How to Choose an ETF
Focus on: low expense ratio (under 0.20%), high assets under management (AUM), low tracking error, and alignment with your investment goals. For most beginners, VOO or VTI is all you need.
Best ETFs to Buy in 2026
Our top ETF picks across every category, based on cost, performance, diversification, and suitability for retail investors.
#1
VOOVanguard S&P 500Broad MarketER: 0.03%
The gold standard for S&P 500 exposure. Warren Buffett recommended.
#2
VTIVanguard Total Stock MarketBroad MarketER: 0.03%
Every US stock in one fund. 4,000+ holdings.
#3
SCHDSchwab US Dividend EquityDividendER: 0.06%
High-quality dividend stocks with strong growth. Consistently top performer.
#4
QQQInvesco NASDAQ 100GrowthER: 0.20%
Tech-heavy growth exposure. Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta.
#5
VXUSVanguard Total InternationalInternationalER: 0.07%
Broad international diversification. 8,000+ stocks outside the US.
#6
BNDVanguard Total Bond MarketBondsER: 0.03%
Core bond holding. US investment-grade government and corporate bonds.
#7
VNQVanguard Real EstateREITsER: 0.12%
Real estate exposure without owning property. Good dividend yield.
#8
VTVanguard Total World StockAll-in-OneER: 0.07%
The entire global stock market in one ETF. 9,000+ stocks worldwide.
#9
JEPIJPMorgan Equity Premium IncomeIncomeER: 0.35%
High monthly income via covered call strategy. 7-9% yield.
#10
VIGVanguard Dividend AppreciationDividend GrowthER: 0.06%
Companies with 10+ years of consecutive dividend increases.
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