Core Insights - Advisors have shown a strong preference for ETFs this year, with 168 ETFs experiencing over 90% growth in advisor adoption, highlighting their tax efficiency and the need for issuers to maintain advisor interest [2][6]. ETF Performance - The top-performing ETFs this year include those tracking artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, particularly Ethereum, as well as fixed-income and high-income opportunities, reflecting investor engagement in these sectors [4]. - The iShares AI Innovation and Tech Active ETF (BAI) increased by 23%, while the Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) saw a significant rise of 75%. Conversely, the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) experienced a decline of 15% [7]. Market Dynamics - Despite the overall comfort with ETFs among advisors, there remains a significant number of ETFs (325) that did not see increased adoption, representing about 8% of the 4,000 ETFs tracked by AdvizorPro, indicating the necessity for targeted marketing strategies [6]. - The mixed performance among the top five strategies suggests that while some ETFs are thriving, others are struggling to gain traction in the market [5].
Advisors’ Favorite ETFs of 2025
Yahoo Finance·2025-12-31 05:02