The Worst ETFs 2026

Worst Indices 2026

Bloomberg Cocoa

2026: -37.21%
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MSCI Indonesia

2026: -35.56%
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Ethereum

2026: -32.65%
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Rhodium

2026: -24.27%
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The Worst 50 Indices for ETFs in 2026

Investment focus
Index 		4 Week
Chart		 52 Week
Low/High		 in 2026 1 Month 3 Months 1 Year 3 Years Number
of ETFs
Commodities Agriculture
Bloomberg Cocoa 		4 week performance of Bloomberg Cocoa ETFs 52 week low/high of Bloomberg Cocoa ETFs -37.21% 17.11% 27.56% -53.76% 127.10% 1 ETF
Equity Indonesia
MSCI Indonesia 		4 week performance of MSCI Indonesia ETFs 52 week low/high of MSCI Indonesia ETFs -35.56% -14.68% -31.89% -38.22% -52.48% 2 ETFs
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum 		4 week performance of Ethereum ETFs 52 week low/high of Ethereum ETFs -32.65% -11.27% -0.14% -24.71% -6.73% 8 ETFs
Precious Metals
Rhodium 		4 week performance of Rhodium ETFs 52 week low/high of Rhodium ETFs -24.27% -6.69% -25.30% 73.45% 20.67% 1 ETF
Commodities Broad market
BNP Paribas Enhanced Commodity Carry Excess Return 		4 week performance of BNP Paribas Enhanced Commodity Carry Excess Return ETFs 52 week low/high of BNP Paribas Enhanced Commodity Carry Excess Return ETFs -23.04% 6.77% -19.09% -20.31% - 1 ETF
Equity China Technology
CSI Overseas China Internet 		4 week performance of CSI Overseas China Internet ETFs 52 week low/high of CSI Overseas China Internet ETFs -21.91% -4.52% -14.09% -17.06% 4.46% 3 ETFs
Commodities Agriculture
Bloomberg Coffee 		4 week performance of Bloomberg Coffee ETFs 52 week low/high of Bloomberg Coffee ETFs -20.64% -8.26% -3.10% -11.52% 89.95% 1 ETF
Equity India Technology
S&P India Tech 		4 week performance of S&P India Tech ETFs 52 week low/high of S&P India Tech ETFs -19.37% 2.62% -3.55% -21.14% - 1 ETF
Equity Emerging Markets Social/Environmental
EMQQ The Emerging Markets Internet ESG-Screened 		4 week performance of EMQQ The Emerging Markets Internet ESG-Screened ETFs 52 week low/high of EMQQ The Emerging Markets Internet ESG-Screened ETFs -19.09% -3.91% -9.53% -16.82% 8.70% 1 ETF
Equity World Technology
Dow Jones International Internet 		4 week performance of Dow Jones International Internet ETFs 52 week low/high of Dow Jones International Internet ETFs -19.03% 0.07% -6.61% -14.28% 18.41% 1 ETF
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin 		4 week performance of Bitcoin ETFs 52 week low/high of Bitcoin ETFs -17.17% -3.63% 9.19% -32.69% 127.38% 11 ETFs
Equity India Social/Environmental
INQQ The India Internet ESG Screened 		4 week performance of INQQ The India Internet ESG Screened ETFs 52 week low/high of INQQ The India Internet ESG Screened ETFs -15.74% -3.67% -4.62% -21.47% - 1 ETF
Equity World Health Care Social/Environmental
MVIS Global Bionic Healthcare ESG 		4 week performance of MVIS Global Bionic Healthcare ESG ETFs 52 week low/high of MVIS Global Bionic Healthcare ESG ETFs -15.47% -2.46% -15.58% -14.30% -21.75% 1 ETF
Equity India
Nifty 50 		4 week performance of Nifty 50 ETFs 52 week low/high of Nifty 50 ETFs -15.01% -2.20% -11.20% -15.01% -0.63% 1 ETF
Equity World Consumer Discretionary
Solactive E-commerce 		4 week performance of Solactive E-commerce ETFs 52 week low/high of Solactive E-commerce ETFs -13.86% -0.51% -1.81% -5.70% 53.70% 1 ETF
Equity World Technology Social/Environmental
MarketVector Global Video Gaming & eSports Screened 		4 week performance of MarketVector Global Video Gaming & eSports Screened ETFs 52 week low/high of MarketVector Global Video Gaming & eSports Screened ETFs -13.75% -2.81% -4.06% -9.97% 60.04% 1 ETF
Equity World
Foxberry Listed Private Equity SDG Screened 		4 week performance of Foxberry Listed Private Equity SDG Screened ETFs 52 week low/high of Foxberry Listed Private Equity SDG Screened ETFs -13.60% 3.33% 0.40% -7.72% 44.35% 1 ETF
Equity World
LPX Major Market® 		4 week performance of LPX Major Market® ETFs 52 week low/high of LPX Major Market® ETFs -13.49% 0.93% -0.40% -10.68% 31.30% 1 ETF
Precious Metals
Platinum 		4 week performance of Platinum ETFs 52 week low/high of Platinum ETFs -13.38% -1.02% -14.23% 76.21% 69.12% 4 ETFs
Equity India Social/Environmental
MSCI India Universal Low Carbon Select 5% Issuer Capped 		4 week performance of MSCI India Universal Low Carbon Select 5% Issuer Capped ETFs 52 week low/high of MSCI India Universal Low Carbon Select 5% Issuer Capped ETFs -13.28% -1.04% -9.26% - - 1 ETF
Precious Metals
Palladium 		4 week performance of Palladium ETFs 52 week low/high of Palladium ETFs -13.04% -6.75% -22.43% 39.22% -14.47% 3 ETFs
Equity World Technology
Solactive Video Games & Esports 		4 week performance of Solactive Video Games & Esports ETFs 52 week low/high of Solactive Video Games & Esports ETFs -12.98% -4.06% -6.56% -12.37% 19.81% 2 ETFs
Equity Hong Kong Technology
Hang Seng TECH 		4 week performance of Hang Seng TECH ETFs 52 week low/high of Hang Seng TECH ETFs -11.54% 1.40% -3.44% -7.16% 22.22% 1 ETF
Equity India
MSCI India 		4 week performance of MSCI India ETFs 52 week low/high of MSCI India ETFs -11.31% -1.22% -8.37% -12.27% 8.83% 5 ETFs
Equity Europe Consumer Discretionary
MSCI Europe Consumer Discretionary 20/35 Capped 		4 week performance of MSCI Europe Consumer Discretionary 20/35 Capped ETFs 52 week low/high of MSCI Europe Consumer Discretionary 20/35 Capped ETFs -10.83% 6.66% -5.26% -2.29% -8.17% 2 ETFs
Equity World
S&P Listed Private Equity 		4 week performance of S&P Listed Private Equity ETFs 52 week low/high of S&P Listed Private Equity ETFs -10.54% 0.10% -0.48% -6.92% 34.79% 1 ETF
Equity World Technology
Indxx Global Fintech Thematic 		4 week performance of Indxx Global Fintech Thematic ETFs 52 week low/high of Indxx Global Fintech Thematic ETFs -10.53% 3.55% 7.75% -13.80% 18.83% 2 ETFs
Equity World
S&P Listed Private Equity (GBP Hedged) 		4 week performance of S&P Listed Private Equity (GBP Hedged) ETFs 52 week low/high of S&P Listed Private Equity (GBP Hedged) ETFs -10.47% 0.00% -0.44% -7.55% - 1 ETF
Commodities Agriculture
Bloomberg Softs 		4 week performance of Bloomberg Softs ETFs 52 week low/high of Bloomberg Softs ETFs -10.30% -1.52% 5.84% -11.87% 6.84% 1 ETF
Equity Europe Technology Social/Environmental
MSCI Europe Information Technology Screened 20-35 		4 week performance of MSCI Europe Information Technology Screened 20-35 ETFs 52 week low/high of MSCI Europe Information Technology Screened 20-35 ETFs -10.20% 5.33% 4.05% -16.55% -12.52% 1 ETF
Equity China Social/Environmental
MSCI China ESG Selection P-Series 5% Issuer Capped 		4 week performance of MSCI China ESG Selection P-Series 5% Issuer Capped ETFs 52 week low/high of MSCI China ESG Selection P-Series 5% Issuer Capped ETFs -9.94% -1.44% -5.15% 1.34% 13.08% 1 ETF
Equity Emerging Markets
FTSE BIC 50 		4 week performance of FTSE BIC 50 ETFs 52 week low/high of FTSE BIC 50 ETFs -9.84% -4.42% -7.76% -2.68% 22.21% 1 ETF
Equity India
FTSE India 30/18 Capped 		4 week performance of FTSE India 30/18 Capped ETFs 52 week low/high of FTSE India 30/18 Capped ETFs -9.23% -0.56% -6.39% -9.42% 13.31% 1 ETF
Equity China
MSCI China 		4 week performance of MSCI China ETFs 52 week low/high of MSCI China ETFs -8.72% -2.79% -6.46% 3.50% 23.95% 5 ETFs
Equity United States Technology
KBW Nasdaq Financial Technology 		4 week performance of KBW Nasdaq Financial Technology ETFs 52 week low/high of KBW Nasdaq Financial Technology ETFs -8.50% -1.36% 3.51% -8.07% 38.15% 1 ETF
Equity China
FTSE China 50 		4 week performance of FTSE China 50 ETFs 52 week low/high of FTSE China 50 ETFs -8.35% -2.67% -4.93% 0.07% 31.43% 1 ETF
Equity United States Technology
BVP Nasdaq Emerging Cloud 		4 week performance of BVP Nasdaq Emerging Cloud ETFs 52 week low/high of BVP Nasdaq Emerging Cloud ETFs -8.33% 17.90% 16.09% -9.95% -0.17% 1 ETF
Equity China Social/Environmental
MSCI China Climate Paris Aligned 		4 week performance of MSCI China Climate Paris Aligned ETFs 52 week low/high of MSCI China Climate Paris Aligned ETFs -8.32% -0.72% -5.77% 3.45% 10.38% 1 ETF
Commodities Livestock
Bloomberg Lean Hogs 		4 week performance of Bloomberg Lean Hogs ETFs 52 week low/high of Bloomberg Lean Hogs ETFs -8.29% -5.85% -12.07% -4.77% 33.02% 1 ETF
Equity China Social/Environmental
MSCI China Select ESG Rating and Trend Leaders 		4 week performance of MSCI China Select ESG Rating and Trend Leaders ETFs 52 week low/high of MSCI China Select ESG Rating and Trend Leaders ETFs -8.28% -1.59% -5.04% 4.94% 21.88% 1 ETF
Commodities Other
Solactive Carbon Emission Allowances Rolling Futures 		4 week performance of Solactive Carbon Emission Allowances Rolling Futures ETFs 52 week low/high of Solactive Carbon Emission Allowances Rolling Futures ETFs -8.27% 7.02% 12.85% 15.40% -6.91% 1 ETF
Commodities Other
Carbon EUA 		4 week performance of Carbon EUA ETFs 52 week low/high of Carbon EUA ETFs -7.80% 7.28% 13.02% 16.18% -4.06% 2 ETFs
Equity China
FTSE China 30/18 Capped 		4 week performance of FTSE China 30/18 Capped ETFs 52 week low/high of FTSE China 30/18 Capped ETFs -7.26% -2.61% -6.09% 6.53% 26.61% 1 ETF
Equity World Health Care Social/Environmental
MSCI ACWI IMI SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being Select 		4 week performance of MSCI ACWI IMI SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being Select ETFs 52 week low/high of MSCI ACWI IMI SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being Select ETFs -6.71% 1.56% -7.28% 5.18% 6.30% 1 ETF
Equity China Technology
Solactive China Technology 		4 week performance of Solactive China Technology ETFs 52 week low/high of Solactive China Technology ETFs -6.60% 0.17% -1.36% 3.39% 31.82% 1 ETF
Equity World
S&P Global Timber&Forestry 		4 week performance of S&P Global Timber&Forestry ETFs 52 week low/high of S&P Global Timber&Forestry ETFs -6.46% -1.35% -12.97% -7.39% -7.65% 1 ETF
Equity World Consumer Discretionary
MSCI ACWI Emerging Market Consumer Growth 		4 week performance of MSCI ACWI Emerging Market Consumer Growth ETFs 52 week low/high of MSCI ACWI Emerging Market Consumer Growth ETFs -6.46% 1.03% -5.89% -4.97% 13.18% 1 ETF
Equity World Health Care Social/Environmental
MVIS Global Future Healthcare ESG 		4 week performance of MVIS Global Future Healthcare ESG ETFs 52 week low/high of MVIS Global Future Healthcare ESG ETFs -6.40% 5.37% -2.46% 7.79% -5.20% 1 ETF
Equity Philippines
MSCI Philippines Investable Market (IMI) 		4 week performance of MSCI Philippines Investable Market (IMI) ETFs 52 week low/high of MSCI Philippines Investable Market (IMI) ETFs -6.19% -1.85% -15.87% -13.11% -13.82% 1 ETF
Bonds India Government INR
J.P. Morgan India Government Fully Accessible Route (FAR) Bonds 		4 week performance of J.P. Morgan India Government Fully Accessible Route (FAR) Bonds ETFs 52 week low/high of J.P. Morgan India Government Fully Accessible Route (FAR) Bonds ETFs -5.93% -0.88% -4.71% -10.19% -6.69% 2 ETFs

Source: justETF.com; As of 31.05.26; Calculations in GBP based on the worst ETF of the respective index in 2026.

 

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.