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The Worst ETFs 2026
Worst Indices 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cryptocurrencies Aptos (APT) |  |  | -53.02% | -2.78% | 22.81% | -75.69% | - | 1 ETF |
| Cryptocurrencies Bitcoin Cash |  |  | -51.27% | -15.22% | 34.43% | -40.58% | 2.62% | 1 ETF |
| Equity Indonesia MSCI Indonesia |  |  | -43.06% | -12.10% | -16.13% | -43.97% | -52.01% | 3 ETFs |
| Cryptocurrencies Polkadot |  |  | -37.50% | -3.23% | 36.36% | -62.03% | -75.00% | 5 ETFs |
| Cryptocurrencies Cardano |  |  | -37.36% | -9.04% | 28.09% | -66.17% | -28.45% | 5 ETFs |
| Cryptocurrencies Tezos |  |  | -37.25% | -4.91% | 34.78% | -48.33% | -56.70% | 2 ETFs |
| Precious Metals Rhodium |  |  | -34.08% | 2.44% | -2.34% | -14.32% | 66.28% | 1 ETF |
| Cryptocurrencies Dogecoin |  |  | -33.72% | -14.29% | 15.15% | -58.47% | - | 1 ETF |
| Commodities Energy RICI Enhanced Natural Gas (EUR Hedged) |  |  | -32.55% | -8.80% | -12.95% | -34.45% | -49.42% | 1 ETF |
| Precious Metals Platinum (EUR Hedged) |  |  | -31.89% | -11.82% | -3.46% | -8.88% | 56.55% | 2 ETFs |
| Precious Metals Palladium |  |  | -31.30% | -15.86% | -13.02% | -20.82% | -7.41% | 5 ETFs |
| Equity World Small Cap Nasdaq Sprott Junior Uranium Miners |  |  | -30.76% | -25.07% | -27.37% | -35.08% | - | 1 ETF |
| Cryptocurrencies Sui |  |  | -29.30% | -0.27% | 32.16% | -59.04% | - | 2 ETFs |
| Equity China Technology CSI Overseas China Internet |  |  | -28.94% | -5.34% | -11.36% | -36.34% | -4.84% | 3 ETFs |
| Cryptocurrencies XDC Token |  |  | -28.62% | 14.52% | 23.23% | -43.23% | - | 1 ETF |
| Commodities Energy Henry Hub Natural Gas Futures |  |  | -28.47% | -11.97% | -10.04% | -25.36% | -68.40% | 2 ETFs |
| Cryptocurrencies Ripple (XRP) |  |  | -27.77% | -13.02% | 19.22% | -45.07% | 116.93% | 6 ETFs |
| Precious Metals Silver (EUR Hedged) |  |  | -27.70% | -17.21% | -8.53% | 5.29% | 107.73% | 3 ETFs |
| Commodities Energy RICI Enhanced Natural Gas |  |  | -27.63% | -6.99% | -11.33% | -30.49% | -48.60% | 2 ETFs |
| Commodities Energy Bloomberg Natural Gas (EUR Hedged) |  |  | -27.27% | -11.11% | -11.11% | -36.00% | -72.88% | 1 ETF |
| Equity China Technology Solactive China Technology (EUR Hedged) |  |  | -26.78% | -12.16% | -15.68% | -33.24% | 13.08% | 1 ETF |
| Equity World Basic Materials MVIS Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals |  |  | -26.54% | -24.27% | -25.45% | -22.72% | -11.19% | 1 ETF |
| Equity Hong Kong Technology Hang Seng TECH |  |  | -26.37% | -9.72% | -16.00% | -32.82% | 2.77% | 1 ETF |
| Precious Metals Silver Future (EUR Hedged) |  |  | -26.34% | -16.55% | -7.64% | 5.52% | 101.97% | 1 ETF |
| Precious Metals Platinum |  |  | -26.10% | -9.79% | -0.90% | -2.07% | 63.11% | 6 ETFs |
| Precious Metals Silver Future |  |  | -25.82% | -15.02% | -5.18% | 12.51% | 108.89% | 2 ETFs |
| Cryptocurrencies Avalanche (AVAX) |  |  | -25.23% | -13.54% | 43.10% | -52.30% | -17.82% | 3 ETFs |
| Equity China Automobile Solactive China Electric Vehicle and Battery |  |  | -24.69% | -8.80% | -15.09% | -23.54% | 0.00% | 1 ETF |
| Cryptocurrencies MarketVector Virtune Crypto Altcoin |  |  | -23.81% | -9.09% | 19.40% | -42.86% | - | 1 ETF |
| Precious Metals Silver (CHF Hedged) |  |  | -23.24% | -10.91% | 1.09% | 2.70% | 111.60% | 1 ETF |
| Commodities Energy Bloomberg Natural Gas |  |  | -23.12% | -8.04% | -10.16% | -31.75% | -72.51% | 1 ETF |
| Equity China Technology Solactive China Technology |  |  | -22.75% | -10.42% | -14.20% | -30.11% | 10.66% | 1 ETF |
| Commodities Broad market BNP Paribas Enhanced Commodity Carry Excess Return |  |  | -22.43% | 3.94% | 3.76% | -22.64% | - | 1 ETF |
| Cryptocurrencies Litecoin |  |  | -22.10% | -2.34% | 26.85% | -36.28% | -19.95% | 2 ETFs |
| Precious Metals Silver |  |  | -21.45% | -15.46% | -6.30% | 13.50% | 117.54% | 11 ETFs |
| Cryptocurrencies DDA Bitcoin Macro Allocation |  |  | -21.29% | 1.04% | 4.95% | -36.79% | - | 1 ETF |
| Equity World Technology Dow Jones International Internet |  |  | -20.93% | -0.59% | -0.72% | -28.55% | 25.95% | 1 ETF |
| Equity Europe Automobile STOXX® Europe 600 Optimised Automobiles & Parts |  |  | -20.77% | -4.79% | -4.20% | -15.00% | -21.05% | 1 ETF |
| Equity World Solactive Global Uranium & Nuclear Components |  |  | -19.90% | -20.64% | -19.40% | -30.45% | 41.38% | 2 ETFs |
| Cryptocurrencies MarketVector Virtune Stablecoin |  |  | -19.88% | -6.16% | 26.85% | - | - | 1 ETF |
| Equity Emerging Markets Social/Environmental EMQQ The Emerging Markets Internet ESG-Screened |  |  | -19.84% | -3.81% | -5.39% | -26.75% | 6.88% | 1 ETF |
| Equity World Social/Environmental Solactive Solar |  |  | -19.36% | -6.57% | -15.85% | -16.96% | -18.92% | 1 ETF |
| Cryptocurrencies CoinDesk 10 Capped ex Bitcoin |  |  | -18.60% | -7.20% | 28.95% | -41.25% | 118.75% | 1 ETF |
| Equity Europe Automobile STOXX® Europe 600 Automobiles & Parts |  |  | -18.28% | -4.76% | -3.39% | -13.80% | -19.44% | 2 ETFs |
| Equity World WisdomTree Uranium and Nuclear Energy UCITS |  |  | -18.15% | -18.79% | -20.09% | -25.08% | - | 1 ETF |
| Equity China MSCI China Technology All Shares Stock Connect Select |  |  | -18.09% | -10.95% | -16.37% | -22.65% | 16.25% | 1 ETF |
| Cryptocurrencies Ethereum |  |  | -17.28% | -8.64% | 28.85% | -36.79% | 31.37% | 14 ETFs |
| Equity China Technology Social/Environmental MSCI China Technology Sub-Industries ESG Screened Select Capped |  |  | -16.63% | -12.09% | -14.52% | -23.35% | 22.04% | 1 ETF |
| Equity Europe Consumer Discretionary MSCI Europe Consumer Discretionary 20/35 Capped |  |  | -16.58% | -0.76% | -5.46% | -15.87% | -2.44% | 2 ETFs |
| Equity World MarketVector Global Uranium and Nuclear Energy Infrastructure |  |  | -16.50% | -15.23% | -13.95% | -26.93% | 82.75% | 1 ETF |
Source: justETF.com; As of 24/10/2026; Calculations in EUR 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".