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We've been trumped. Here are the Best 82 ETFs to survive and thrive under the King.

[Update: On May 26th, we put orders to sell FLLA and PSP, to replace them with THD (an ETF focused on Thailand) and AIQ (an ETF focused on AI software companies)

May 23, 2025

King Trump has trumped the rational order of the global economy and has brought a great deal of uncertainty and risk. Chances are that it will be a volatile and erratic financial journey from here till the end. In 2028, King Trump will be 82 years old. Assuming that he's alive then, he may seize power for life. Our prediction has been that King Trump will rule for life. The caveat is that no one knows how much longer that life will be. 

King Trump is a white man turning 79 in 23 days. He's in poor shape, overworked, somewhat obese, and super MAGA stressed. Nothing lasts forever. The body keeps the score. Statistically, King Trump is old enough and in super high risk category for dying or getting ill anytime. The King can suffer a massive heart attack, a stroke, have a terrible fall, or fall to an aggressive form or cancer or terrible neurological disease any time now. We wish him well and hope that he can get to enjoy retirement with the grandkids like any old man should. He should move on and retire soon if he wants to live a longer life. He'll decide. Long live the king. 

In the meantime, as investors we need to prepare to grow our money with or without King Trump. In honor of King Trump prospective age of 82 when he will decide to step down or rule for life under a fake democracy or kleptocracy like Russia, we created a list of 82 ETFs to consider. We are putting equal amounts of money on each one of these ETFs. As you will see some are redundant, targeting the same index (e.g. S&P 500), asset class or commodity (e.g gold), country or region (e.g. China or Europe). That was on purpose to reach the intended allocation of solid U.S. exposure but no more than 50%. 

🇺🇸 U.S. Broad Market ETFs

These ETFs track the overall performance of the U.S. stock market or large-cap segments like the S&P 500.

  • 1. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)

    • Expense Ratio: 0.03%

    • Assets Under Management (AUM): Approximately $660.8 billion

    • Overview: VOO provides broad exposure to large U.S. companies with a strong reputation for cost efficiency, appealing to long-term, buy-and-hold investors.

    • Top Holdings:

      • Apple Inc. (AAPL): 6.76%

      • Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): 6.22%

      • NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): 5.65%

      • Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN): 3.68%

      • Meta Platforms Inc. (META): 2.55%

      • Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B (BRK.B): 2.07%

      • Alphabet Inc. Class A (GOOGL): 1.96%

      • Broadcom Inc. (AVGO): 1.91%

      • Alphabet Inc. Class C (GOOG): 1.61%

      • Tesla Inc. (TSLA): 1.67%(StockAnalysis, Investing.com, Morningstar, TipRanks)

    2. SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)

    • Expense Ratio: 0.09%

    • Assets Under Management (AUM): Approximately $607.9 billion

    • Overview: SPY is one of the oldest and most traded ETFs tracking the S&P 500. Its high liquidity makes it a favorite among institutional investors and traders.

    • Top Holdings:

      • Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): 6.81%

      • NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): 6.55%

      • Apple Inc. (AAPL): 6.09%

      • Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN): 3.86%

      • Meta Platforms Inc. (META): 2.81%

      • Broadcom Inc. (AVGO): 2.18%

      • Alphabet Inc. Class A (GOOGL): 2.01%

      • Tesla Inc. (TSLA): 1.92%

      • Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B (BRK.B): 1.86%

      • Alphabet Inc. Class C (GOOG): 1.64%(ETF Database)

    3. iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV)

    • Expense Ratio: 0.03%

    • Assets Under Management (AUM): Approximately $586.6 billion

    • Overview: IVV offers low-cost exposure to 500 of the largest U.S. companies, making it a popular choice for long-term investors seeking to track the S&P 500 Index.

    • Top Holdings:

      • Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): 6.77%

      • NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): 6.50%

      • Apple Inc. (AAPL): 6.11%

      • Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN): 3.82%

      • Meta Platforms Inc. (META): 2.80%

      • Broadcom Inc. (AVGO): 2.17%

      • Alphabet Inc. Class A (GOOGL): 1.98%

      • Tesla Inc. (TSLA): 1.88%

      • Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B (BRK.B): 1.87%

      • Alphabet Inc. Class C (GOOG): 1.62%(StockAnalysis, MarketWatch, Investing.com)

    4. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VII)

    • Expense Ratio: 0.03%

    • Assets Under Management (AUM): Information not readily available.

    • Overview: VII is another Vanguard ETF offering exposure to the S&P 500 Index. It shares similar characteristics with VOO, including low costs and a focus on large-cap U.S. equities.

    • Top Holdings: As VII tracks the S&P 500 Index, its top holdings are expected to mirror those of VOO, including major companies like Apple Inc., Microsoft Corporation, and NVIDIA Corporation.

    Comparison Summary:

    ETF Expense Ratio AUM (Approx.) Key Features
    IVV 0.03% $586.6B Low-cost, tax-efficient, suitable for long-term investors
    SPY 0.09% $607.9B Highly liquid, preferred by traders and institutions
    VOO 0.03% $660.8B Cost-efficient, ideal for buy-and-hold strategies
    VII 0.03% N/A Similar to VOO, with low costs and large-cap focus

    When choosing between these ETFs, consider factors such as strategy (composition), expense ratio (fees), and liquidity (price volume and bid-ask spread impacting price impact), and investment strategy. For instance, SPY's higher liquidity may benefit active traders, while IVV and VOO's lower expense ratios might appeal to long-term investors. High liquidity = high volume + tight bid-ask spread, meaning it’s easy to buy/sell with minimal price impact.

🧩 U.S. Sector-Specific ETFs

Here’s your list of U.S.-focused sector and thematic ETFs organized by sector, with each group including a brief explanation of what these ETFs target:

🖥️ U.S. Technology & Innovation

ETFs in this category focus on software, hardware, internet platforms, and tech-driven business models.

  • Certainly! Here's a detailed summary of each ETF you listed, now including their representative holdings along with AUM, strategy, expense ratio, and liquidity:

    5. 🥇 QQQ – Invesco QQQ Trust

    • AUM: ~$299 billion

    • Strategy: Tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, giving heavy exposure to large-cap, non-financial Nasdaq-listed firms with a technology tilt.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.20%

    • Liquidity: Extremely high

    • Representative Holdings:

      • Microsoft (MSFT)

      • NVIDIA (NVDA)

      • Apple (AAPL)

      • Amazon (AMZN)

      • Meta Platforms (META)

      • Alphabet (GOOGL, GOOG)

      • Tesla (TSLA)

      • Broadcom (AVGO)

      • Costco (COST)

      • Netflix (NFLX)

    6. 🥈 VGT – Vanguard Information Technology ETF

    • AUM: ~$90 billion

    • Strategy: Broad exposure to U.S. technology firms across market caps via the MSCI US IMI 25/50 Info Tech Index.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.10%

    • Liquidity: High

    • Representative Holdings:

      • Apple (AAPL)

      • Microsoft (MSFT)

      • NVIDIA (NVDA)

      • Broadcom (AVGO)

      • Salesforce (CRM)

      • Oracle (ORCL)

      • Cisco Systems (CSCO)

      • IBM

      • ServiceNow (NOW)

      • Palantir Technologies (PLTR)

    7. 🥉 XLK – Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

    • AUM: ~$65 billion

    • Strategy: Covers S&P 500 tech constituents with large-cap bias.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.08%

    • Liquidity: High

    • Representative Holdings:

      • Apple (AAPL)

      • Microsoft (MSFT)

      • NVIDIA (NVDA)

      • Broadcom (AVGO)

      • Salesforce (CRM)

      • Oracle (ORCL)

      • Cisco Systems (CSCO)

      • IBM

      • ServiceNow (NOW)

      • Palantir Technologies (PLTR)

    8. IYW – iShares U.S. Technology ETF

    • AUM: ~$18 billion

    • Strategy: Tracks the Russell 1000 Technology Index, focusing on U.S. large- and mid-cap tech companies.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.39%

    • Liquidity: Moderate

    • Representative Holdings:

      • Apple (AAPL)

      • Microsoft (MSFT)

      • NVIDIA (NVDA)

      • Meta Platforms (META)

      • Alphabet (GOOGL)

      • Oracle (ORCL)

      • Salesforce (CRM)

      • Cisco Systems (CSCO)

      • IBM

      • Palantir Technologies (PLTR)

    9. CIBR – First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF

    • AUM: ~$8.3 billion

    • Strategy: Tracks the Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity Index, focusing on firms in digital security.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.59%

    • Liquidity: Moderate

    • Representative Holdings:

      • CrowdStrike (CRWD)

      • Palo Alto Networks (PANW)

      • Broadcom (AVGO)

      • Cisco Systems (CSCO)

      • Infosys (INFY)

      • Thales SA

      • Zscaler (ZS)

      • Okta (OKTA)

      • Leidos (LDOS)

      • Cloudflare (NET)

    10. FDN – First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund

    • AUM: ~$6.9 billion

    • Strategy: Tracks companies generating >50% of revenue from internet-based services.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.51%

    • Liquidity: Moderate

    • Representative Holdings:

      • Meta Platforms (META)

      • Amazon (AMZN)

      • Netflix (NFLX)

      • Alphabet (GOOGL, GOOG)

      • Salesforce (CRM)

      • Booking Holdings (BKNG)

      • Cisco Systems (CSCO)

      • Arista Networks (ANET)

      • PayPal (PYPL)

      • Uber (UBER)


💾 Semiconductors

A high-growth technology subsector focusing on chipmakers and hardware innovation.

  • Certainly! Here’s an updated overview of the four semiconductor-focused ETFs, including their strategies, expense ratios, liquidity, and representative holdings:

    11. VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH)

    • Strategy: Tracks the MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index, focusing on the 25 most liquid U.S.-listed semiconductor companies, including both domestic and foreign firms.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.35%

    • AUM: Approximately $22.02 billion

    • Liquidity: Very high; with an average daily volume exceeding 6 million shares, SMH offers tight bid-ask spreads, making it suitable for both institutional and retail investors.

    • Top Holdings:

      • NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): 20.86%

      • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM): 11.14%

      • Broadcom Inc. (AVGO): 9.26%

      • ASML Holding N.V. (ASML): 4.78%

      • Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD): 4.55%

      • QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM): 4.52%

      • Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): 4.49%

      • Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI): 4.39%

      • Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN): 4.34%

      • KLA Corporation (KLAC): 4.32%(Stake, Morningstar, StockAnalysis, Schwab)

    12. iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX)

    • Strategy: Seeks to track the ICE Semiconductor Index, providing market-cap-weighted exposure to U.S.-listed semiconductor companies.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.35%

    • AUM: Approximately $12.02 billion

    • Liquidity: Very high; with an average daily volume around 5 million shares, SOXX is highly liquid and widely used by investors seeking semiconductor exposure.

    • Top Holdings:

      • Broadcom Inc. (AVGO): 9.26%

      • NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): 8.48%

      • Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN): 7.61%

      • Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD): 7.21%

      • QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM): 6.19%

      • KLA Corporation (KLAC): 4.42%

      • Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR): 4.34%

      • Lam Research Corporation (LRCX): 4.34%

      • Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): 4.13%

      • Micron Technology, Inc. (MU): 4.11%(Morningstar, StockAnalysis)

    13. SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD)

    • Strategy: Tracks the S&P Semiconductor Select Industry Index, offering equal-weighted exposure to U.S. semiconductor companies, thereby providing a balanced approach across large, mid, and small-cap stocks.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.35%

    • AUM: Approximately $1.17 billion

    • Liquidity: Moderate; with an average daily volume around 40,000 shares, XSD may have wider bid-ask spreads compared to larger ETFs, but still offers sufficient liquidity for most investors.

    • Top Holdings:

      • Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI): 4.11%

      • Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO): 3.39%

      • Impinj, Inc. (PI): 3.35%

      • SiTime Corporation (SITM): 3.25%

      • Ambarella, Inc. (AMBA): 3.22%

      • Broadcom Inc. (AVGO): 3.14%

      • Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR): 3.05%

      • First Solar, Inc. (FSLR): 3.05%

      • NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): 3.04%

      • Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB): 3.02%(Seeking Alpha, StockAnalysis)

    14. Invesco Dynamic Semiconductors ETF (PSI)

    • Strategy: Follows the Dynamic Semiconductor Intellidex Index, which selects U.S. semiconductor companies based on a variety of investment merit criteria, including price momentum, earnings momentum, quality, management action, and value.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.56%

    • AUM: Approximately $574.8 million

    • Liquidity: Lower; with an average daily volume around 34,000 shares, PSI may exhibit wider bid-ask spreads, making it more suitable for long-term investors.

    • Top Holdings:

      • Broadcom Inc. (AVGO): 6.13%

      • KLA Corporation (KLAC): 5.71%

      • NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): 5.65%

      • Lam Research Corporation (LRCX): 5.54%

      • Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): 5.23%

      • QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM): 4.93%

      • Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN): 4.86%

      • Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI): 4.86%

      • SiTime Corporation (SITM): 3.74%

      • Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO): 3.14%(Invesco)

    Summary:

    • SMH and SOXX are the largest and most liquid semiconductor ETFs, offering broad exposure to the industry with low expense ratios.

    • XSD provides a unique equal-weighted approach, giving balanced exposure across various market caps, though with slightly less liquidity.

    • PSI offers a factor-based strategy focusing on specific investment criteria, but comes with a higher expense ratio and lower liquidity.


🏦 U.S. Financials

Covers banks, insurance, and asset management firms, including both national and regional institutions.

  • 15. XLF – Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

    • Strategy: Tracks the Financial Select Sector Index, covering large-cap financial firms within the S&P 500.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.08%

    • AUM: ~$38.8 billion

    • Liquidity: Very high (avg. daily volume ~33M shares)

    • Representative Holdings:

      • Berkshire Hathaway

      • JPMorgan Chase

      • Bank of America

      • Wells Fargo

      • Goldman Sachs

    16. VFH – Vanguard Financials ETF

    • Strategy: Tracks the MSCI US Investable Market Financials 25/50 Index, offering broad exposure to U.S. financial stocks across all market caps.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.09%

    • AUM: ~$12.4 billion

    • Liquidity: High (avg. daily volume ~590K shares)

    • Representative Holdings:

      • JPMorgan Chase

      • Berkshire Hathaway

      • Bank of America

      • Charles Schwab

      • American Express

    17. KBWB – Invesco KBW Bank ETF

    • Strategy: Tracks the KBW Nasdaq Bank Index, emphasizing large U.S. money center and regional banks.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.35%

    • AUM: ~$3.23 billion

    • Liquidity: Moderate (avg. daily volume ~650K shares)

    • Representative Holdings:

      • JPMorgan Chase

      • Bank of America

      • Wells Fargo

      • Citigroup

      • U.S. Bancorp

    18. KRE – SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF

    • Strategy: Equal-weighted ETF tracking regional banks from the S&P Total Market Index.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.35%

    • AUM: ~$2.43 billion

    • Liquidity: High (avg. daily volume ~5.7M shares)

    • Representative Holdings:

      • Fifth Third Bancorp

      • Huntington Bancshares

      • Regions Financial

      • Zions Bancorp

      • Comerica

    19. KBE – SPDR S&P Bank ETF

    • Strategy: Equal-weighted ETF tracking both large and regional U.S. banks from the S&P Banks Select Industry Index.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.35%

    • AUM: ~$1.48 billion

    • Liquidity: Moderate (avg. daily volume ~561K shares)

    • Representative Holdings:

      • Citizens Financial Group

      • Fifth Third Bancorp

      • KeyCorp

      • M&T Bank

      • Truist Financial


🏥 Healthcare

Encompasses pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and healthcare services.

  • 20. Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT)

    • Strategy: Tracks the MSCI US Investable Market Health Care 25/50 Index, providing broad exposure to U.S. healthcare companies across various sub-industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical equipment, and healthcare providers.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.10%

    • Assets Under Management (AUM): Approximately $15 billion

    • Liquidity: High; with an average daily volume exceeding 260,000 shares, VHT offers tight bid-ask spreads, making it suitable for both institutional and retail investors.

    • Top Holdings:

      • Eli Lilly and Company (LLY): 12.36%

      • UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH): 6.45%

      • AbbVie Inc. (ABBV): 4.97%

      • Johnson & Johnson (JNJ): 4.49%

      • Abbott Laboratories (ABT): 3.86%

      • Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK): 3.67%

      • Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG): 3.13%

      • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO): 2.80%

      • Amgen Inc. (AMGN): 2.66%

      • Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX): 2.58%
        (kiplinger.com, Public, StockAnalysis, Yahoo Finance)

    21. iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ)

    • Strategy: Seeks to track the S&P Global 1200 Healthcare Sector Index, offering market-cap-weighted exposure to global healthcare companies, including those in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and healthcare services.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.46%

    • AUM: Approximately $3.95 billion

    • Liquidity: Moderate; with an average daily volume around 86,000 shares, IXJ provides sufficient liquidity for most investors, though bid-ask spreads may be wider compared to larger ETFs.

    • Top Holdings:

      • Eli Lilly and Company (LLY): 8.82%

      • UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH): 6.53%

      • Johnson & Johnson (JNJ): 5.42%

      • AbbVie Inc. (ABBV): 4.78%

      • Roche Holding AG (ROG): 3.14%

      • Abbott Laboratories (ABT): 3.12%

      • Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK): 3.09%

      • AstraZeneca PLC (AZN): 3.05%

      • Novartis AG (NOVN): 2.97%

      • Novo Nordisk A/S (NOVO.B): 2.90%
        (BlackRock, 経済的自立ブログ, BlackRock, ETF Database)


🛢️ Energy

Exposure to fossil fuel producers, oil services, and energy infrastructure.

  • 22. Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE)

    • Strategy: XLE seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Energy Select Sector Index. This index includes companies from the S&P 500 that are involved in the oil, gas, and consumable fuels, as well as energy equipment and services industries.(State Street Global Advisors)

    • Expense Ratio: 0.08%

    • Assets Under Management (AUM): Approximately $27.22 billion(TipRanks)

    • Liquidity: Very high; with an average daily volume exceeding 18 million shares, XLE offers tight bid-ask spreads, making it suitable for both institutional and retail investors.

    • Top Holdings (as of May 22, 2025):

      1. Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) – 23.16%

      2. Chevron Corporation (CVX) – 14.88%

      3. ConocoPhillips (COP) – 7.23%

      4. The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) – 4.93%

      5. EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) – 4.28%

      6. Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) – 4.00%

      7. ONEOK, Inc. (OKE) – 3.82%

      8. Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) – 3.80%

      9. Schlumberger Limited (SLB) – 3.58%

      10. Phillips 66 (PSX) – 3.54%(StockAnalysis)

    23. Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF (RSPG)

    • Strategy: RSPG aims to track the investment results of the S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy Index. Unlike traditional market-cap-weighted indices, this index assigns equal weight to each constituent, providing balanced exposure across the energy sector, including companies involved in exploration and production, refining and marketing, and energy equipment and services.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.40%(Barron's)

    • Assets Under Management (AUM): Approximately $441.8 million(ETF Database)

    • Liquidity: Moderate; with an average daily volume around 80,000 shares, RSPG offers sufficient liquidity for most investors, though bid-ask spreads may be wider compared to larger ETFs.

    • Top Holdings (as of December 27, 2024):

      1. Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) – 4.86%

      2. Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) – 4.82%

      3. APA Corporation (APA) – 4.75%

      4. The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) – 4.69%

      5. EQT Corporation (EQT) – 4.69%

      6. Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA) – 4.68%

      7. ONEOK, Inc. (OKE) – 4.66%

      8. Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG) – 4.65%

      9. Baker Hughes Company (BKR) – 4.63%

      10. Targa Resources Corp. (TRGP) – 4.59%(StockAnalysis, Invesco)

    Comparison Summary:

    • XLE offers concentrated exposure to the largest U.S. energy companies, with significant weightings in Exxon Mobil and Chevron. Its low expense ratio and high liquidity make it a popular choice for investors seeking targeted exposure to major energy firms.

    • RSPG, on the other hand, provides a more balanced approach by equally weighting its holdings, thus giving smaller companies a proportionally larger representation. This strategy can lead to different performance characteristics compared to market-cap-weighted funds like XLE.


🧱 Real Estate (REITs)

Focused on publicly traded real estate investment trusts that own or manage income-generating properties.

  • 24. Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (SCHH)

    • Strategy: Tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index, providing exposure to U.S. real estate investment trusts (REITs), excluding mortgage and hybrid REITs.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.07%

    • Assets Under Management (AUM): Approximately $7.88 billion

    • Liquidity: High; with an average daily volume exceeding 6 million shares, SCHH offers tight bid-ask spreads, making it suitable for both institutional and retail investors.

    • Top Holdings (as of May 23, 2025):

      • American Tower Corporation (AMT): 7.58%

      • Prologis, Inc. (PLD): 7.51%

      • Welltower Inc. (WELL): 6.90%

      • Equinix, Inc. (EQIX): 4.55%

      • Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR): 4.21%

      • Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG): 3.84%

      • Realty Income Corporation (O): 3.77%

      • Public Storage (PSA): 3.72%

      • Crown Castle Inc. (CCI): 3.44%

      • VICI Properties Inc. (VICI): 2.60%(TipRanks)

    25. Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE)

    • Strategy: Seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the performance of the Real Estate Select Sector Index, which includes real estate management and development companies and REITs from the S&P 500, excluding mortgage REITs.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.10%

    • AUM: Approximately $5.2 billion

    • Liquidity: High; with an average daily volume around 3.7 million shares, XLRE offers tight bid-ask spreads, suitable for various investors.

    • Top Holdings (as of May 22, 2025):

      • American Tower Corporation (AMT): 9.40%

      • Prologis, Inc. (PLD): 9.32%

      • Welltower Inc. (WELL): 8.56%

      • Equinix, Inc. (EQIX): 8.07%

      • Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR): 5.09%

      • Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG): 4.64%

      • Realty Income Corporation (O): 4.62%

      • Public Storage (PSA): 4.46%

      • Crown Castle Inc. (CCI): 4.16%

      • CBRE Group, Inc. (CBRE): 3.41%(Seeking Alpha, State Street Global Advisors)

    26. Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ)

    • Strategy: Tracks the MSCI US Investable Market Real Estate 25/50 Index, offering broad exposure to U.S. real estate stocks, including REITs and other real estate-related investments.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.12%

    • AUM: Approximately $33.67 billion

    • Liquidity: Very high; with an average daily volume exceeding 2 million shares, VNQ is highly liquid and widely used by investors seeking comprehensive real estate exposure.

    • Top Holdings (as of May 21, 2025):

      • American Tower Corporation (AMT): 5.89%

      • Welltower Inc. (WELL): 5.41%

      • Equinix, Inc. (EQIX): 4.43%

      • Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG): 3.14%

      • Prologis, Inc. (PLD): 2.92%

      • Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR): 2.81%

      • Realty Income Corporation (O): 2.70%

      • Public Storage (PSA): 2.65%

      • Crown Castle Inc. (CCI): 2.54%

      • VICI Properties Inc. (VICI): 2.45%(MarketWatch)

    27. SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (RWR)

    • Strategy: Follows the Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index, providing exposure to U.S. REITs that own and operate commercial and residential properties, excluding mortgage REITs.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.25%

    • AUM: Approximately $1.95 billion

    • Liquidity: Moderate; with an average daily volume around 173,000 shares, RWR offers sufficient liquidity for most investors, though bid-ask spreads may be wider compared to larger ETFs.

    • Top Holdings (as of May 22, 2025):

      • Prologis, Inc. (PLD): 9.35%

      • Welltower Inc. (WELL): 8.86%

      • Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR): 5.13%

      • Equinix, Inc. (EQIX): 4.69%

      • Realty Income Corporation (O): 4.54%

      • Public Storage (PSA): 4.52%

      • Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG): 4.41%

      • Extra Space Storage Inc. (EXR): 3.28%

      • AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB): 3.03%

      • Ventas, Inc. (VTR): 2.97%(StockAnalysis)

    Comparison Summary:

    • SCHH offers a low-cost option focusing exclusively on U.S. equity REITs, excluding mortgage REITs, with a broad diversification across property types.

    • XLRE provides targeted exposure to real estate companies within the S&P 500, emphasizing larger-cap REITs and real estate management firms.

    • VNQ delivers the most comprehensive exposure among these ETFs, including a mix of REITs and other real estate-related investments, making it suitable for investors seeking broad market coverage.

    • RWR focuses on traditional REITs, excluding mortgage REITs, and provides exposure to companies owning and operating income-generating real estate.

    Each ETF has its unique characteristics, and the choice among them should align with your investment objectives, risk tolerance, and preferences for expense ratios and diversification.


✈️ Defense & Aerospace

Focused on military and aviation contractors.

  • 28. iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA)

    • Strategy: ITA aims to track the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Select Aerospace & Defense Index, providing exposure to U.S. companies involved in the aerospace and defense sectors. This includes manufacturers, assemblers, and distributors of aircraft and defense equipment. (Smartkarma)

    • Expense Ratio: 0.40%

    • Assets Under Management (AUM): Approximately $7.13 billion as of May 22, 2025. (BlackRock)

    • Liquidity: High. The ETF has a 30-day average daily volume of around 403,265 shares, ensuring tight bid-ask spreads and ease of trading for investors. (BlackRock)

    • Top Holdings (as of May 22, 2025):

      1. General Electric Company (GE) – 20.47%

      2. RTX Corporation (RTX) – 14.80%

      3. The Boeing Company (BA) – 10.11%

      4. Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON) – 5.11%

      5. Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) – 5.01%

      6. L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX) – 4.50%

      7. General Dynamics Corporation (GD) – 4.19%

      8. TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG) – 4.17%

      9. Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) – 4.01%

      10. Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) – 3.92% (StockAnalysis)

    • Distribution Frequency: Quarterly (Investopedia)

    • Number of Holdings: 36

    • 30-Day SEC Yield: 0.56% (as of April 30, 2025) (BlackRock)

    • Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio: 34.98 (as of May 22, 2025) (BlackRock)

    • Beta (3-year): 0.82, indicating lower volatility compared to the broader market. (BlackRock)

    Summary:

    The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) offers investors targeted exposure to the U.S. aerospace and defense sectors, encompassing major players like General Electric, RTX Corporation, and Boeing. With a moderate expense ratio and high liquidity, ITA is suitable for investors seeking to capitalize on the growth and stability of the defense industry.

💸 Multi-Sector / Defensive / Income Strategies

These ETFs span multiple sectors or apply a rules-based strategy for income and downside protection.

  • 29. JEPI – JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

    • Strategy: JEPI aims to provide current income while maintaining prospects for capital appreciation. It does so by investing in large-cap U.S. equities and utilizing an options overlay strategy, specifically selling call options on the S&P 500 Index, to generate additional income. This approach seeks to reduce volatility and enhance yield. (J.P. Morgan)

    • Expense Ratio: 0.35%

    • Assets Under Management (AUM): Approximately $38.94 billion as of May 22, 2025. (Yahoo Finance)

    • Liquidity: High. With an average daily trading volume exceeding 4.9 million shares, JEPI offers tight bid-ask spreads, making it suitable for both institutional and retail investors.

    • Top Holdings (as of April 30, 2025): The fund holds a diversified portfolio of U.S. large-cap stocks. (etf.com)

    • Distribution Frequency: Monthly (vaneck.com.au)

    🥈 30. DFND – Siren DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF

    • Strategy: DFND seeks long-term capital appreciation by tracking the Siren DIVCON Dividend Defender Index. This index employs a quantitative model to identify companies likely to increase dividends (long positions) and those likely to cut dividends (short positions), resulting in a long/short equity portfolio. The fund allocates approximately 75% to long positions in high-quality dividend growers and 25% to short positions in companies with weak dividend health. (Siren ETFs)

    • Expense Ratio: 1.50% (StockNews)

    • Assets Under Management (AUM): Approximately $9.9 million as of May 22, 2025. (ETF Database)

    • Liquidity: Low. With an average daily trading volume around 1,500 shares, DFND may have wider bid-ask spreads, making it more suitable for long-term investors.

    • Top Holdings (as of May 20, 2025): The fund's top holdings include cash equivalents and a mix of U.S. large-cap stocks. (J.P. Morgan)

    • Distribution Frequency: Quarterly

    Comparison Summary:

    • JEPI offers a strategy focused on generating income through a combination of dividend-paying stocks and an options overlay, providing monthly distributions and lower volatility, making it appealing for income-focused investors.

    • DFND employs a long/short strategy based on dividend health indicators, aiming for capital appreciation with a defensive tilt. However, its higher expense ratio and lower liquidity may be considerations for potential investors.


🌍 International Developed Markets ETFs

These ETFs target developed markets outside the U.S., primarily in Europe, Canada, and Australia.

  • 31. 🇪🇺 SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF (FEZ)

    • Strategy: Tracks the EURO STOXX 50 Index, representing 50 of the largest and most liquid blue-chip companies in the Eurozone.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.29%

    • AUM: Approximately $4.47 billion

    • Liquidity: High; average daily volume around 1.8 million shares

    • Top Holdings:

    🇬🇧 32. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU)

    • Strategy: Seeks to track the MSCI United Kingdom Index, providing exposure to large and mid-sized U.K. companies.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.50%

    • AUM: Approximately $2.5 billion

    • Liquidity: High; average daily volume around 786,000 shares

    • Top Holdings:

    🇦🇺 33. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)

    • Strategy: Tracks the MSCI Australia Index, offering exposure to large and mid-sized Australian companies.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.50%

    • AUM: Approximately $1.5 billion

    • Liquidity: High; average daily volume around 1.2 million shares

    • Top Holdings:

    🇪🇺 34. iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF (EZU)

    • Strategy: Seeks to track the MSCI EMU Index, comprising large and mid-cap companies across the Eurozone.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.51%

    • AUM: Approximately $8.5 billion

    • Liquidity: High; average daily volume around 2.7 million shares

    • Top Holdings:

    🇪🇺 35. Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK)

    • Strategy: Tracks the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index, providing broad exposure to European developed markets.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.06%

    • AUM: Approximately $20 billion

    • Liquidity: High; average daily volume around 3.9 million shares

    • Top Holdings:

    🌐 36. iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA)

    • Strategy: Seeks to track the MSCI EAFE IMI Index, covering large, mid, and small-cap companies in developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.07%

    • AUM: Approximately $104.8 billion

    • Liquidity: Very High; average daily volume around 10.7 million shares

    • Top Holdings:

    🌐 37. Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF)

    • Strategy: Tracks the FTSE Developed ex US Index, offering exposure to large and mid-cap companies in developed markets outside the U.S.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.06%

    • AUM: Approximately $26 billion

    • Liquidity: High; average daily volume around 8.3 million shares

    • Top Holdings:

    38. 🇪🇺 iShares MSCI Eurozone Dividend ETF (EUAD)

    • Strategy: Tracks the MSCI EMU High Dividend Yield Index, focusing on Eurozone companies with higher-than-average dividend yields.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.50%

    • AUM: Approximately $548 million

    • Liquidity: Moderate; average daily volume around 438,000 shares

    • Top Holdings:

    39. 🇨🇦 iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)

    • Strategy: Seeks to track the MSCI Canada Index, providing exposure to large and mid-sized Canadian companies.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.50%

    • AUM: Approximately $3.5 billion

    • Liquidity: High; average daily volume around 1.7 million shares

    • Top Holdings:


🌏 China 

  • 40. 🇨🇳 iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI)

    • Strategy: Tracks the FTSE China 50 Index, providing exposure to 50 of the largest Chinese companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.74%

    • AUM: Approximately $5.1 billion

    • Liquidity: Very high; average daily volume around 27 million shares

    • Top Holdings:

    41. 🇨🇳 iShares MSCI China Multisector Tech ETF (TCHI)

    • Strategy: Tracks the MSCI China Technology Sub-Industries Select Capped Index, focusing on Chinese equities in technology and related sectors.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.59%

    • AUM: Approximately $6.7 million

    • Liquidity: Low; average daily volume around 7,800 shares

    • Top Holdings:

    42. 🇨🇳 iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI)

    • Strategy: Seeks to track the MSCI China Index, offering broad exposure to large and mid-sized Chinese companies accessible to international investors.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.59%

    • AUM: Approximately $6.5 billion

    • Liquidity: High; average daily volume around 1.7 million shares

    • Top Holdings:

    43. 🇨🇳 SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC)

    • Strategy: Tracks the S&P China BMI Index, providing exposure to a broad range of Chinese companies available to foreign investors.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.59%

    • AUM: Approximately $432 million

    • Liquidity: Moderate; average daily volume around 5,400 shares

    • Top Holdings:

    44. 🇨🇳 Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF (ASHR)

    • Strategy: Tracks the CSI 300 Index, offering direct exposure to 300 of the largest and most liquid stocks in the Chinese A-share market.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.65%

    • AUM: Approximately $1.94 billion

    • Liquidity: High; average daily volume around 4.5 million shares

    • Top Holdings:


Emerging & Frontier Markets ETFs

These ETFs focus on developing economies with high growth potential but also elevated risk.

  • 45. 🌍 Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO)

    • Strategy: Tracks the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index, providing broad exposure to large-, mid-, and small-cap companies in emerging markets, including China A-shares.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.08%

    • AUM: Approximately $75.3 billion

    • Liquidity: Very high; average daily volume around 7.4 million shares

    • Top Holdings:

      • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

      • Tencent Holdings Ltd.

      • Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.

      • Reliance Industries Ltd.

      • Meituan(Vanguard)

    🌏 46.  iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (EMXC)

    • Strategy: Seeks to track the MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index, offering exposure to large- and mid-cap companies in emerging markets, excluding China.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.25%

    • AUM: Approximately $5.4 billion

    • Liquidity: High; average daily volume around 4.3 million shares

    • Top Holdings:

    🇯🇵 47. JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF (BBJP)

    • Strategy: Tracks the Morningstar Japan Target Market Exposure Index, providing exposure to large- and mid-cap Japanese companies.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.19%

    • AUM: Approximately $10.2 billion

    • Liquidity: High; average daily volume around 600,000 shares

    • Top Holdings:

    🌎 48. iShares Latin America 40 ETF (ILF)

    • Strategy: Seeks to track the S&P Latin America 40 Index, representing 40 of the largest companies in Latin America.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.48%

    • AUM: Approximately $1.5 billion

    • Liquidity: High; average daily volume around 2.2 million shares

    • Top Holdings:

      • Vale S.A.

      • Itau Unibanco Holding S.A.

      • Petrobras

      • Grupo Financiero Banorte

      • América Móvil S.A.B. de C.V.(ETF Channel)

    🌐 49. Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF (FLLA)

    • Strategy: Tracks the FTSE Latin America RIC Capped Index, offering exposure to large- and mid-cap companies in Latin America.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.19%

    • AUM: Approximately $50 million

    • Liquidity: Moderate; average daily volume around 18,000 shares

    • Top Holdings:

    🌍 50. iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX)

    • Strategy: Seeks to track the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index, providing exposure to large- and mid-cap companies in developed and emerging markets, excluding the U.S.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.32%

    • AUM: Approximately $5.6 billion

    • Liquidity: High; average daily volume around 1.1 million shares

    • Top Holdings:

      • Nestlé S.A.

      • Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

      • ASML Holding N.V.

      • Roche Holding AG

      • Toyota Motor Corp.(なおらぼ)

    🌏 51. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF (EEMS)

    • Strategy: Seeks to track the MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index, offering exposure to small-cap companies in emerging markets.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.73%

    • AUM: Approximately $500 million

    • Liquidity: Moderate; average daily volume around 7,300 shares

    • Top Holdings:

      • Godrej Properties Ltd.

      • China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd.

      • Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico S.A.B. de C.V.

      • Banco de Bogotá S.A.

      • FirstRand Ltd.

    🇮🇳 52. iShares MSCI India ETF (INDA)

    • Strategy: Seeks to track the MSCI India Index, providing exposure to large- and mid-cap Indian companies.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.62%

    • AUM: Approximately $6.3 billion

    • Liquidity: High; average daily volume around 7.1 million shares

    • Top Holdings:

      • Reliance Industries Ltd.

      • Infosys Ltd.

      • Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd.

      • ICICI Bank Ltd.

      • Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.(Investopedia)


🌐 Global / All-Country / Ex-U.S. ETFs

These ETFs are globally diversified and often used to complement U.S. holdings.

  • 53. 🌍 Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS)

    • Strategy: Tracks the FTSE Global All Cap ex U.S. Index, providing broad exposure to large-, mid-, and small-cap companies in developed and emerging markets outside the U.S.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.05%

    • AUM: Approximately $88.1 billion

    • Liquidity: Very high; average daily volume around 8.1 million shares

    • Top Holdings:

      • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

      • Tencent Holdings Ltd.

      • Nestlé S.A.

      • ASML Holding N.V.

      • Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
        (Investopedia, ETF Database)

    🌐 54. Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-U.S. ETF (VEU)

    • Strategy: Seeks to track the FTSE All-World ex U.S. Index, offering exposure to large- and mid-cap companies in developed and emerging markets outside the U.S.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.07%

    • AUM: Approximately $65.6 billion

    • Liquidity: High; average daily volume around 1.7 million shares

    • Top Holdings:

      • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

      • Tencent Holdings Ltd.

      • Nestlé S.A.

      • ASML Holding N.V.

      • Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
        (StockAnalysis)

    🌎 55. iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS)

    • Strategy: Tracks the MSCI ACWI ex USA Investable Market Index, providing exposure to large-, mid-, and small-cap non-U.S. equities in developed and emerging markets.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.07%

    • AUM: Approximately $39.9 billion

    • Liquidity: High; average daily volume around 1.4 million shares

    • Top Holdings:

      • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

      • Tencent Holdings Ltd.

      • Nestlé S.A.

      • ASML Holding N.V.

      • Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
        (Zacks, BlackRock, Vanguard)

    🏦 56. Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF (AVDV)

    • Strategy: Focuses on small-cap value stocks in developed markets outside the U.S., aiming to provide long-term capital appreciation.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.36%

    • AUM: Approximately $7.8 billion

    • Liquidity: Moderate; average daily volume around 584,000 shares

    • Top Holdings:


💰 Fixed Income (Bond) ETFs

These ETFs focus on government, corporate, and emerging market bonds.

  • 57. 🇺🇸 iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG)

    • Strategy: Tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, providing broad exposure to the total U.S. investment-grade bond market, including Treasuries, agencies, mortgage-backed securities (MBS), and investment-grade corporates.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.03%(실시간 주식 코인 경제 정보 - 주식나라)

    • AUM: Approximately $122.5 billion (Morningstar)

    • Liquidity: Very high; average daily volume around 5.2 million shares

    • Top Holdings:

      • U.S. Treasury Bonds

      • Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) MBS

      • Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) MBS

      • U.S. Treasury Notes

      • Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) MBS(ETF & Mutual Fund Manager | VanEck)

    🌍 58. VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF (EMLC)

    • Strategy: Seeks to replicate the J.P. Morgan GBI-EM Global Core Index, which comprises bonds issued by emerging market governments and denominated in the local currency of the issuer. (ETF & Mutual Fund Manager | VanEck)

    • Expense Ratio: 0.30%(zacks.com)

    • AUM: Approximately $2.74 billion (FT Markets)

    • Liquidity: High; average daily volume around 2.9 million shares

    • Top Holdings:

      • Brazilian Government Bonds

      • Mexican Government Bonds

      • Indonesian Government Bonds

      • South African Government Bonds

      • Polish Government Bonds(YCharts)

    🌐 59. SPDR Bloomberg International Corporate Bond ETF (IBND)

    • Strategy: Tracks the Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex-USD > $1B: Corporate Bond Index, providing exposure to investment-grade corporate bonds issued outside the United States, denominated in various currencies. (State Street Global Advisors)

    • Expense Ratio: 0.50%(State Street Global Advisors)

    • AUM: Approximately $274.88 million (StockAnalysis)

    • Liquidity: Moderate; average daily volume around 588,000 shares

    • Top Holdings:

      • HSBC Holdings PLC Bonds

      • Toyota Motor Corp. Bonds

      • Volkswagen International Finance Bonds

      • Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Bonds

      • BP Capital Markets PLC Bonds

    🌎 60. iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF (IAGG)

    • Strategy: Tracks the Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex USD 10% Issuer Capped (Hedged) Index, offering exposure to global investment-grade bonds outside the U.S., with currency hedging to mitigate fluctuations between the value of the component currencies and the U.S. dollar. (Dividend)

    • Expense Ratio: 0.07%(BlackRock)

    • AUM: Approximately $6.76 billion (Pensions & Investments)

    • Liquidity: High; average daily volume around 2.9 million shares

    • Top Holdings:

🪙 Gold 

  • 61. abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL)

    • Strategy: Physically backed gold ETF holding gold bars stored in Swiss vaults.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.17%

    • AUM: Approximately $5.07 billion

    • Liquidity: High; average daily volume around 4.9 million shares

    • Top Holdings: Physical gold bullion(GraniteShares, Public, BlackRock)

    62. iShares Gold Trust (IAU)

    • Strategy: Seeks to reflect the performance of the price of gold bullion.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.25%

    • AUM: Approximately $31.9 billion

    • Liquidity: Very high; average daily volume around 7.5 million shares

    • Top Holdings: Physical gold bullion(SPDR Gold Shares (GLD))

    63. GraniteShares Gold Trust (BAR)

    • Strategy: Physically backed gold ETF with gold stored in London vaults.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.17%

    • AUM: Approximately $1.1 billion

    • Liquidity: Moderate; average daily volume around 555,000 shares

    • Top Holdings: Physical gold bullion(GraniteShares, Seeking Alpha)

    64. SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (GLDM)

    • Strategy: Offers exposure to gold bullion at a lower share price.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.10%

    • AUM: Approximately $14.4 billion

    • Liquidity: High; average daily volume around 4.5 million shares

    • Top Holdings: Physical gold bullion(BlackRock, ETF Database)

    65. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD)

    • Strategy: One of the largest and most liquid gold ETFs, tracking the price of gold bullion.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.40%

    • AUM: Approximately $97.6 billion

    • Liquidity: Very high; average daily volume around 13.3 million shares

    • Top Holdings: Physical gold bullion(SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), State Street Global Advisors, BlackRock)

    ⛏️ Gold Mining ETF

    66. VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)

    • Strategy: Tracks the performance of companies involved in the gold mining industry.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.51%

    • AUM: Approximately $14.1 billion

    • Liquidity: Very high; average daily volume around 24.1 million shares

    • Top Holdings:

    🛢️ Commodity ETFs

    67. Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy ETF (PDBC)

    • Strategy: Actively managed ETF investing in commodity-linked futures and other financial instruments.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.59%

    • AUM: Approximately $5.4 billion

    • Liquidity: High; average daily volume around 2.6 million shares

    • Top Holdings: Diverse commodity futures across energy, metals, and agriculture(Invesco)

    68. iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG)

    • Strategy: Tracks a diversified group of commodity futures contracts.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.75%

    • AUM: Approximately $1.5 billion

    • Liquidity: Moderate; average daily volume around 130,000 shares

    • Top Holdings: Futures contracts on energy, metals, and agricultural commodities(USCF Investments, BlackRock)

    69. Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund (DBC)

    • Strategy: Tracks the DBIQ Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Index Excess Return.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.87%

    • AUM: Approximately $1.7 billion

    • Liquidity: Moderate; average daily volume around 444,000 shares

    • Top Holdings: Futures contracts on crude oil, natural gas, gold, and other commodities(Invesco, BlackRock)

    70. iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll Strategy ETF (COMT)

    • Strategy: Seeks to track a broad range of commodity exposures with enhanced roll selection.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.48%

    • AUM: Approximately $500 million

    • Liquidity: Low; average daily volume around 58,000 shares

    • Top Holdings: Futures contracts on various commodities including energy, metals, and agriculture(BlackRock)

    71. United States Commodity Index Fund (USCI)

    • Strategy: Provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of commodity futures contracts.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.95%

    • AUM: Approximately $300 million

    • Liquidity: Low; average daily volume around 6,600 shares

    • Top Holdings: Futures contracts on a rotating selection of commodities(USCF Investments)

    ⚡ Energy ETFs

    72. iShares Global Energy ETF (IXC)

    • Strategy: Tracks the investment results of an index composed of global equities in the energy sector.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.41%

    • AUM: Approximately $2.5 billion

    • Liquidity: Moderate; average daily volume around 288,000 shares

    • Top Holdings:

      • Exxon Mobil Corporation

      • Chevron Corporation

      • Shell plc

      • TotalEnergies SE

      • BP plc(BlackRock)

    73. iShares MSCI Global Energy Producers ETF (FILL)

    • Strategy: Seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of global equities of companies primarily engaged in the business of energy exploration and production.

    • Expense Ratio: 0.39%

    • AUM: Approximately $200 million

    • Liquidity: Low; average daily volume around 4,900 shares

    • Top Holdings:

      • Exxon Mobil Corporation

      • Chevron Corporation

      • Shell plc

      • TotalEnergies SE

      • BP plc(BlackRock)


🏘️ Real Estate ETFs

These provide exposure to real estate investment trusts (REITs) and property markets.

  • 74. 🏢 iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (IYR)

    75. 🏘️ SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (RWR)

    Comparison Summary:

    • IYR offers broader exposure to the U.S. real estate sector, including both REITs and real estate management and development companies. It has a higher expense ratio but also higher liquidity.

    • RWR focuses exclusively on U.S. REITs, providing a more concentrated exposure with a lower expense ratio and a slightly higher dividend yield.

    Your choice between the two would depend on whether you prefer broader real estate exposure (IYR) or a focused REIT investment (RWR).

🔬 Thematic / Specialty ETFs

Focused on innovation, niche sectors, or alternative investment strategies.

  • 78. 🚀 ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK)

    • Strategy: ARKK is an actively managed ETF that seeks long-term growth by investing in companies poised to benefit from disruptive innovation. This includes sectors like artificial intelligence, robotics, DNA sequencing, energy storage, and blockchain technology.(Wikipedia)

    • Expense Ratio: 0.75%

    • Assets Under Management (AUM): Approximately $7.12 billion

    • Liquidity: Very high; average daily volume around 7.6 million shares(Financial Times)

    • Top Holdings:

      • Tesla Inc.

      • Roku Inc.

      • CRISPR Therapeutics AG

      • Block Inc.

      • Zoom Video Communications Inc.(BILD, etf.com, BlackRock)

    • Dividend Yield: Approximately 0.00%

    • Inception Date: October 31, 2014

    • Exchange: NYSE Arca(Wikipedia)

    Comparison Summary:

    • BOTZ offers targeted exposure to the rapidly growing fields of robotics and artificial intelligence, making it suitable for investors seeking growth in these innovative sectors.

    • PSP provides access to global private equity firms, offering a way to invest in private equity through publicly traded companies, which can be appealing for income-focused investors due to its higher dividend yield.

    • ARKK focuses on a broad range of disruptive technologies, actively managed to capitalize on emerging trends across various sectors, suitable for investors looking for high-growth opportunities in innovative industries.

    Your choice among these ETFs would depend on your investment goals: targeted robotics and AI exposure (BOTZ), income and private equity exposure (PSP), or broad disruptive innovation exposure (ARKK).(ETF Stream)

💱 Currency ETFs

These ETFs track the performance of foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar.

  • 79. FXE – Invesco CurrencyShares Euro ETF

  • 80. FXB – Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling ETF

  • 81. FXY – Invesco CurrencyShares Japanese Yen ETF

  • 82. FXF – Invesco CurrencyShares Swiss Franc 


Conclusion

King Trump is bringing a great deal of uncertainty and volatility to financial markets and the whole global economy. We have only endured five months of his regime and it has been chaotic. Unless biology reliefs the King (e.g. heart attack, stroke, cancer, Parkinson's, MS, full dementia, etc.), we are locked in under the King at least until 2028 when he will be 82 years old. We created a list of 82 ETFs in which to put the same amount of money to see if we can not only survive but also thrive under the King's economic and geopolitical plan. The ETF list is above. Below is the approximate breakdown of diversified exposure if investing an equal amount of money (e.g. $100, $1,000, etc) on each ETF.

  • 🇺🇸 U.S. Stocks: 40%🌍 Non-U.S. Developed Markets: 21%
  • 🌐 Emerging Markets (excluding China/India): 8%
  • 🥇 Gold: 7%
  • 🛢️ All Commodities: 6%
  • 🌎 Global: 6%
  • 🇨🇳 China: 6%
  • 💱 Currencies: 5%
  • 🇮🇳 India: 1%
Now you know it. Let us know what you think. If we make any changes to our list, we'll let you know.

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