage, low expense ratio, and high liquidity.

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM)

Description: This ETF seeks to track the performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, offering exposure to companies in emerging markets such as China, Brazil, and India.

Key Features: Access to high-growth potential markets, diversified emerging market exposure.

iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)

Description: This ETF tracks the performance of the Russell 2000 Index, providing exposure to small-cap U.S. companies.

Key Features: Focus on smaller, growth-oriented companies, high liquidity, and diversification across sectors.

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA)

Description: VEA aims to track the performance of the FTSE Developed All Cap ex US Index, offering exposure to developed markets outside of the U.S., including Europe, Japan, and Canada.

Key Features: Diversified international exposure, low expense ratio, and high liquidity.

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG)

Description: This ETF seeks to track the performance of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, providing broad exposure to U.S. investment-grade bonds.

Key Features: Income generation, portfolio diversification with fixed income, and low expense ratio.

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG)

Description: VIG focuses on U.S. companies that have a history of increasing dividends over time, tracking the performance of the NASDAQ US Dividend Achievers Select Index.

Key Features: Income generation through dividends, focus on financially stable companies, and low expense ratio.

SPDR Gold Shares (GLD)

Description: This ETF aims to track the performance of the price of gold bullion, providing a simple and cost-effective way to invest in gold.

Key Features: Hedge against inflation and market volatility, physical gold backing, and high liquidity.

ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK)

Description: Managed by ARK Invest, this actively managed ETF focuses on disruptive innovation across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and industrials.

Key Features: High growth potential, focus on cutting-edge technologies and innovative companies, actively managed.

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA)

Description: EFA aims to track the performance of the MSCI EAFE Index, which includes large- and mid-cap stocks across developed markets outside of the U.S. and Canada.

Key Features: Broad international diversification, exposure to established global companies, and high liquidity.

Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (SCHB)

Description: SCHB seeks to track the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Broad Stock Market Index, providing exposure to the entire U.S. equity market.

Key Features: Comprehensive market exposure, low expense ratio, and high liquidity.

ETFs By Sector:

  • XLK
  • VGT
  • IHF
  • XLF
  • VHT
  • IHF
  • XLV
  • VHT
  • IHF
  • XLY
  • VCR
  • IYC
  • ITB
  • XLP
  • VDC
  • KXI
  • XLE
  • VDE
  • IYE
  • XLI
  • VIS
  • IYJ
  • XLU
  • VPU
  • IDU
  • XLRE
  • VNQ
  • IYR
  • XLB
  • VAW
  • IYM
  •  SMH
  • SOXX
  • PSI
  • ICLN
  • TAN
  • PBW
  • IBB
  • XBI
  • BBH
  • IYZ
  • VOX
  • XTL
  • IYT
  • XTN
  • FTXR
  • IGF
  • PAVE
  • NFRA
  •  XME
  • PICK
  • GDX
  • ITA
  • XAR
  • PPA

Technology ETF List

SymbolETF NameIndustry
QQQInvesco QQQ TrustBroad Technology
VGTVanguard Information Technology ETFBroad Technology
XLKTechnology Select Sector SPDR FundBroad Technology
IYWiShares U.S. Technology ETFBroad Technology
KWEBKraneShares CSI China Internet ETFInternet
SMHVanEck Semiconductor ETFSemiconductors
ARKKARK Innovation ETFBroad Technology
SOXXiShares Semiconductor ETFSemiconductors
FTECFidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETFBroad Technology
CIBRFirst Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETFInternet Architecture
IGViShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETFSoftware
SOXLDirexion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x SharesSemiconductors
FDNFirst Trust Dow Jones Internet Index FundInternet
XTiShares Exponential Technologies ETFBroad Technology
IXNiShares Global Tech ETFBroad Technology
SKYYFirst Trust Cloud Computing ETFSoftware
IGMiShares Expanded Tech Sector ETFBroad Technology
RYTInvesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Technology ETFBroad Technology
TDIVFirst Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index FundBroad Technology
HACKETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETFMG Prime Cyber Security FundSoftware
QTECFirst Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index FundBroad Technology
SOXSDirexion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3x SharesSemiconductors
TECLDirexion Daily Technology Bull 3X SharesBroad Technology
ROBOROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETFBroad Technology
XSDSPDR S&P Semiconductor ETFSemiconductors
FXLFirst Trust Technology AlphaDEX FundBroad Technology
ARKWARK Next Generation Internet ETFInternet
CQQQInvesco China Technology ETFBroad Technology
BUGGlobal X Cybersecurity ETFInternet Architecture
FIVGDefiance Next Gen Connectivity ETFBroad Technology
EMQQEMQQ The Emerging Markets Internet & Ecommerce ETFInternet
WCLDWisdomTree Cloud Computing FundCloud Computing
CLOUGlobal X Cloud Computing ETFSoftware
IHAKiShares Cybersecurity & Tech ETFInternet Architecture
IPAYETFMG Prime Mobile Payments ETFMG Prime Mobile Payments FundBroad Technology
FNGUMicroSectors FANG+â„¢ Index 3X Leveraged ETNBroad Technology
PSIInvesco Dynamic Semiconductors ETFSemiconductors
PNQIInvesco NASDAQ Internet ETFInternet
METVRoundhill Ball Metaverse ETFInternet
XNTKSPDR NYSE Technology ETFBroad Technology
CWEBDirexion Daily CSI China Internet Index Bull 2x SharesInternet
BLOKAmplify Transformational Data Sharing ETFBroad Technology
GINNGoldman Sachs Innovate Equity ETFBroad Technology
SNSRGlobal X Internet of Things ETFInternet
PSCTInvesco S&P SmallCap Information Technology ETFBroad Technology
ROMProShares Ultra TechnologyBroad Technology
SARKAXS Short Innovation Daily ETFBroad Technology
IRBOiShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETFBroad Technology
PTFInvesco DWA Technology Momentum ETFBroad Technology
TECSDirexion Daily Technology Bear 3X SharesBroad Technology
SymbolETF NameIndustry
XSWSPDR S&P Software & Services ETFSoftware
PSJInvesco Dynamic Software ETFSoftware
PRNT3D Printing ETFBroad Technology
BULZMicroSectors Solactive FANG & Innovation 3X Leveraged ETNBroad Technology
FNGDMicroSectors FANG+â„¢ Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETNBroad Technology
OGIGALPS O'Shares Global Internet Giants ETFInternet
SOCLGlobal X Social Media ETFSocial Media
USDProShares Ultra SemiconductorsSemiconductors
AIQGlobal X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETFBroad Technology
IGNiShares North American Tech-Multimedia Networking ETFNetworking
TDVProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETFBroad Technology
IETCiShares U.S. Tech Independence Focused ETFBroad Technology
LEGRFirst Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETFBroad Technology
ITEQBlueStar Israel Technology ETF BlueStar Israel Technology FundBroad Technology
WEBLDirexion Daily Dow Jones Internet Bull 3X SharesInternet
DTECALPS Disruptive Technologies ETFBroad Technology
QTUMDefiance Quantum ETFBroad Technology
IZRLARK Israel Innovative Technology ETFBroad Technology
IEUSiShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETFBroad Technology
XITKSPDR FactSet Innovative Technology ETFBroad Technology
BLCNSiren ETF Trust Siren Nasdaq NexGen Economy ETFBroad Technology
SOXQInvesco PHLX Semiconductor ETFSemiconductors
FTXLFirst Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETFSemiconductors
FNGOMicroSectors FANG+ Index 2X Leveraged ETNsBroad Technology
VPNGlobal X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETFInternet Infrastructure
ISRAVanEck Israel ETFBroad Technology
GAMRWedbush ETFMG Video Game Tech ETF Wedbush ETFMG Video Game Tech FundSoftware
BUZZVanEck Social Sentiment ETFSocial Media
TARKAXS 2X Innovation ETFBroad Technology
WEBSDirexion Daily Dow Jones Internet Bear 3X SharesInternet
KSTRKraneShares SSE Star Market 50 Index ETFBroad Technology
PXQInvesco Dynamic Networking ETFNetworking
BKCHGlobal X Blockchain ETFBroad Technology
ARMRArmor US Equity Index ETFBroad Technology
WFHDirexion Work From Home ETFBroad Technology
LOUPInnovator Loup Frontier Tech ETFBroad Technology
KEMQKraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETFBroad Technology
MOONDirexion Moonshot Innovators ETFBroad Technology
WCBRWisdomTree Cybersecurity FundBroad Technology
IVESWedbush ETFMG Global Cloud Technology ETFBroad Technology
THNQROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETFBroad Technology
AAPDDirexion Daily AAPL Bear 1X Shares ETFBroad Technology
FCLDFidelity Cloud Computing ETFCloud Computing
XWEBSPDR S&P Internet ETFInternet
BERZMicroSectors Solactive FANG & Innovation -3X Inverse Leveraged ETNBroad Technology
DAPPVanEck Digital Transformation ETFBroad Technology
FDIGFidelity Crypto Industry and Digital Payments ETFCryptocurrency
XPNDFirst Trust Expanded Technology ETFBroad Technology
WUGIAXS Esoterica NextG Economy ETFBroad Technology
FMQQFMQQ The Next Frontier Internet & Ecommerce ETFInternet
SymbolETF NameIndustry
CHIKGlobal X MSCI China Information Technology ETFBroad Technology
REWProShares UltraShort TechnologyBroad Technology
KOINCapital Link Global Fintech Leaders ETFBroad Technology
LRNZTrueShares Technology, AI & Deep Learning ETFBroad Technology
SSGProshares Ultrashort SemiconductorsSemiconductors
KFVGKraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETFSemiconductors
CRPTFirst Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry & Digital Economy ETFCryptocurrency
FMETFidelity Metaverse ETFInternet
UBOTDirexion Daily Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Automation Index Bull 2X SharesBroad Technology
BTEKFuture Tech ETFBroad Technology
NVDSAXS 1.25X NVDA Bear Daily ETFSemiconductors
FNGGDirexion Daily Select Large Caps & FANGs Bull 2X SharesBroad Technology
FFNDFuture Fund Active ETFBroad Technology
TCHIiShares MSCI China Multisector Tech ETFBroad Technology
KTECKraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETFBroad Technology
IQMFranklin Intelligent Machines ETFBroad Technology
KNGSUPHOLDINGS Compound Kings ETFBroad Technology
AAPUDirexion Daily AAPL Bull 1.5X SharesBroad Technology
IDATiShares Future Cloud 5G and Tech ETFBroad Technology
CLDLDirexion Daily Cloud Computing Bull 2X SharesCloud Computing
MTVRFount Metaverse ETFInternet
VERSProShares Metaverse ETFInternet
MSFDDirexion Daily MSFT Bear 1X Shares ETFSoftware
NFTZDefiance Digital Revolution ETFCryptocurrency
MSFUDirexion Daily MSFT Bull 1.5X Shares ETFSoftware
IBLCiShares Blockchain and Tech ETFCryptocurrency
VCLOSimplify Volt Cloud and Cybersecurity Disruption ETFCloud Computing
BNGEFirst Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETFBroad Technology
SWARDirexion Daily Software Bull 2X SharesSoftware
BYTERoundhill IO Digital Infrastructure ETFInternet
IWFHiShares Virtual Work and Life Multisector ETFBroad Technology
JFWDJacob Forward ETFBroad Technology
EWEBGlobal X Emerging Markets Internet & E-commerce ETFInternet
RIGZViridi Bitcoin Miners ETFCryptocurrency
EMFQAmplify Emerging Markets FinTech ETFBroad Technology
FNTCDirexion Daily FinTech Bull 2X SharesBroad Technology
UCYBProShares Ultra Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETFCloud Computing
XDATFranklin Exponential Data ETFBroad Technology
TINYProShares Nanotechnology ETFNanotechnology
SPRXSpear Alpha ETFBroad Technology
BTCRVolt Crypto Industry Revolution and Tech ETFCryptocurrency
VRGlobal X Metaverse ETFInternet
SATOInvesco Alerian Galaxy Crypto Economy ETFBroad Technology
BLKCInvesco Alerian Galaxy Blockchain Users and Decentralized Commerce ETFBroad Technology
DATProShares Big Data Refiners ETFBroad Technology
SWEBAXS Short China Internet ETFInternet
DGINVanEck Digital India ETFBroad Technology
SKYUProShares Ultra Nasdaq Cloud Computing ETFCloud Computing
INQQIndia Internet & Ecommerce ETFInternet
TYNEDirexion Nanotechnology ETFNanotechnology
ARVRFirst Trust Indxx Metaverse ETFBroad Technology
MRADSmartETFs Advertising & Marketing Technology ETFBroad Technology
PYPSAXS 1.5X PYPL Bear Daily ETFBroad Technology
PYPTAXS 1.5X PYPL Bull Daily ETFBroad Technology
MEMERoundhill MEME ETFSocial Media
CONLGraniteShares 1.5x Long Coinbase Daily ETFCryptocurrency
WTAIWisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation FundBroad Technology
AAPBGraniteShares 1.75x Long AAPL Daily ETFBroad Technology
DAMVanEck Digital Assets Mining ETFCryptocurrency
UAVAdvisorShares Drone Technology ETFBroad Technology
BIDSAmplify Digital & Online Trading ETFBroad Technology
AWYXETFMG 2X Daily Travel Tech ETFBroad Technology

Healthcare ETF List

SymbolNameIndustry
XLVHealth Care Select Sector SPDR FundBroad Healthcare
VHTVanguard Health Care ETFBroad Healthcare
IBBiShares Biotechnology ETFBiotechnology
XBISPDR S&P Biotech ETFBiotechnology
IHIiShares U.S. Medical Devices ETFMedical Devices
IXJiShares Global Healthcare ETFBroad Healthcare
IYHiShares U.S. Healthcare ETFBroad Healthcare
FHLCFidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETFBroad Healthcare
ARKGARK Genomic Revolution ETFBiotechnology
FXHFirst Trust Health Care AlphaDEX FundBroad Healthcare
IHFiShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETFHealthcare Services
FBTFirst Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index FundBiotechnology
RYHInvesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Health Care ETFBroad Healthcare
LABUDirexion Daily S&P Biotech Bull 3x SharesBiotechnology
PPHVanEck Pharmaceutical ETFPharmaceutical
BBHVanEck Biotech ETFBiotechnology
IHEiShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETFPharmaceutical
XHESPDR S&P Health Care Equipment ETFMedical Devices
PJPInvesco Dynamic Pharmaceuticals ETFPharmaceutical
PSCHInvesco S&P SmallCap Health Care ETFBroad Healthcare
PBEInvesco Dynamic Biotechnology & Genome ETFBiotechnology
PTHInvesco DWA Healthcare Momentum ETFBroad Healthcare
CUREDirexion Daily Healthcare Bull 3x SharesBroad Healthcare
GNOMGlobal X Genomics & Biotechnology ETFBiotechnology
XPHSPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETFPharmaceutical
IDNAiShares Genomics Immunology and Healthcare ETFBiotechnology
EDOCGlobal X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF RegisteredBroad Healthcare
LABDDirexion Daily S&P Biotech Bear 3x SharesBiotechnology
XHSSPDR S&P Health Care Services ETFHealthcare Services
GDOCGoldman Sachs Future Health Care Equity ETFBroad Healthcare
SBIOALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETFBiotechnology
BIBProShares Ultra Nasdaq BiotechnologyBiotechnology
KUREKraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETFPharmaceutical
HTECROBO Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation ETFBroad Healthcare
RXLProShares Ultra Health CareBroad Healthcare
PINKSimplify Health Care ETFBroad Healthcare
BTECPrincipal Healthcare Innovators ETFBiotechnology
FTXHFirst Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETFPharmaceutical
AGNGGlobal X Aging Population ETFBroad Healthcare
POTXGlobal X Cannabis ETFPharmaceutical
VMOTAlpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETFHealthcare Services
CNBSAmplify Seymour Cannabis ETFBroad Healthcare
GERMETFMG Treatments Testing and Advancements ETFBroad Healthcare
CNCRLoncar Cancer Immunotherapy ETFBiotechnology
IBBQInvesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETFBroad Healthcare
BBPVirtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETFBiotechnology
BBCVirtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETFBiotechnology
HELXFranklin Genomic Advancements ETFBiotechnology
CHIHGlobal X MSCI China Health Care ETFPharmaceutical
PILLDirexion Daily Pharmaceutical & Medical Bull 3X SharesPharmaceutical
FDHTFidelity Digital Health ETFBroad Healthcare
HARTIQ Healthy Hearts ETFBroad Healthcare
BISProShares UltraShort Nasdaq BiotechnologyBiotechnology
PSILAdvisorShares Psychedelics ETFBiotechnology
CHNALoncar China BioPharma ETFPharmaceutical
BMEDFuture Health ETFBroad Healthcare
IBRNiShares Neuroscience and Healthcare ETFBroad Healthcare
MSGRDirexion mRNA ETFBiotechnology
WDNAWisdomTree BioRevolution FundBiotechnology
APXHApex Healthcare ETFBroad Healthcare
CHBGlobal X China Biotech Innovation ETFPharmaceutical
MEDIHarbor Health Care ETFBroad Healthcare
KMEDKraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETFBroad Healthcare
MDEVFirst Trust Indxx Medical Devices ETFMedical Devices
PSYKPSYK ETFPharmaceutical
RXDProShares UltraShort Health CareBroad Healthcare
PFELAXS 2X PFE Bull Daily ETFPharmaceutical
PFESAXS 2X PFE Bear Daily ETFPharmaceutical
EKGFirst Trust Nasdaq Lux Digital Health Solutions ETFBroad Healthcare

Energy ETF List

SymbolNameIndustry
XLEEnergy Select Sector SPDR FundOil & Gas Exploration & Production
VDEVanguard Energy ETFOil & Gas Exploration & Production
AMLPAlerian MLP ETFMLP
ICLNiShares Global Clean Energy ETFClean Energy
XOPSPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETFOil & Gas Exploration & Production
EMLPFirst Trust North American Energy Infrastructure FundMLP
OIHVanEck Oil Services ETFOil Equipment & Services
AMJJ.P. Morgan Alerian MLP Index ETNMLP
TANInvesco Solar ETFSolar Energy
IYEiShares U.S. Energy ETFOil & Gas Exploration & Production
IXCiShares Global Energy ETFOil & Gas Exploration & Production
FXNFirst Trust Energy AlphaDEX FundBroad Energy
NRGUMicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index 3X Leveraged ETNOil & Gas Exploration & Production
FENYFidelity MSCI Energy Index ETFOil & Gas Exploration & Production
QCLNFirst Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index FundClean Energy
MLPAGlobal X MLP ETFMLP
FTXNFirst Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETFOil & Gas Exploration & Production
IEOiShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETFOil & Gas Exploration & Production
MLPXGlobal X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETFMLP
FCGFirst Trust Natural Gas ETFNatural Gas
PBWInvesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETFClean Energy
GUSHDirexion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exp. & Prod. Bull 2X SharesOil & Gas Exploration & Production
TPYPTortoise North American Pipeline FundBroad Energy
RYEInvesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Energy ETFOil & Gas Exploration & Production
ACESALPS Clean Energy ETFClean Energy
ERXDirexion Daily Energy Bull 2X SharesOil & Gas Exploration & Production
LCTDBlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETFClean Energy
DRLLStrive U.S. Energy ETFBroad Energy
IEZiShares U.S. Oil Equipment & Services ETFOil Equipment & Services
CNRGSPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETFClean Energy
ERTHInvesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETFCleantech
XESSPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETFOil Equipment & Services
PXEInvesco Dynamic Energy Exploration & Production ETFOil & Gas Exploration & Production
AMZAInfraCap MLP ETFMLP
FANFirst Trust Global Wind Energy ETFWind Energy
PXIInvesco DWA Energy Momentum ETFOil & Gas Exploration & Production
ATMPBarclays ETN+ Select MLP ETNMLP
MLPBETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series BMLP
NZACSPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETFClean Energy
PBDInvesco Global Clean Energy ETFClean Energy
SMOGVanEck Low Carbon Energy ETFClean Energy
UMIUSCF Midstream Energy Income Fund ETFMLP
NRGDMicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETNOil & Gas Exploration & Production
DIGProShares Ultra Oil & GasOil & Gas Exploration & Production
ENFRAlerian Energy Infrastructure ETFEnergy Infrastructure
PSCEInvesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETFBroad Energy
FILLiShares MSCI Global Energy Producers ETFOil & Gas Exploration & Production
CTECGlobal X CleanTech ETFCleantech
DRIPDirexion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exp. & Prod. Bear 2X SharesOil & Gas Exploration & Production
AMUBETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Class BMLP
RNRGGlobal X Renewable Energy Producers ETFYieldCos
AMNAETRACS Alerian Midstream Energy Index ETNMLP
PXJInvesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETFOil Equipment & Services
AMTRETRACS Alerian Midstream Energy Total Return Index ETNMLP
NLRVanEck Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETFNuclear Energy
JZROJanus Henderson Net Zero Transition Resources ETFClean Energy
USAIPacer American Energy Independence ETFOil & Gas Exploration & Production
DUGProShares UltraShort Oil & GasOil & Gas Exploration & Production
ERYDirexion Daily Energy Bear 2X SharesOil & Gas Exploration & Production
MLPRETRACS Quarterly Pay 1.5x Leveraged Alerian MLP Index ETNMLP
CRAKVanEck Oil Refiners ETFOil & Gas Exploration & Production
AMNDETRACS Alerian Midstream Energy High Dividend Index ETN due July 19, 2050Energy Infrastructure
FRNWFidelity Clean Energy ETFClean Energy
HDRODefiance Next Gen H2 ETFClean Energy
HYDRGlobal X Hydrogen ETFClean Energy
EINCVanEck Energy Income ETFEnergy Infrastructure
KWTiShares MSCI Kuwait ETFSolar Energy
MLPOCredit Suisse S&P MLP Index ETNMLP
HJENDirexion Hydrogen ETFBroad Energy
PYPEETRACS NYSE Pickens Core Midstream Index ETNOil & Gas Exploration & Production
CHIEGlobal X MSCI China Energy ETFBroad Energy
GCLNGoldman Sachs Bloomberg Clean Energy Equity ETFClean Energy
BNEBlue Horizon BNE ETFClean Energy
KLNEDirexion Daily Global Clean Energy Bull 2X Shares ETFCleantech
CTEXProShares S&P Kensho Cleantech ETFCleantech
NTZGNuveen Global Net Zero Transition ETFCleantech
SOLRGuinness Atkinson Funds SmartETFs Sustainable Energy II FundClean Energy
RAYSGlobal X Solar ETFSolar Energy
WNDYGlobal X Wind Energy ETFWind Energy
VCLNVirtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETFClean Energy
ENRGSoFi Smart Energy ETFClean Energy
KGHGKraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETFClean Energy
BSEAETFMG Breakwave Sea Decarbonization Tech ETFCleantech
ERUSiShares MSCI Russia ETFBroad Energy

Financial ETF List

SymbolNameIndustry
XLFFinancial Select Sector SPDR FundBroad Financials
VFHVanguard Financials ETFBroad Financials
KRESPDR S&P Regional Banking ETFRegional Banks
IYFiShares U.S. Financials ETFBroad Financials
FASDirexion Daily Financial Bull 3X SharesFinancial Services
KBWBInvesco KBW Bank ETFBanks
KBESPDR S&P Bank ETFBanks
FNCLFidelity MSCI Financials Index ETFBroad Financials
IYGiShares U.S. Financial Services ETFFinancial Services
EUFNiShares MSCI Europe Financials ETFBroad Financials
FXOFirst Trust Financials AlphaDEX FundBroad Financials
IAIiShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETFBroker-Dealers
IATiShares U.S. Regional Banks ETFRegional Banks
IAKiShares U.S. Insurance ETFInsurance
UYGProShares Ultra FinancialsBroad Financials
IXGiShares Global Financials ETFBroad Financials
KIESPDR S&P Insurance ETFInsurance
BIZDVanEck BDC Income ETFBusiness Development Company
RYFInvesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Financials ETFBroad Financials
FINXGlobal X FinTech ETFFinancial Services
KBWPInvesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETFInsurance
KBWDInvesco KBW High Dividend Yield Financial ETFBroad Financials
PHDGInvesco S&P 500® Downside Hedged ETFBroad Financials
PSPInvesco Global Listed Private Equity ETFPrivate Equity
FTXOFirst Trust Nasdaq Bank ETFBanks
QABAFirst Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index FundCommunity Banks
FAZDirexion Daily Financial Bear 3X SharesFinancial Services
DFNLDavis Select Financial ETFBroad Financials
DPSTDirexion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X SharesRegional Banks
GREKGlobal X MSCI Greece ETFBroad Financials
KCESPDR S&P Capital Markets ETFCapital Markets
KBWRInvesco KBW Regional Banking ETFRegional Banks
BNKUMicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index 3X Leveraged ETNsBroad Financials
PFIInvesco DWA Financial Momentum ETFBroad Financials
BDCZETRACS MVIS Business Development Companies Index ETNBusiness Development Company
ZIGAcquirers FundBroad Financials
BITQBitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETFBroad Financials
SEFProShares Short FinancialsBroad Financials
CHIXGlobal X MSCI China Financials ETFBroad Financials
PSCFInvesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETFBroad Financials
BDCXETRACS Quarterly Pay 1.5X Leveraged MVIS BDC Index ETNBusiness Development Company
SKFProShares UltraShort FinancialsBroad Financials
VPCVirtus Private Credit Strategy ETFBroad Financials
PEXProShares Global Listed Private Equity ETFPrivate Equity
BNKDMicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETNsBroad Financials
INDFNifty India Financials ETFBroad Financials

Materials ETF List

SymbolNameIndustry
GDXVanEck Gold Miners ETFGold Miners
GUNRFlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index FundNatural Resources
XLBMaterials Select Sector SPDR FundBroad Materials
GDXJVanEck Junior Gold Miners ETFGold Miners
GNRSPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETFNatural Resources
LITGlobal X Lithium & Battery Tech ETFLithium
VAWVanguard Materials ETFBroad Materials
XMESPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETFMetals & Mining
COPXGlobal X Copper Miners ETFCopper Miners
URAGlobal X Uranium ETFUranium
FXZFirst Trust Materials AlphaDEX FundBroad Materials
ITBiShares U.S. Home Construction ETFHomebuilders
PICKiShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETFMetals & Mining
MOOVanEck Agribusiness ETFAgribusiness
INFLHorizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETFBroad Materials
SILGlobal X Silver Miners ETFSilver Miners
IGEiShares North American Natural Resources ETFNatural Resources
URNMSprott Uranium Miners ETFUranium
XHBSPDR S&P Homebuilders ETFHomebuilders
SILJETFMG Prime Junior Silver Miners ETFMG Prime Junior Silver Miners FundSilver Miners
IYMiShares U.S. Basic Materials ETFBroad Materials
NANRSPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETFNatural Resources
GRIDFirst Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure IndexElectric Energy Infrastructure
REMXVanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETFMetals & Mining
NUGTDirexion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2x SharesGold Miners
FMATFidelity MSCI Materials Index ETFBroad Materials
RINGiShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETFGold Miners
RTMInvesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETFBroad Materials
VEGIiShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETFAgribusiness
MXIiShares Global Materials ETFBroad Materials
JNUGDirexion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 2x SharesGold Miners
FTRIFirst Trust Indxx Global Natural Resources Income ETFNatural Resources
SGDMSprott Gold Miners ETFGold Miners
WOODiShares Global Timber & Forestry ETFTimber
SLVPiShares MSCI Global Silver Miners ETFSilver Miners
BATTAmplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETFLithium
HAPVanEck Natural Resources ETFHard Assets Producers
PYZInvesco DWA Basic Materials Momentum ETFBroad Materials
NAILDirexion Daily Homebuilders & Supplies Bull 3X SharesHomebuilders
GDXUMicroSectors Gold Miners 3X Leveraged ETNGold Miners
PKBInvesco Dynamic Building & Construction ETFHomebuilders
SGDJSprott Junior Gold Miners ETFGold Miners
SLXVanEck Steel ETFSteel
JDSTDirexion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 2X SharesGold Miners
DUSTDirexion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 2x SharesGold Miners
GOAUUS Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETFGold Miners
CUTInvesco MSCI Global Timber ETFTimber
UYMProShares Ultra Basic MaterialsBroad Materials
GRESIQ Global Resources ETFNatural Resources
GOEXGlobal X Gold Explorers ETFGold Miners
HOMZHoya Capital Housing ETFHomebuilders
SIMSSPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETFElectric Energy Infrastructure
FTAGFirst Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETFAgribusiness
GMETVanEck Green Metals ETFMetals & Mining
GDXDMicroSectors Gold Miners -3X Inverse Leveraged ETNsGold Miners
PSCMInvesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETFBroad Materials
MNMDirexion Daily Metal Miners Bull 2X SharesMetals & Mining
IVEGiShares Emergent Food and AgTech Multisector ETFAgribusiness
KROPGlobal X AgTech & Food Innovation ETFAgribusiness
GBLDInvesco MSCI Green Building ETFHomebuilders
WBATWisdomTree Battery Value Chain and Innovation FundLithium
DMATGlobal X Disruptive Materials ETFBroad Materials
CHIMGlobal X MSCI China Materials ETFBroad Materials
SMNProShares UltraShort Basic MaterialsBroad Materials
SILXETFMG Prime 2X Daily Junior Silver Miners ETFSilver Miners
NDIVAmplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETFNatural Resources
GRNRGlobal X Green Building ETFHomebuilders
TINTProShares Smart Materials ETFBroad Materials

Utilities ETF List

SymbolNameIndustry
XLUUtilities Select Sector SPDR FundBroad Utilities
VPUVanguard Utilities ETFBroad Utilities
IGFiShares Global Infrastructure ETFInfrastructure
PAVEGlobal X US Infrastructure Development ETFInfrastructure
NFRAFlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index FundInfrastructure
FUTYFidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETFBroad Utilities
IFRAiShares U.S. Infrastructure ETFInfrastructure
IDUiShares U.S. Utilities ETFBroad Utilities
GIISPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETFInfrastructure
RYUInvesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Utilities ETFBroad Utilities
FXUFirst Trust Utilities AlphaDEX FundBroad Utilities
TOLZProShares DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETFInfrastructure
JXIiShares Global Utilities ETFBroad Utilities
PUIInvesco DWA Utilities Momentum ETFBroad Utilities
UTESVirtus Reaves Utilities ETFBroad Utilities
ECLNFirst Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETFBroad Utilities
EMIFiShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETFInfrastructure
PSCUInvesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Services ETFBroad Utilities
UTSLDirexion Daily Utilities Bull 3X SharesBroad Utilities
UPWProShares Ultra UtilitiesBroad Utilities
BLLDJPMorgan Sustainable Infrastructure ETFInfrastructure
RBLDFirst Trust Alerian US NextGen Infrastructure ETFInfrastructure
GLIFAGFiQ Global Infrastructure ETFInfrastructure
CHIUGlobal X MSCI China Utilities ETFBroad Utilities
DOZRDirexion Daily US Infrastructure Bull 2X Shares ETFInfrastructure
INFRClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETFInfrastructure
SDPProShares UltraShort UtilitiesBroad Utilities

Industrials ETF List

SymbolNameIndustry
XLIIndustrial Select Sector SPDR FundBroad Industrials
ITAiShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETFAerospace & Defense
VISVanguard Industrials ETFBroad Industrials
JETSU.S. Global Jets ETFAirlines
PHOInvesco Water Resources ETFWater
PPAInvesco Aerospace & Defense ETFAerospace & Defense
FXRFirst Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX FundBroad Industrials
XARSPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETFAerospace & Defense
IYJiShares U.S. Industrials ETFBroad Industrials
FIWFirst Trust Water ETFWater
CGWInvesco S&P Global Water Index ETFWater
FIDUFidelity MSCI Industrial Index ETFBroad Industrials
IYTiShares US Transportation ETFTransportation
XTNSPDR S&P Transportation ETFTransportation
EXIiShares Global Industrials ETFBroad Industrials
RGIInvesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Industrials ETFBroad Industrials
PIOInvesco Global Water ETFWater
ARKXARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETFAerospace & Defense
AIRRFirst Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETFBroad Industrials
DFENDirexion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X SharesAerospace & Defense
HDGEAdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETFBroad Industrials
AWAYETFMG Travel Tech ETFTransportation
PRNInvesco DWA Industrials Momentum ETFBroad Industrials
EVXVanEck Environmental Services ETFEnvironmental Services
PSCIInvesco S&P SmallCap Industrials ETFBroad Industrials
EBLUEcofin Global Water ESG FundWater
FTXRFirst Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETFTransportation
HAILSPDR S&P Kensho Smart Mobility ETFTransportation
BDRYBreakwave Dry Bulk Shipping ETFShipping
FITESPDR S&P Kensho Future Security ETFAerospace & Defense
DUSLDirexion Daily Industrials Bull 3X SharesBroad Industrials
TPORDirexion Daily Transportation Bull 3X SharesTransportation
TEMPJPMorgan Climate Change Solutions ETFGlobal Warming
BOATSonicShares Global Shipping ETFShipping
ROKTSPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETFBroad Industrials
UXIProShares Ultra IndustrialsBroad Industrials
MOTOSmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETFTransportation
RFEUFirst Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETFBroad Industrials
AQWAGlobal X Clean Water ETFWater
CHIIGlobal X MSCI China Industrials ETFBroad Industrials
IWTRiShares MSCI Water Management Multisector ETFWater
SEAU.S. Global Sea to Sky Cargo ETFShipping
CLNRIQ Cleaner Transport ETFTransportation
BECOBlackRock Future Climate and Sustainable Economy ETFGlobal Warming
SIJProShares UltraShort IndustrialsBroad Industrials
SUPLProShares Supply Chain Logistics ETFBroad Industrials
MAKXProShares S&P Kensho Smart Factories ETFManufacturing

Consumer Staples ETF List

SymNameIndustry
XLPConsumer Staples Select Sector SPDR FundBroad Consumer Staples
VDCVanguard Consumer Staples ETFBroad Consumer Staples
IYKiShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETFConsumer Goods
IEViShares Europe ETFBroad Consumer Staples
KXIiShares Global Consumer Staples ETFBroad Consumer Staples
FSTAFIDELITY COVINGTON TRUST MSCI CONSUMER STAPLES INDEX ETFBroad Consumer Staples
FTXGFirst Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETFFood & Beverage
FXGFirst Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX FundBroad Consumer Staples
RHSInvesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETFBroad Consumer Staples
PBJInvesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETFFood & Beverage
PSLInvesco DWA Consumer Staples Momentum ETFBroad Consumer Staples
ECONColumbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETFBroad Consumer Staples
PSCCInvesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETFBroad Consumer Staples
WBILWBI BullBear Quality 3000 ETFBroad Consumer Staples
CHISGlobal X MSCI China Consumer Staples ETFBroad Consumer Staples
CLIXProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETFBroad Consumer Staples
UGEProShares Ultra Consumer GoodsConsumer Goods
YUMYVanEck Future of Food ETFFood & Beverage
EATZAdvisorShares Restaurant ETFFood & Beverage
SZKProShares UltraShort Consumer GoodsConsumer Goods

Consumer Discretionary ETF List

SymbolNameIndustry
XLYConsumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR FundBroad Consumer Discretionary
XLCCommunication Services Select Sector SPDR FundMedia
VCRVanguard Consumer Discretionary ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
FDISFidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
IYCiShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETFConsumer Services
RCDInvesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
PEJInvesco Dynamic Leisure & Entertainment ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
FXDFirst Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX FundBroad Consumer Discretionary
CHIQGlobal X MSCI China Consumer Discretionary ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
XRTSPDR S&P Retail ETFRetail
RXIiShares Global Consumer Discretionary ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
ESPOVanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETFGaming
IBUYAmplify Online Retail ETFRetail
HEROGlobal X Video Games & Esports ETFGaming
RTHVanEck Retail ETFRetail
TSLLDirexion Daily TSLA Bull 1.5X Shares ETFAutomotive
TSLQAXS TSLA Bear Daily ETFAutomotive
BETZRoundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETFGaming
ONLNProShares Online Retail ETFRetail
BJKVanEck Gaming ETFGaming
INCOColumbia India Consumer ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
CRUZDefiance Hotel Airline and Cruise ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
TSLSDirexion Daily TSLA Bear 1X SharesAutomotive
EBIZGlobal X E-commerce ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
RETLDirexion Daily Retail Bull 3X SharesRetail
FDRVFidelity Electric Vehicles and Future Transportation ETFAutomotive
CARZFirst Trust S-Network Future Vehicles & Technology ETFAutomotive
PBSInvesco Dynamic Media ETFMedia
NERDRoundhill Video Games ETFGaming
PEZInvesco DWA Consumer Cyclicals Momentum ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
PSCDInvesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
BFITGlobal X Health & Wellness ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
OOTODirexion Daily Travel & Vacation Bull 2X SharesLeisure & Entertainment
WANTDirexion Daily Consumer Discretionary Bull 3X SharesBroad Consumer Discretionary
EMTYProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETFRetail
IEDIiShares U.S. Consumer Focused ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
AMZUDirexion Daily AMZN Bull 1.5X Shares ETFRetail
UCCProShares Ultra Consumer ServicesConsumer Services
BADB.A.D. ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
VICEAdvisorShares Vice ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
BUYZFranklin Disruptive Commerce ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
JRNYALPS Global Travel Beneficiaries ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
AMZDDirexion Daily AMZN Bear 1X Shares ETFRetail
HLGEHartford Longevity Economy ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
KBUYKraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
GGLSDirexion Daily GOOGL Bear 1X Shares ETFMedia
GGLLDirexion Daily GOOGL Bull 1.5X Shares ETFMedia
SCCProShares UltraShort Consumer ServicesConsumer Services
ISHPFirst Trust S-Network E-Commerce ETFRetail
BEDZAdvisorShares Hotel ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
TSLIGraniteShares 1x Short TSLA Daily ETFAutomotive
FLYUMicroSectors Travel 3x Leveraged ETNLeisure & Entertainment
SUBSFount Subscription Economy ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
VCARSimplify Volt RoboCar Disruption and Tech ETFAutomotive
FLYDMicroSectors Travel -3x Inverse Leveraged ETNLeisure & Entertainment
TSLHInnovator Hedged TSLA Strategy ETFAutomotive
EVAVDirexion Daily Electric and Autonomous Vehicles Bull 2X SharesAutomotive
IBETiBET Sports Betting and Gaming ETFGaming
ZGENGeneration Z ETF Generation Z FundBroad Consumer Discretionary
NKEQAXS 2X NKE Bear Daily ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
NKELAXS 2X NKE Bull Daily ETFBroad Consumer Discretionary
ONDProShares On-Demand ETFLeisure & Entertainment
TSLGraniteShares 1.25x Long Tesla Daily ETF GraniteShares 1.25x Long TSLA Daily ETFAutomotive

Communications ETF List

SymbolNameIndustry
VOXVanguard Communication Services ETFBroad Telecom
FCOMFidelity MSCI Communication Services Index ETFBroad Telecom
NXTGFirst Trust Indxx NextG ETFBroad Telecom
IYZiShares U.S. Telecommunications ETFBroad Telecom
IXPiShares Global Comm Services ETFBroad Telecom
XTLSPDR S&P Telecom ETFBroad Telecom
WBIFWBI BullBear Value 3000 ETFBroad Telecom
EWCOInvesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Services ETFBroad Telecom
LTLProShares Ultra TelecommunicationsBroad Telecom

ETFs vs Mutual Funds

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and mutual funds are both popular investment vehicles, but they have key differences that make them suitable for different types of investors.

  • ETFs: Traded on stock exchanges like individual stocks. Prices fluctuate throughout the trading day based on supply and demand.
  • Mutual Funds: Bought and sold directly through the fund company at the end of the trading day, with all transactions occurring at the net asset value (NAV) price.
  • ETFs: Generally passive, tracking an index or a specific basket of assets. Some ETFs are actively managed, but they are less common.
  • Mutual Funds: Can be either actively managed (where fund managers make decisions to outperform the market) or passively managed (tracking an index like ETFs).
  • ETFs: Often have lower expense ratios due to their passive nature. Investors pay commissions to buy or sell ETFs, though many brokers offer commission-free ETFs.
  • Mutual Funds: May have higher expense ratios, especially if actively managed. They might also have sales loads (fees paid when buying or selling the fund) and other ongoing fees.
  • ETFs: No minimum investment; you can buy as little as one share.
  • Mutual Funds: Often have minimum investment requirements, which can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars.
  • ETFs: Generally more tax-efficient because of their unique structure, allowing for in-kind transfers and less frequent capital gains distributions.
  • Mutual Funds: Tend to be less tax-efficient because they may distribute capital gains to shareholders when the fund manager buys or sells assets within the fund.
  • ETFs: Can be traded throughout the day, allowing for more flexibility and strategies like short selling, margin trading, or using limit orders.
  • Mutual Funds: Can only be bought or sold at the end of the trading day, limiting flexibility.
  • ETFs: Suitable for investors looking for low-cost, diversified exposure to a market index or sector with the ability to trade intraday.
  • Mutual Funds: Better for investors who prefer a more hands-off approach and are willing to pay for professional management, especially in actively managed funds.
  • ETFs: Generally highly liquid, with the ability to buy and sell shares quickly.
  • Mutual Funds: Liquidity is not an issue since transactions are executed at the end of the day, but the process can take longer compared to ETFs.
  • ETFs are ideal for cost-conscious investors who want to trade throughout the day and seek tax efficiency.
  • Mutual Funds are better suited for those looking for professional management and who are comfortable with end-of-day trading.

Each has its place in a diversified portfolio, depending on an investor’s goals, risk tolerance, and investment strategy.

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