Best Bond ETFs in 2016

Find best bond ETFs in 2016. These top exchange traded funds are sorted based on its year to date return in 2016.

Top Fixed Income Funds

Bond funds invest mainly in fixed income such as government debts (US Treasuries), and corporate bonds. These bond funds provide regular income through their yield. Some funds pay monthly yield to investors and some may pay quarterly yield.

These top performing ETFs are sorted based on its year to date return in 2016. Will the funds continue outperforming other sectors in 2016? You can find the fund review from this article. Other fund information can be found below such as expense ratio, Morningstar rating, fund’s NAV, managers, fund’s holdings, yield, etc.

The 10 best bond ETFs in 2016 are:

1. PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon U.S. Treasury Index Fund (ZROZ)
2. Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF (EDV)
3. iPath US Treasury 5-year Bull ETN (DFVL)
4. iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)
5. Vanguard Long-Term Government Bond Index Fund (VGLT)
6. SPDR Barclays Long Term Treasury ETF (TLO)
7. iPath US Treasury 2-Year Bull ETN (DTUL)
8. iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLH)

Top 25 US Large Cap Stock ETFs in 2015

Find top 25 US large cap stock ETFs in 2015. These best US stock exchange traded funds invest mainly in stocks of US companies with large capitalization.

Best Funds

These large cap companies refer to companies with a market capitalization value of more than $10 billion.  Large cap is an abbreviation of the term "large market capitalization". Market capitalization is measured by multiplying the number of a company’s shares outstanding by its stock price per share.

This top performing exchange traded funds list is sorted based on its 1 year total return performance up to January 10th, 2016. You can find the fund review, expense ratio, yield, ranking, share price, management, top holdings, credit rating, etc.

Best 10 US large cap stock ETFs in 2015 are:

1. Barclays Return on Disability ETN (RODI)
2. Columbia Large Cap Growth ETF (RPX)
3. iPath CBOE S&P 500 BuyWrite ETN (BWV)
4. SPDR MFS Systematic Core Equity ETF (SYE)
5. Columbia Select Large Cap Growth ETF (RWG)

Top 9 Emerging Markets Bond ETFs in 2015: Part 2

Find part 2 of top 9 emerging markets bond ETFs in 2015. These exchange traded funds utilizes its assets to invest in lower quality bonds issued by emerging markets government or corporation.

Best Emerging Markets Bond Funds

Emerging markets bond funds invest primarily in debts issued by emerging markets countries such as China, Brazil, India, Russia, Indonesia, and other developed countries. These fixed income funds also provide high yield income for investors.

These top performer ETFs are sorted based on its year to date returns (up to October 1, 2015). You can find the best exchange traded fund review from this article. Other fund information can be found below such as expense ratio, Morningstar rating, fund’s NAV, yield, etc. Find part 1 article of 9 best emerging markets bond ETFs in 2015.

Top 9 emerging markets bond ETFs in 2015 are:

1. Market Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM)
2. iShares Emerging Markets High Yield Bond Fund (EMHY)
3. SPDR BofA Merrill Lynch Emerging Markets Corporate Bond ETF (EMCD)
4. Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB)
5. WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund (EMCB)
6. Market Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF (CBON)
7. iShares Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund (CEMB)
8. iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMB)

9 Best Emerging Markets Bond ETFs in 2015

Find 9 best emerging market bond ETFs in 2015. These exchange traded funds are investing mainly in lower quality bonds issued by emerging markets government or corporation.

Top Emerging Market Funds

Emerging markets bond funds invest mainly in debts issued by emerging markets countries such as China, Brazil, India, Russia, etc. These bond funds may invest in corporate and government debts. These funds also provide high yield income for investors.

These top performer ETFs are sorted based on its year to date returns (up to October 1, 2015). You can find the best exchange traded fund review from this article. Other fund information can be found below such as expense ratio, Morningstar rating, fund’s NAV, fund’s holdings, yield, etc.

The 9 best emerging markets bond ETFs in 2015 are:

1. Market Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM)
2. iShares Emerging Markets High Yield Bond Fund (EMHY)
3. SPDR BofA Merrill Lynch Emerging Markets Corporate Bond ETF (EMCD)
4. Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB)
5. WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund (EMCB)
6. Market Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF (CBON)
7. iShares Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund (CEMB)

Top 10 ETFs for 2016 & 2017: Part 2

Find part 2 of top 10 ETFs for 2016 & 2017 article. Best exchange traded funds are First Trust US IPO ETF, WisdomTree Total Dividend ETF, etc.

Best ETFs

If you start investing, you can find this article to be useful. This post provides variety of top ETFs for 2016 & 2017. The ETFs in this list are chosen from variety of sectors and categories. For 2016 & 2017, I still think we need to diversify our assets in stock and bond funds. Whether it is an up year or a down year, both stock and bond funds can provide a balance approach.

If you invest in brokerage or retirement account, please check the fund review below. You may find the expense fee, fund’s return, holdings, yield, etc. If you want to find best mutual fund, you can check my previous article as well.

If you miss part 1 article, please check the 10 best ETFs for 2016 & 2017.

The top 10 ETFs for 2016 & 2017 are:

1. Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)
2. iShares Core Total U.S. Bond Market ETF (AGG)
3. WisdomTree SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES)
4. PIMCO Total Return Active ETF (BOND)
5. WisdomTree International LargeCap Dividend ETF (DOL)
6. First Trust US IPO ETF (FPX)
7. iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMB)
8. Vanguard REIT Index Fund (VNQ)
9. WisdomTree Total Dividend ETF (DTD)
10. PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ)

First Trust US IPO ETF

The First Trust US IPO ETF has $851 million of assets. This fund is introduced to investor on April 12, 2006. It is tracking the IPOX(R)-100 U.S. Index. The yield is 0.60%. Its expense ratio is 0.60%.
Morningstar has ranked this large growth ETF with 5 stars rating. It has returned 26.85% over the past 3 year, and 24.02% over the past 5 year.

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Top 5 stocks in its portfolio are Facebook Inc, AbbVie Inc, The Kraft Heinz Co, Phillips 66, and HCA Holdings Inc. Top 3 stock sectors are technology, consumer cyclical, and healthcare.

iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF

This iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF invests mainly in U.S. dollar-denominated government bonds issued by emerging market countries. This fund provide high yield for income. The current yield is 4.44%. IT has $4.55 billion of assets.

Morningstar has ranked this top ETF with 4 stars rating. In 2015, it has year-to-date return of 2.08%. It has a 3 years average return of 1.35%. The past 5 years performance is as follows:

• Year 2014: 6.05%
• Year 2013: -7.79%
• Year 2012: 16.92%
• Year 2011: 7.64%

Vanguard REIT Index Fund

This Vanguard REIT Index Fund objective is to provide a high level of income and moderate long-term capital appreciation. It is tracking the performance of a benchmark index, the MSCI U.S. REIT Index. If you want to invest in real estate, you should invest in this best Vanguard fund. The current yield is 3.86%. Its expense fee is quite low, only 0.12%.

Ranked with 3 stars rating by Morningstar, it has returned 10.60% over the past 3 year. The past 3 years performance is as follows:

• Year 2015: -0.89% (YTD)
• Year 2014: 30.36%
• Year 2013: 2.31%
• Year 2012: 17.63%

WisdomTree Total Dividend ETF

This WisdomTree Total Dividend ETF is a 4 star rating fund. This equity fund invests mainly in broad dividend-paying companies in the U.S. equity market. The expense fee is 0.28%. The SEC 30 day yield is 2.67%. It has $514 million of assets.

This stock fund has returned 12.95% over the past 3 years, and 15.28% over the past 5 years. Top 5 stocks in its holdings are Apple Inc, Exxon Mobil Corporation, AT&T Inc, Microsoft Corp, and Verizon Communications Inc.

PowerShares QQQ ETF

This PowerShares QQQ ETF has a low expense fee of 0.20%. The total net assets are $38 billion. It has a decent dividend yield of 1.36%. The current share price is $94.45. The price 52 week ranges are between $90.24 & $114.39.

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This large growth fund is ranked with 5 star rating. It has a 5 year average return of 20.33%. It has returned 9.65% over the past 1 year, and 11.54% over the past decade.

10 Best ETFs for 2016 & 2017

Find top 10 ETFs for 2016 & 2017. Best exchange traded funds are Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF, WisdomTree SmallCap Dividend ETF, etc.

Top Funds

Investing in exchange traded funds is easy and popular due to its low cost. For 2016 & 2017, I still think we need to diversify our assets in stock and bond funds. Whether it is an up year or a down year, both stock and bond funds can provide a balance approach.

If you invest in brokerage or retirement account, please check the fund review below. You may find the expense fee, fund’s return, holdings, yield, etc. If you want to find best mutual fund, you can check my previous article as well.

The 10 best ETFs for 2016 & 2017 are:

1. Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)
2. iShares Core Total U.S. Bond Market ETF (AGG)
3. WisdomTree SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES)
4. PIMCO Total Return Active ETF (BOND)
5. WisdomTree International LargeCap Dividend ETF (DOL)
6. First Trust US IPO ETF (FPX)
7. iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMB)
8. Vanguard REIT Index Fund (VNQ)
9. WisdomTree Total Dividend ETF (DTD)
10. PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ)

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF objective is to track the performance of CRSP US Total Market Index. It has dividend yield of 1.84%.

Top 10 Large Growth ETFs in 2015

Find 20 best large growth ETFs in 2015. These large growth exchange traded funds are investing in big U.S. companies with high growth potential.

Best Large Growth Funds

These large growth funds invest in large U.S. companies that tend to grow faster than other large cap companies. These funds are aiming to invest on companies in rapidly expanding industries in term of earning, sales, book value, and cash flow. These companies also provide little to no dividend yield and have high price ratios.

These best large growth ETFs in 2015 are sorted based on its year to date performance in 2015 (up to August 16, 2015). You can find the fund details and review below. Some of these ETFs can be bought for free from variety of brokerages such as Fidelity, Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Vanguard.

Top 10 large growth ETFs in 2015 are:

1. UBS AG FI Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETN (FBGX)
2. Credit Suisse FI Large Cap Growth Enhanced ETN (FLGE)
3. First Trust US IPO ETF (FPX)
4. Columbia Large Cap Growth ETF (RPX)
5. SPDR MFS Systematic Growth Equity ETF (SYG)
6. Columbia Select Large Cap Growth ETF (RWG)
7. iShares Morningstar Large-Cap Growth ETF (JKE)
8. iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (MTUM)

12 Best Intermediate Term Bond ETFs in 2015

Intermediate term bond ETFs are popular among investors who seek higher income. These top exchange traded funds are iShares CMBS Fund, PIMCO Total Return Active ETF.

Top Bond Funds

Intermediate-Term Bond ETFs invest in fixed income securities with durations between five and ten years. These bond funds provide income for yield. The funds invest in government bonds (US Treasuries) and corporate bonds.

These top intermediate-term bond funds are selected based on its YTD performance in 2015 (up to July 26, 2015). Unlike mutual fund, these exchange traded funds don’t have a sales load or a transaction fee. You can find the fund review and other fund information below such as the yield, expense ratio, fund manager, top holdings, top sectors, etc.

The 12 best intermediate term bond ETFs in 2015 are:

1. iShares CMBS ETF (CMBS)
2. PIMCO Total Return Active ETF (BOND)
3. iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF (IUSB)
4. SPDR Barclays Mortgage Backed Bond ETF (MBG)
5. iShares Intermediate Government/Credit Bond ETF (GVI)
6. Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (VMBS)
7. Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV)
8. Fidelity Total Bond ETF (FBND)
9. iShares MBS ETF (MBB)
10. Columbia Core Bond ETF (GMTB)

Top 8 Preferred Stock ETFs in 2015

Find top 8 preferred stock ETFs in 2015. These best exchange traded funds are First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF, PowerShares Financial Preferred fund.

Best Preferred Equity Funds

Preferred stock funds invest mainly in preferred stocks and perpetual bonds. These portfolios tend to have more credit risk than government or agency backed bonds. The fund has an effective duration longer than other bond portfolios. These portfolios hold more than 65% of assets in preferred stocks and perpetual bonds.

These top ETFs are sorted based on its year to date return performance (up to July 19, 2015). You can find this best ETF funds review from this article. Other fund information can be found below such as expense ratio, Morningstar rating, fund’s NAV, holdings, yield, etc.

Top 8 preferred stock ETFs in 2015 are:

1. First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF (FPE)
2. PowerShares Financial Preferred ETF (PGF)
3. PowerShares Variable Rate Preferred ETF (VRP)
4. PowerShares Preferred ETF (PGX)
5. SPDR Wells Fargo Preferred Stock ETF (PSK)
6. iShares US Preferred Stock ETF (PFF)
7. Market Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (PFXF)

Top 10 Inflation Protected Bond ETFs in 2015

Find top 10 inflation protected bond ETFs in 2015. These best exchange traded funds are FlexShares iBoxx 5-Year Target Duration TIPS Index Fund, SPDR Barclays 1-10 Year TIPS ETF.

Best Debt Funds

These inflation protected bond ETFs own Treasury Inflation Protected Securities. Treasury bonds and notes typically involve principal and coupon payments step up with the cost of living. Depending on the funds, some ETFs are index ETFs.

These top inflation protected bond funds are selected based on its YTD performance in 2015. Unlike mutual fund, these exchange traded funds don’t have a sales load or a transaction fee. You can find the fund review and other fund information below such as the yield, expense ratio, fund manager, top holdings, top sectors, etc.

Top 10 inflation protected bond ETFs in 2015 are:

1. FlexShares iBoxx 5-Year Target Duration TIPS Index Fund (TDTF)
2. SPDR Barclays 1-10 Year TIPS ETF (TIPX)
3. Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (VTIP)
4. FlexShares iBoxx 3-Year Target Duration TIPS Index Fund (TDTT)
5. iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF (STIP)
6. PIMCO 1-5 Year US TIPS ETF (STPZ)
7. SPDR Barclays 0-5 Year TIPS ETF (SIPE)
8. iShares TIPS Bond ETF (TIP)

Top 15 Emerging Markets Bond ETFs in 2015

See top 15 emerging markets bond ETFs in 2015. These best exchange traded funds invests in debts issued by developing countries.

Best EM Debt Funds

Emerging markets bond ETFs invest mainly in debts issued by emerging markets countries such as China, Brazil, India, Russia, etc. These bond funds may invest in corporate and government debts.

These top performing ETFs are sorted based on its year to date return (up to July 18, 2015). You can find the best exchange traded fund review from this article. Other fund information can be found below such as expense ratio, Morningstar rating, fund’s NAV, fund’s holdings, yield, etc.

Top 15 emerging markets bond ETFs in 2015 are:

1. Market Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM)
2. iShares Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (EMHY)
3. ProShares Short Term USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMSH)
4. PowerShares Chinese Yuan Dim Sum Bond ETF (DSUM)
5. iShares Emerging Markets Corporate Bond ETF (CEMB)
6. SPDR BofA Merrill Lynch Emerging Markets Corporate Bond ETF (EMCD)
7. Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB)
8. Global X GF China Bond ETF (CHNB)
9. WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corp Bond ETF (EMCB)
10. Market Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF (CBON)

Top 12 Vanguard ETFs in 2015

Find top 12 vanguard ETFs in 2015 based on its year-to-date performance. These best exchange traded funds are among leaders sectors.

Best Vanguard Funds

These best Vanguard ETFs in 2015 are selected based on its performance in 2015 (up to July 11, 2015). These Vanguard funds have low expense fee. You can buy these index funds from your brokerages. Some of the funds are ranked with 3 star rating or higher by Morningstar. You may find the fund review below and other fund information.

Top 12 Vanguard ETFs in 2015 are:

1. Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT)
2. Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF (VTWG)
3. Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (VIOG)
4. Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK)
5. Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR)
6. Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA)
7. Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IVOG)
8. Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL)
9. Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK)
10. Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS)

Top Performing Japan Stock ETFs 2015

See top performing Japan stock ETFs 2015. Best exchange traded funds are iShares MSCI Japan Minimum Volatility ETF, WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity ETF, etc.

Best Japan Stock ETFs in 2015

Japanese stock ETFs are investing mainly in stocks of Japanese companies. Some of these investment funds may invest in certain sector such as health, financial. These ETFs also can invest in small, medium, and large companies.

These top Japanese stock ETFs are selected based on its year to date return in 2015. You can find expense ratio fee, portfolio turnover rate, management or index approach, performance, etc. You can find the fund review and comparison below.

Top performing Japan stock ETFs 2015 are:

1. WisdomTree Japan Hedged Health Care ETF (DXJH)
2. WisdomTree Japan Hedged Financials ETF (DXJF)
3. WisdomTree Jpn Hdgd Tech,Media&Telec ETF (DXJT)
4. iShares MSCI Japan Minimum Volatility (JPMV)
5. WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity ETF (DXJ)
6. SPDR Russell/Nomura PRIME Japan ETF (JPP)

Best 401k Funds for 2015 & 2016

Retirement accounts, 401k, 403b & IRA, are essential for investors. The 401(k) account can be opened by enrolling through your workplace savings plan. Usually, these accounts can be open in a short time through account administrator such as Vanguard, Fidelity, T. Rowe Price, Prudential, etc.

It is important to start saving early; you can grow your money faster. Whether you are young or old, it is important to take advantage the company benefit. Some companies may offer match contribution for you. For 401k, the company may offers traditional 401k or Roth 401k.

Once enrolled, you can choose variety of investment funds in your account. Whether it is bond funds, stock funds, balanced funds, target date funds; you need to find the right funds for your accounts.

Mutual Funds

Mutual funds are popular investment for 401k investors. Most of these mutual funds are managed by top fund managers & have great returns over the long term time frame.

Best Performing Health & Biotechnology ETFs 2015

Health & biotechnology sector ETFs utilizes its assets to purchase stocks of companies involved in providing healthcare services and technological development. Typically, this sector is seen as more defensive rather than cyclical.

Top Biotech ETFs

These top performer ETFs are sorted based on its 1 year return performance up to March 1, 2015. You can find the fund review from this article. Other fund information can be found below such as expense ratio, Morningstar rating, fund’s NAV, managers, fund’s holdings, yield, etc.

Best performing health & biotechnology ETFs 2015 are:

1. First Trust NYSE Arca Biotech ETF (FBT)
2. SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI)
3. iShares US Healthcare Providers ETF (IHF)
4. SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF (XPH)
5. PowerShares Dynamic Pharmaceuticals ETF (PJP)
6. SPDR S&P Health Care Services ETF (XHS)

Top Guggenheim ETFs for 2015

Finding best ETFs for 2015 is important for investors. The following will look into top Guggenheim exchange traded funds. There are several branches of ETFs including U.S. stock ETF, index ETF, bond fund, international stock fund, etc.

Guggenheim ETFs are offered by Guggenheim Investments. They also provide products such as mutual funds, closed end funds, currencyshares, variable insurance funds, and unit investment trusts. Guggenheim ETFs are popular due to its offerings are different from regular index funds. These ETFs are distributed by Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC.

Popular Guggenheim Funds

We review rankings from Morningstar, Lipper, Zacks, TheStreet.com, U.S. News, and Standard & Poor’s. You can learn from our methodology from variety of our previous articles. You can also find the 1 year average returns of these best exchange traded funds from this list.

Top Guggenheim ETFs for 2015 are:

• Guggenheim China Technology ETF (CQQQ)
• Guggenheim Defensive Equity ETF (DEF)
• Guggenheim Mid-Cap Core ETF (CZA)
• Guggenheim Raymond James SB-1 Equity ETF (RYJ)
• Guggenheim Russell 1000 Equal Weight ETF (EWRI)
• Guggenheim Russell MidCap Equal Weight ETF (EWRM)
• Guggenheim S&P 500 Equal Weight Financial ETF (RYF)
• Guggenheim S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF (RHS)
• Guggenheim S&P 500 Equal Weight Materials ETF (RTM)

Best SPDR ETFs for 2015

Finding best ETFs for 2015 is important. The following will look into best SPDR exchange traded funds. There are several branches of ETFs including U.S. stock ETF, index ETF, bond fund, international stock fund, etc.

SPDR ETF is part State Street Global Advisors offering. It has been licensed for use by State Street Corporation. The ETF distributor is State Street Global Markets, LLC, member of FINRA & SIPC. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of State Street Corporation.

Popular SPDR Funds

We review rankings from Morningstar, Lipper, Zacks, TheStreet.com, U.S. News, and Standard & Poor’s. You can learn from our methodology from variety of our previous articles. You can also find the 1 year average returns of these best mutual funds from this list.

Best SPDR ETFs for 2015 are:

• SPDR Barclays Long Term Corporate Bond ETF (LWC)
• SPDR Barclays Long Term Treasury ETF (TLO)
• SPDR Barclays TIPS ETF (IPE)
• SPDR Dow Jones Global Real Estate ETF (RWO)
• SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA)
• SPDR Nuveen Barclays Build America Bond ETF (BABS)
• SPDR Nuveen S&P High Yield Muni Bond ETF (HYMB)
• SPDR Russell 1000 ETF (ONEK)
• SPDR Russell 3000 ETF (THRK)
• SPDR Russell Small Cap Completeness ETF (RSCO)

Best Vanguard ETFs for 2015

Finding best ETFs for 2015 is essential. The following will look into best Vanguard exchange traded funds. There are several of sector fund, U.S. stock fund, bond fund, international stock fund, etc.

Popular Vanguard ETFs

We review rankings from Morningstar, Lipper, Zacks, TheStreet.com, U.S. News, and Standard & Poor’s. You can learn from our methodology from variety of our previous articles. You can also find the 1 year average returns of these best exchange traded funds from this list.

Best Vanguard ETFs for 2015 are:

• Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR)
• Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC)
• Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE)
• Vanguard Extended Market ETF (VXF)
• Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG)
• Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM)
• Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV)
• Vanguard Large-Cap ETF (VV)
• Vanguard Long-Term Government Bond ETF (VGLT)
• Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW)
• Vanguard Mega Cap ETF (MGC)
• Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK)

Top iShares ETFs for 2015

Finding best ETFs for 2015 is essential. The following will look into best iShares exchange traded funds. There are several of sector fund, U.S. stock fund, bond fund, international stock fund, etc.

Popular Mutual Funds Family

We review rankings from Morningstar, Lipper, Zacks, TheStreet.com, U.S. News, and Standard & Poor’s. You can learn from our methodology from variety of our previous articles. You can also find the 1 year average returns of these best mutual funds from this list.

Top iShares ETFs for 2015 are:

• iShares Aggressive Allocation ETF (AOA) 9.88
• iShares Cali AMT-Free Muni Bond ETF (CMF) 9.31
• iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) 17.25
• iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH) 12.79
• iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) 6.42
• iShares Core S&P Total US Stock Market ETF (ITOT) 16.52
• iShares Core US Growth ETF (IUSG) 16.93
• iShares Core US Value ETF (IUSV) 15.11
• iShares Dow Jones US ETF (IYY) 16.35
• iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF (EMIF) 5.09
• iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF (FLOT) 0.5
• iShares Global Energy ETF (IXC) -1.93
• iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF (WOOD) 4.43
• iShares Gold Trust ETF (IAU) -3.73

Best Utilities ETFs 2014

Utilities ETFs are investing mainly in stocks of utilities companies. These exchange traded funds provide high yield income for investors. The utilities companies include gas utilities, electric utilities, and water utilities. This sector ETFs may be more volatile than other diversified ETFs.

Top ETFs

These top utilities funds are selected based on its year-to-date return in 2014. You can find the expense ratio fee, turnover rate, management, fund performance information below. Also, you will see the fund review and fund performance or return below.

Best utilities ETFs 2014 are:

1. Guggenheim S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RYU)
2. SPDR Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU)
3. Deutsche X-trackers Regulated Utilities (UTLT)
4. iShares US Utilities ETF (IDU)
5. Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)
6. Fidelity MSCI Utilities ETF (FUTY)
7. First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX ETF (FXU)
8. PowerShares DWA Utilities Momentum ETF (PUI)