Best ETFs in the last 5 years

 

Which are the best ETFs in the last 5 years?

Fund name Fund size
(in m €)
TER p.a. 1 month 1 year 3 years 5 years in 2026
Fund name Fund size
(in m €)
TER p.a. 1 month 1 year 3 years 5 years in 2026
Amundi IBEX 35 Doble Apalancado Diario (2x) UCITS ETF Acc 78 0.40% -0.68% +89.12% +316.85% +459.27% +23.93%
Amundi FTSE MIB Daily (2x) Leveraged UCITS ETF Dist 143 0.60% -3.30% +70.03% +245.26% +410.48% +35.81%
VanEck Semiconductor UCITS ETF 7,315 0.35% -10.44% +132.54% +273.16% +361.86% +84.23%
Amundi MSCI Semiconductors UCITS ETF Acc 1,812 0.35% -8.80% +95.69% +302.86% +343.46% +59.98%
Amundi Euro Stoxx Banks UCITS ETF Acc 5,946 0.30% +2.41% +54.22% +216.14% +340.34% +18.07%
iShares EURO STOXX Banks 30-15 UCITS ETF (DE) 2,354 0.52% +2.36% +53.89% +212.95% +333.49% +17.64%
Amundi MSCI Semiconductors UCITS ETF Dist 117 0.35% -12.83% +86.92% +284.57% +322.41% +52.90%
Invesco EURO STOXX Optimised Banks UCITS ETF 172 0.30% +2.26% +50.60% +204.70% +322.20% +17.31%
iShares STOXX Europe 600 Banks UCITS ETF (DE) 3,435 0.47% +3.86% +54.14% +198.14% +314.62% +19.87%
Amundi STOXX Europe 600 Banks UCITS ETF Acc 3,040 0.30% +3.76% +53.76% +196.65% +309.95% +19.92%
Invesco European Banks Sector UCITS ETF 584 0.20% +3.35% +52.44% +199.33% +302.61% +18.35%
Amundi STOXX Europe 600 Banks UCITS ETF Dist 114 0.30% +3.74% +53.74% +196.60% +300.31% +19.89%
Amundi Global Hydrogen UCITS ETF Acc 224 0.45% -3.96% +47.26% +116.22% +256.02% +22.13%
WisdomTree Japan Equity UCITS ETF USD Hedged Acc 96 0.48% +0.98% +59.20% +126.54% +251.65% +27.75%
WisdomTree Japan Equity UCITS ETF USD Hedged 107 0.48% +1.00% +59.27% +126.28% +250.79% +27.80%
WisdomTree Japan Equity UCITS ETF GBP Hedged 34 0.45% +2.08% +57.69% +135.16% +236.07% +27.00%
Amundi MSCI Greece UCITS ETF 417 0.55% +2.55% +30.50% +113.67% +231.77% +23.25%
WisdomTree Japan Equity UCITS ETF CHF Hedged Acc 23 0.45% +0.32% +49.26% +116.00% +227.34% +20.63%
WisdomTree Japan Equity UCITS ETF EUR Hedged Acc 77 0.45% +0.22% +51.90% +120.76% +209.96% +22.65%
UBS Solactive Global Pure Gold Miners UCITS ETF USD dis 314 0.43% -7.00% +44.25% +175.81% +195.19% -14.42%
Expat Romania BET UCITS ETF 2 1.38% +15.47% +72.73% +150.30% +194.37% +40.27%
Expat Slovenia SBI TOP UCITS ETF 1 1.38% +4.40% +30.71% +153.44% +191.23% +27.20%
Invesco JPX-Nikkei 400 USD Hedged UCITS ETF 12 0.19% +0.52% +53.48% +108.11% +188.47% +25.88%
iShares S&P 500 Energy Sector UCITS ETF (Acc) 1,250 0.15% +9.99% +44.25% +46.40% +187.73% +35.55%
State Street SPDR S&P U.S. Energy Select Sector UCITS ETF USD 871 0.15% +10.16% +44.09% +47.02% +187.38% +35.43%
Amundi JPX Nikkei 400 UCITS ETF Daily Hedged USD 78 0.18% +0.69% +53.67% +107.93% +187.30% +25.91%
Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF USD Hedged Accumulating 81 0.13% -0.28% +54.72% +108.81% +185.68% +25.58%
Invesco US Energy Sector UCITS ETF 114 0.14% +10.20% +44.11% +45.74% +185.35% +36.40%
Amundi STOXX Europe 600 Energy Screened UCITS ETF Dist 40 0.30% +3.93% +53.80% +90.64% +185.28% +32.34%
Amundi STOXX Europe 600 Energy Screened UCITS ETF Acc 199 0.30% +3.95% +53.85% +90.70% +185.23% +32.39%
Xtrackers MSCI Japan UCITS ETF 2D USD hedged 163 0.40% -0.62% +55.72% +108.23% +185.10% +26.18%
L&G Gold Mining UCITS ETF 589 0.55% -8.19% +45.27% +183.46% +184.57% -12.73%
Xtrackers MSCI USA Energy UCITS ETF 1D 111 0.12% +10.39% +43.11% +47.69% +184.50% +35.45%
Amundi Japan Topix UCITS ETF Daily Hedged USD 35 0.48% +0.90% +53.22% +106.78% +181.91% +25.29%
iShares MSCI Japan USD Hedged UCITS ETF (Acc) 519 0.64% -0.65% +54.78% +106.65% +181.72% +29.49%
iShares MSCI Europe Financials Sector UCITS ETF EUR (Acc) 1,597 0.18% +4.43% +34.67% +128.07% +181.34% +14.81%
State Street SPDR MSCI Europe Financials UCITS ETF EUR 774 0.18% +4.46% +34.70% +128.09% +181.03% +15.07%
Xtrackers Nikkei 225 UCITS ETF 2D EUR Hedged 270 0.19% -5.57% +71.86% +130.93% +179.52% +34.89%
Invesco US Technology Sector UCITS ETF 1,918 0.14% -2.40% +34.35% +123.35% +179.14% +22.04%
Xtrackers MSCI Japan Screened UCITS ETF 4C - USD Hedged 5 0.25% -0.46% +54.20% +104.16% +178.24% +25.73%
Amundi IBEX 35 UCITS ETF 440 0.30% -0.08% +41.60% +124.76% +174.11% +13.45%
UBS Core MSCI Japan UCITS ETF hGBP dis 241 0.15% +0.39% +54.34% +116.80% +173.77% +26.57%
Amundi JPX Nikkei 400 UCITS ETF Daily Hedged GBP 9 0.18% +1.76% +52.07% +114.69% +173.46% +24.89%
UBS Core MSCI Japan UCITS ETF hUSD acc 164 0.15% -2.40% +48.37% +105.22% +173.23% +21.53%
Amundi IBEX 35 UCITS ETF 453 0.30% +1.01% +42.70% +124.80% +171.29% +14.69%
iShares MSCI World Energy Sector UCITS ETF USD (Dist) 1,174 0.18% +9.01% +44.08% +53.43% +171.01% +34.20%
Xtrackers MSCI World Energy UCITS ETF 1C 1,647 0.25% +8.88% +43.73% +52.78% +170.04% +34.04%
State Street SPDR MSCI World Energy UCITS ETF USD 466 0.30% +8.95% +43.75% +52.62% +169.46% +34.10%
HSBC MSCI Taiwan Capped UCITS ETF USD 84 0.50% -6.33% +86.92% +177.28% +168.49% +63.79%
Amundi Japan Topix UCITS ETF Daily Hedged GBP 11 0.48% +1.96% +51.60% +113.53% +168.43% +24.28%
— Performance values are calculated in EUR. Data provided by Trackinsight, etfinfo, Xignite Inc., gettex, FactSet and justETF GmbH.
Quotes are either real-time (gettex) or 15 minutes delayed stock exchange quotes or NAVs (daily published by the fund provider). By default, ETF returns include dividend payments (if applicable). There is no warranty for completeness, accuracy and correctness for the displayed information.
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ETF Recommendations & Fund Selection

As an independent consumer portal, we are naturally not allowed to provide tailored financial advice or specific ETF recommendations. However, we have compiled essential information regarding exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to help you navigate the market and find the right investment for your portfolio.

How to identify top-performing ETFs

Many investors feel overwhelmed by the sheer variety of products available. Our best advice: just get started and keep it simple. Often, purchasing a low-cost, globally diversified ETF is all you need.
Which specific provider you choose for tracking the MSCI World index, for example, is entirely up to you. For a comprehensive overview of the best available options, please refer to our MSCI World Investment Guide.

Key considerations when selecting an ETF

Crucially, you should avoid over-concentrating your portfolio, for instance, by relying solely on ETFs with heavy exposure to US equities, and instead aim for broad diversification.
A further tip: alongside broad diversification, which can be easily achieved via a global equity index like the MSCI World, pay close attention to the fund's size (Assets Under Management, or AUM) and its track record. The larger and more established an ETF is, the less likely it is to be liquidated by the fund provider.
You will also need to decide how you want the ETF to track its underlying index. The traditional method is physical replication, though synthetic ETFs are also widely available. You can find out more about this in our article on "Replication Methods of ETFs".
justETF tip: Recently, ETFs utilising a hybrid replication method have also become available, effectively combining the advantages of both approaches. You can find out more about this in our dedicated article on "Hybrid Replication".
Incidentally, a significant proportion of ETFs traded on the market are UCITS-compliant. This means they adhere to the stringent regulatory framework and high quality standards set by the European Union.

The advantages of investing in ETFs

For long-term wealth accumulation, ETFs are a popular choice. As a reputable, cost-effective, and transparent investment vehicle, they offer a highly effective way to put your money to work.
The most significant advantage of ETFs over actively managed funds is undoubtedly their lower cost profile. While active funds often charge ongoing fees (OCF/TER) of 1.5 % to 2 %, ETFs tracking broad standard indices can be acquired for as little as a tenth of that price.
Best of all, on average, ETFs actually outperform their actively managed counterparts. The reality is that active fund managers rarely manage to beat the market, which is represented by a comparable equity index, over a medium to long-term investment horizon of three years or more.
Therefore, you should exercise caution around those recommending active funds. It is not uncommon for advisors to benefit from commissions by selling you a more expensive, actively managed product rather than a low-cost ETF. Our advice: stick with Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and take control of your own investments.
Building wealth is incredibly straightforward when you combine ETF savings plans with a low-cost online broker.
For further insights into ETFs, please visit the Knowledge section on our website.
 

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