The Best Sector ETFs 2025

The Best 50 Sector Indices for ETFs in 2025

Investment focus
Index
4 Week
Chart
52 Week
Low/High
in 2026 in 2025 in 2024 in 2023 in 2022 Number
of ETFs
Equity World Basic Materials
STOXX Global Gold Miners
4 week performance of STOXX Global Gold Miners ETFs 52 week low/high of STOXX Global Gold Miners ETFs 2.92% 161.31% 20.06% 9.96% -5.09% 1 ETF
Equity World Basic Materials
MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners
4 week performance of MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners ETFs 52 week low/high of MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners ETFs 3.73% 155.10% 16.65% 2.06% -4.38% 1 ETF
Equity World Basic Materials
Solactive Global Silver Miners
4 week performance of Solactive Global Silver Miners ETFs 52 week low/high of Solactive Global Silver Miners ETFs 11.17% 152.78% 15.03% -5.24% - 1 ETF
Equity World Basic Materials
MarketVector Global Gold Miners
4 week performance of MarketVector Global Gold Miners ETFs 52 week low/high of MarketVector Global Gold Miners ETFs 3.83% 137.95% 11.68% 4.09% 2.11% 1 ETF
Equity World Basic Materials
S&P Commodity Producers Gold
4 week performance of S&P Commodity Producers Gold ETFs 52 week low/high of S&P Commodity Producers Gold ETFs 4.59% 136.52% 13.10% 4.70% -1.70% 1 ETF
Equity World Basic Materials
NYSE Arca Gold BUGS
4 week performance of NYSE Arca Gold BUGS ETFs 52 week low/high of NYSE Arca Gold BUGS ETFs 8.79% 135.99% 15.64% 0.83% 0.42% 1 ETF
Equity World Basic Materials Social/Environmental
VettaFi Gold Miners Screened
4 week performance of VettaFi Gold Miners Screened ETFs 52 week low/high of VettaFi Gold Miners Screened ETFs 5.30% 135.15% 4.46% -0.18% 1.26% 1 ETF
Equity Europe Financials
EURO STOXX® Banks
4 week performance of EURO STOXX® Banks ETFs 52 week low/high of EURO STOXX® Banks ETFs 5.95% 99.74% 25.21% 28.22% 6.12% 1 ETF
Equity World Basic Materials Social/Environmental
WisdomTree Strategic Metals and Rare Earths Miners
4 week performance of WisdomTree Strategic Metals and Rare Earths Miners ETFs 52 week low/high of WisdomTree Strategic Metals and Rare Earths Miners ETFs 22.63% 98.36% - - - 1 ETF
Equity Europe Financials
EURO STOXX® Optimised Banks
4 week performance of EURO STOXX® Optimised Banks ETFs 52 week low/high of EURO STOXX® Optimised Banks ETFs 5.17% 95.35% 25.19% 26.60% 5.89% 1 ETF
Equity World Basic Materials Social/Environmental
Nasdaq Sprott Copper Miners Screened
4 week performance of Nasdaq Sprott Copper Miners Screened ETFs 52 week low/high of Nasdaq Sprott Copper Miners Screened ETFs 19.40% 90.05% 12.64% - - 1 ETF
Equity Europe Financials
STOXX® Europe 600 Optimised Banks
4 week performance of STOXX® Europe 600 Optimised Banks ETFs 52 week low/high of STOXX® Europe 600 Optimised Banks ETFs 6.30% 87.69% 27.17% 23.80% 5.11% 1 ETF
Equity Europe Financials
STOXX® Europe 600 Banks
4 week performance of STOXX® Europe 600 Banks ETFs 52 week low/high of STOXX® Europe 600 Banks ETFs 7.74% 84.25% 27.40% 24.26% 6.87% 1 ETF
Equity World Basic Materials
Solactive Disruptive Materials
4 week performance of Solactive Disruptive Materials ETFs 52 week low/high of Solactive Disruptive Materials ETFs 17.74% 82.61% -5.80% -24.03% - 2 ETFs
Equity World Basic Materials
S&P Global Essential Metals Producers
4 week performance of S&P Global Essential Metals Producers ETFs 52 week low/high of S&P Global Essential Metals Producers ETFs 23.37% 80.75% -9.88% - - 1 ETF
Equity World Basic Materials
Solactive Global Copper Miners
4 week performance of Solactive Global Copper Miners ETFs 52 week low/high of Solactive Global Copper Miners ETFs 22.49% 80.17% 4.88% 3.32% 11.22% 1 ETF
Equity World Basic Materials
S&P Global Mining Reduced Coal
4 week performance of S&P Global Mining Reduced Coal ETFs 52 week low/high of S&P Global Mining Reduced Coal ETFs 18.83% 77.28% -7.09% -0.89% 14.29% 1 ETF
Equity World Basic Materials
MVIS Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals
4 week performance of MVIS Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETFs 52 week low/high of MVIS Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETFs 34.88% 76.52% -34.23% -23.85% -22.15% 1 ETF
Equity World Basic Materials
STOXX Global Copper Miners
4 week performance of STOXX Global Copper Miners ETFs 52 week low/high of STOXX Global Copper Miners ETFs 24.96% 68.15% 1.50% - - 1 ETF
Equity World Industrials
Mirae Asset Defence Tech
4 week performance of Mirae Asset Defence Tech ETFs 52 week low/high of Mirae Asset Defence Tech ETFs 4.44% 65.54% - - - 1 ETF
Equity China Technology
ChiNext 50 Capped
4 week performance of ChiNext 50 Capped ETFs 52 week low/high of ChiNext 50 Capped ETFs 34.36% 60.56% - - - 1 ETF
Equity World Industrials
Solactive Battery Value-Chain
4 week performance of Solactive Battery Value-Chain ETFs 52 week low/high of Solactive Battery Value-Chain ETFs 37.30% 60.21% 0.30% 2.27% -3.57% 1 ETF
Equity World Industrials
MarketVector Global Defense Industry
4 week performance of MarketVector Global Defense Industry ETFs 52 week low/high of MarketVector Global Defense Industry ETFs 9.75% 57.03% 45.73% - - 1 ETF
Equity World Basic Materials
Indxx Global Future Economy Metals
4 week performance of Indxx Global Future Economy Metals ETFs 52 week low/high of Indxx Global Future Economy Metals ETFs 30.43% 55.86% - - - 1 ETF
Equity Europe Financials
MSCI Europe Financials 20/35 Capped
4 week performance of MSCI Europe Financials 20/35 Capped ETFs 52 week low/high of MSCI Europe Financials 20/35 Capped ETFs 4.24% 54.87% 20.18% 19.58% 2.33% 2 ETFs
Equity World Industrials
Indxx Global Advanced Aerospace & Defence
4 week performance of Indxx Global Advanced Aerospace & Defence ETFs 52 week low/high of Indxx Global Advanced Aerospace & Defence ETFs 11.54% 52.85% - - - 1 ETF
Equity Europe Financials Social/Environmental
MSCI Europe Financials Screened 20-35
4 week performance of MSCI Europe Financials Screened 20-35 ETFs 52 week low/high of MSCI Europe Financials Screened 20-35 ETFs 4.19% 46.57% 19.06% 21.10% 2.67% 1 ETF
Equity World Technology
Nasdaq Global Semiconductor
4 week performance of Nasdaq Global Semiconductor ETFs 52 week low/high of Nasdaq Global Semiconductor ETFs 88.06% 46.24% 18.98% 59.62% - 1 ETF
Equity World Technology
Indxx Global CleanTech
4 week performance of Indxx Global CleanTech ETFs 52 week low/high of Indxx Global CleanTech ETFs 48.46% 45.41% -32.83% -27.18% -6.47% 1 ETF
Equity World Industrials
S&P Kensho Global Future Defense
4 week performance of S&P Kensho Global Future Defense ETFs 52 week low/high of S&P Kensho Global Future Defense ETFs 42.23% 45.41% - - - 1 ETF
Equity World Technology Social/Environmental
WisdomTree Battery Solutions
4 week performance of WisdomTree Battery Solutions ETFs 52 week low/high of WisdomTree Battery Solutions ETFs 36.05% 44.34% -11.85% -10.26% -18.68% 1 ETF
Equity World Industrials
S&P Developed BMI Select Aerospace & Defense 35/20 Capped
4 week performance of S&P Developed BMI Select Aerospace & Defense 35/20 Capped ETFs 52 week low/high of S&P Developed BMI Select Aerospace & Defense 35/20 Capped ETFs 8.89% 43.92% - - - 1 ETF
Equity World Technology Social/Environmental
MSCI ACWI IMI Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment ESG Screened Select Capped
4 week performance of MSCI ACWI IMI Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment ESG Screened Select Capped ETFs 52 week low/high of MSCI ACWI IMI Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment ESG Screened Select Capped ETFs 92.36% 42.73% 15.37% 55.11% -26.76% 1 ETF
Equity World Utilities Social/Environmental
Solactive Clean Energy
4 week performance of Solactive Clean Energy ETFs 52 week low/high of Solactive Clean Energy ETFs 45.10% 41.40% -13.23% -13.54% 1.49% 1 ETF
Equity Europe Utilities
MSCI Europe Utilities 20/35 Capped
4 week performance of MSCI Europe Utilities 20/35 Capped ETFs 52 week low/high of MSCI Europe Utilities 20/35 Capped ETFs 11.95% 41.11% -3.30% 11.61% -2.51% 1 ETF
Equity World Technology Social/Environmental
MarketVector US Listed Semiconductor 10% Capped Screened
4 week performance of MarketVector US Listed Semiconductor 10% Capped Screened ETFs 52 week low/high of MarketVector US Listed Semiconductor 10% Capped Screened ETFs 80.21% 39.68% 24.99% 63.65% -26.86% 1 ETF
Equity World Technology Social/Environmental
MSCI ACWI Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Filtered
4 week performance of MSCI ACWI Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Filtered ETFs 52 week low/high of MSCI ACWI Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Filtered ETFs 60.82% 39.64% 58.44% 68.30% -29.34% 1 ETF
Equity Europe Utilities Social/Environmental
MSCI Europe Utilities Screened 20-35
4 week performance of MSCI Europe Utilities Screened 20-35 ETFs 52 week low/high of MSCI Europe Utilities Screened 20-35 ETFs 11.24% 38.29% -1.35% 12.25% -4.64% 1 ETF
Equity World Technology Social/Environmental
Bloomberg Semiconductor Supply Chain Select
4 week performance of Bloomberg Semiconductor Supply Chain Select ETFs 52 week low/high of Bloomberg Semiconductor Supply Chain Select ETFs 69.29% 37.53% - - - 1 ETF
Equity World Technology
CoinShares Blockchain Global Equity
4 week performance of CoinShares Blockchain Global Equity ETFs 52 week low/high of CoinShares Blockchain Global Equity ETFs 30.88% 36.84% 23.51% 48.13% -45.50% 1 ETF
Equity World Utilities Social/Environmental
MAC Global Solar Energy
4 week performance of MAC Global Solar Energy ETFs 52 week low/high of MAC Global Solar Energy ETFs 50.73% 36.43% -36.22% -30.89% 6.04% 1 ETF
Equity World Utilities Social/Environmental
S&P Global Clean Energy Transition
4 week performance of S&P Global Clean Energy Transition ETFs 52 week low/high of S&P Global Clean Energy Transition ETFs 43.44% 35.90% -25.00% -24.84% - 2 ETFs
Equity China Automobile
Solactive China Electric Vehicle and Battery
4 week performance of Solactive China Electric Vehicle and Battery ETFs 52 week low/high of Solactive China Electric Vehicle and Battery ETFs 3.64% 35.76% 2.15% -36.14% - 1 ETF
Equity World Infrastructure Social/Environmental
MSCI ACWI IMI SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Select
4 week performance of MSCI ACWI IMI SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Select ETFs 52 week low/high of MSCI ACWI IMI SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Select ETFs 25.76% 35.40% -22.15% -14.64% - 1 ETF
Equity World Utilities Social/Environmental
MSCI ACWI IMI New Energy Filtered
4 week performance of MSCI ACWI IMI New Energy Filtered ETFs 52 week low/high of MSCI ACWI IMI New Energy Filtered ETFs 38.61% 35.39% -11.13% -23.34% -8.30% 2 ETFs
Equity Europe Infrastructure
Mirae Asset European Infrastructure Development
4 week performance of Mirae Asset European Infrastructure Development ETFs 52 week low/high of Mirae Asset European Infrastructure Development ETFs 9.18% 34.15% - - - 1 ETF
Equity World Utilities Social/Environmental
WilderHill New Energy Global Innovation
4 week performance of WilderHill New Energy Global Innovation ETFs 52 week low/high of WilderHill New Energy Global Innovation ETFs 38.49% 32.52% -25.32% -16.24% -22.09% 2 ETFs
Equity China Technology
SSE Science and Technology Innovation Board 50
4 week performance of SSE Science and Technology Innovation Board 50 ETFs 52 week low/high of SSE Science and Technology Innovation Board 50 ETFs 36.26% 31.88% 7.12% -22.58% -30.86% 1 ETF
Equity Europe Industrials
MSCI Europe Industrials 20/35 Capped
4 week performance of MSCI Europe Industrials 20/35 Capped ETFs 52 week low/high of MSCI Europe Industrials 20/35 Capped ETFs 8.79% 31.61% 9.66% 24.82% -12.24% 2 ETFs
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% 31.29% 12.62% -15.32% -23.69% 1 ETF

Source: justETF.com; As of 31/05/2026; Calculations in GBP based on the best ETF of the respective index in 2025.

 

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.