Top-Performing ETFs outshone First Quarter: Surpassing Nasdaq's Performance
It's no secret that the tech-heavy Nasdaq has been on fire this year, soaring an impressive 9.5%. But hold on to your hats, because 14 dynamite diversified US ETFs have managed to rise even higher! According to Investor's Business Daily's analysis utilizing data from Morningstar Direct and MarketSmith, these guys are the real deal.
Top-Performing US ETFs in 2023 (So Far)
Sure, the 100 stocks in the prestigious Nasdaq 100 have already raked in significant gains (sitting at 8.32% at the time of evaluation, but now at a whopping 9.5%). But c'mon, these actively managed ETFs are stealing the show! Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi, puts it this way: "Risky stock investments are back in the limelight as investors are betting that if inflation slows down and the Fed backs off the rate hike pedal, they'll be handsomely rewarded."
You may not be able to get your hands on Cathie Wood's ARK ETF, but don't worry—it's been kicking butt this year with a nearly 20% gain!
Following closely behind with more than 13%, is the Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility UCITS ETF, which is available in Germany, as well as the Roma'n'Roll Renaissance IPO Fund, though not so accessible for German investors. Meanwhile, the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat—focused on companies with a moat—has outperformed the Nasdaq and is also tradable in Germany.
US Products? Take a Chill Pill!
What about those elusive US products that we can't quite get our hands on? Fear not! With an ETF on the Nasdaq, like the Amundi Nasdaq 100 UCITS ETF EUR (C), or even with an ETF (iShares TecDAX UCITS ETF (DE)) on the German TecDax, you're already looking at a 10% return in 2023!
By the way: Warren Buffett doesn't mess around either—he's digging deep into these stocks with hefty dividends, massive stock buybacks, and ever-rising prices.
A Little Insight into the Long Game (2025)
Dive a bit further into the future, and your eyes might pop out at the 2025 top performers:
- LeaderShares AlphaFactor US Core Equity ETF: +6.06% in January 2025[2].
- American Century US Quality Growth ETF: +6.03% in January 2025[2]
- High-dividend ETFs like Nuveen ESG Dividend ETF (NUDV: 5.88% yield) and Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF (DIV: 5.41% yield) lead the charge in income generation[3].
So, though certain 2023 figures may be missing from the search results, you can bet your bottom dollar that actively managed ETFs have been performing admirably, especially in growth-focused environments. For specific 2023 returns, it's wise to consult year-end reports from the issuers themselves. Happy investing, folks!
- Despite the impressive 9.5% increase of the Nasdaq, 14 dynamically managed ETFs have managed to surpass it.
- Cathie Wood's ARK ETF, with a nearly 20% gain, is one of these top-performing US ETFs.
- The Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility UCITS ETF, available in Germany, has performed exceptionally well with over 13% return.
- By 2023, the Amundi Nasdaq 100 UCITS ETF EUR and the iShares TecDAX UCITS ETF (DE) have already returned 10%.
