Equity ETF rankings for first quarter 2017
Ranked by quarterly returns Name/ticker 3-month return 1-year return Net assets ($M) Expense ratio* 3-month average daily volume…
Ranked by quarterly returns
| Name/ticker | 3-month return | 1-year return | Net assets ($M) | Expense ratio* | 3-month average daily volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rex VolMAXX Short Vix Weekly Futures Strat ETF (VMIN) | 58.46% | N/A | $10.8 | 1.45% | 10,317 |
| 2 | Columbia India Small Cap ETF (SCIN) | 28.77% | 35.62% | $25.6 | 0.86% | 2,738 |
| 3 | VanEck Vectors India Small-Cap Index ETF (SCIF) | 27.44% | 39.72% | $231.4 | 0.78% | 13,849 |
| 4 | iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF (SMIN) | 26.73% | 39.23% | $106.3 | 0.80% | 25,667 |
| 5 | ETFis BioShares Biotechnology Clinical Trials Fund (BBC) | 25.72% | 21.85% | $24.3 | 0.85% | 13,889 |
| 6 | VanEck Vectors Brazil Small-Cap ETF (BRF) | 23.71% | 67.64% | $100.6 | 0.60% | 52,094 |
| 7 | Global X MSCI Argentina ETF (ARGT) | 21.93% | 47.13% | $134.6 | 0.74% | 9,097 |
| 8 | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) | 21.41% | 19.55% | $291.5 | 0.72% | 114,427 |
| 9 | ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF (ARKG) | 21.34% | 17.72% | $10.4 | 0.75% | 3,873 |
| 10 | Columbia India Infrastructure ETF (INXX) | 21.31% | 30.61% | $41.5 | 0.88% | 4,326 |
| 11 | EMQQ The Emerging Markets Internet & Ecommerce ETF (EMQQ) | 20.71% | 24.48% | $37.4 | 0.86% | 12,326 |
| 12 | iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF (EWZS) | 20.55% | 65.23% | $57.3 | 0.63% | 75,969 |
| 13 | Global X Uranium ETF (URA) | 20.31% | 11.91% | $319.6 | 0.70% | 797,202 |
| 14 | REX Gold Hedged FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (GHE) | 19.88% | N/A | $1.5 | 0.65% | 379 |
| 15 | Global X China Materials ETF (CHIM) | 19.84% | 35.43% | $3.3 | 0.65% | 1,416 |
| 16 | ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) | 19.23% | 25.44% | $17.9 | 0.75% | 5,238 |
| 17 | WisdomTree India Earnings Fund (EPI) | 18.89% | 25.59% | $1,564.6 | 0.84% | 2,814,599 |
| 18 | PowerShares Golden Dragon China Port (PGJ) | 18.86% | 15.28% | $146.0 | 0.70% | 9,973 |
| 19 | First Trust EM Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund (FEMS) | 18.78% | 27.35% | $148.2 | 0.80% | 46,483 |
| 20 | Tierra XP Latin America Real Estate ETF (LARE) | 18.50% | 21.13% | $2.9 | 0.79% | 1,707 |
| 21 | iShares MSCI Poland Capped ETF (EPOL) | 18.38% | 8.17% | $251.7 | 0.64% | 78,120 |
| 22 | Guggenheim Invest China Real Estate ETF (TAO) | 18.28% | 24.51% | $36.4 | 0.70% | 27,747 |
| 23 | ETFS Physical Palladium Shares (PALL) | 17.87% | 39.41% | $202.5 | 0.60% | 5,545 |
| 24 | VanEck Vectors Poland ETF (PLND) | 17.53% | 6.20% | $15.9 | 0.60% | 1,572 |
| 25 | KraneShares Zacks New China ETF (KFYP) | 17.47% | 24.65% | $3.4 | 0.73% | 245 |
| 26 | Guggenheim Invest China Technology ETF (CQQQ) | 17.34% | 23.88% | $66.8 | 0.70% | 3,593 |
| 27 | BullMark LatAm Select Leaders ETF (BMLA) | 17.33% | N/A | $3.1 | 0.70% | 1,140 |
| 28 | SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) | 17.29% | 34.42% | $3,057.4 | 0.35% | 5,114,609 |
| 29 | iShares India 50 ETF (INDY) | 17.22% | 20.94% | $847.0 | 0.94% | 153,761 |
| 30 | Columbia India Consumer ETF (INCO) | 17.19% | 23.06% | $88.1 | 0.89% | 4,718 |
| 31 | WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund (CXSE) | 17.10% | 23.95% | $8.6 | 0.53% | 615 |
| 32 | PowerShares India Portfolio (PIN) | 16.93% | 20.29% | $260.3 | 0.82% | 412,799 |
| 33 | iShares MSCI India ETF (INDA) | 16.90% | 17.51% | $4,740.9 | 0.71% | 3,017,896 |
| 34 | Global X China Consumer ETF (CHIQ) | 16.77% | 20.02% | $76.0 | 0.65% | 5,462 |
| 35 | Principal Healthcare Innovators Index ETF (BTEC) | 16.66% | N/A | $6.7 | 0.42% | 539 |
| 36 | iShares US Home Construction ETF (ITB) | 16.42% | 18.50% | $1,430.9 | 0.44% | 2,399,717 |
| 37 | iShares North American Tech-Software ETF (IGV) | 16.26% | 25.82% | $815.6 | 0.48% | 118,266 |
| 38 | Global X China Industrials ETF (CHII) | 16.20% | 18.52% | $3.5 | 0.65% | 709 |
| 39 | iShares MSCI South Korea Capped ETF (EWY) | 16.04% | 18.50% | $3,295.5 | 0.64% | 2,175,884 |
| 40 | iShares MSCI Chile Capped ETF (ECH) | 15.97% | 20.52% | $475.6 | 0.64% | 325,623 |
Largest inflows
| Name/ticker | 3-month estimated net flows ($M) | 3-Month Return | 1-year return | Net assets ($M) | Expense ratio* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) | $6,560.0 | 11.74% | 16.93% | $26,749.6 | 0.14% |
| 2 | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) | $6,116.7 | 6.06% | 17.11% | $101,821.9 | 0.04% |
| 3 | Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) | $4,298.3 | 7.81% | 12.75% | $47,553.7 | 0.09% |
| 4 | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) | $4,030.9 | 7.42% | 11.85% | $21,115.1 | 0.08% |
| 5 | Vanguard 500 Index Fund;ETF (VOO) | $3,994.3 | 6.05% | 17.14% | $63,736.4 | 0.05% |
| 6 | SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) | $3,793.5 | 6.03% | 17.04% | $241,041.8 | 0.10% |
| 7 | iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) | $3,500.1 | 1.08% | 24.56% | $30,106.5 | 0.07% |
| 8 | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) | $3,219.7 | 7.23% | 11.60% | $67,301.1 | 0.33% |
| 9 | iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH) | $3,014.7 | 3.92% | 20.80% | $38,986.1 | 0.07% |
| 10 | Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund;ETF (VTI) | $2,895.1 | 5.78% | 18.07% | $76,196.1 | 0.05% |
| 11 | Vanguard Value Index Fund;ETF (VTV) | $2,329.5 | 3.26% | 18.75% | $30,166.2 | 0.08% |
| 12 | Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Fund ETF (VWO) | $2,237.7 | 10.87% | 17.60% | $50,991.0 | 0.15% |
| 13 | Vanguard REIT Index Fund;ETF (VNQ) | $1,447.9 | 0.96% | 3.10% | $34,120.2 | 0.12% |
| 14 | iShares Core S&P Total US Stock Market ETF (ITOT) | $1,394.9 | 5.80% | 18.02% | $8,035.1 | 0.03% |
| 15 | VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) | $1,354.5 | 13.64% | 36.08% | $5,272.0 | 0.56% |
| 16 | Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) | $1,281.9 | 10.79% | 22.27% | $16,942.6 | 0.14% |
| 17 | Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) | $1,249.1 | 8.28% | 11.40% | $15,836.4 | 0.14% |
| 18 | Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund;ETF (VB) | $1,241.6 | 3.74% | 21.51% | $17,999.9 | 0.08% |
| 19 | iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF (EZU) | $1,138.4 | 8.53% | 12.31% | $9,067.5 | 0.48% |
| 20 | Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund;ETF (VO) | $1,103.0 | 6.18% | 16.74% | $18,613.8 | 0.08% |
Largest outflows
| Name/ticker | 3-month estimated net flows ($M) | 3-month return | 1-year return | Net assets ($M) | Expense ratio* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Trust Energy AlphaDEX Fund (FXN) | -$930.0 | -8.54% | 8.10% | $519.4 | 0.62% |
| 2 | iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF) | -$778.5 | 8.85% | 15.56% | $34,281.7 | 0.20% |
| 3 | WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund (HEDJ) | -$740.3 | 9.28% | 24.20% | $9,300.3 | 0.58% |
| 4 | iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA ETF (USMV) | -$721.2 | 5.99% | 10.88% | $12,300.2 | 0.15% |
| 5 | iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) | -$639.3 | 2.48% | 26.25% | $38,532.7 | 0.20% |
| 6 | iShares MSCI Mexico Capped ETF (EWW) | -$485.4 | 15.13% | -4.41% | $1,539.2 | 0.48% |
| 7 | iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC) | -$419.5 | 2.48% | 14.53% | $3,206.3 | 0.48% |
| 8 | Deutsche X-trackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF (DBJP) | -$369.1 | 0.08% | 12.54% | $1,715.4 | 0.45% |
| 9 | iShares Russell 1000 ETF (IWB) | -$358.3 | 5.99% | 17.27% | $17,502.7 | 0.15% |
| 10 | Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) | -$339.9 | 6.38% | 6.92% | $7,010.5 | 0.14% |
| 11 | iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF (ACWX) | -$339.2 | 7.82% | 12.79% | $2,073.3 | 0.33% |
| 12 | Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund;ETF (VYM) | -$334.5 | 3.33% | 16.00% | $17,714.6 | 0.08% |
| 13 | Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) | -$325.6 | 5.80% | 19.29% | $3,582.4 | 0.14% |
| 14 | iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol Global ETF (ACWV) | -$292.0 | 5.87% | 7.57% | $3,019.5 | 0.20% |
| 15 | PowerShares DWA Momentum Portfolio (PDP) | -$289.4 | 7.93% | 11.95% | $1,409.4 | 0.64% |
| 16 | iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY) | -$286.7 | 3.83% | 15.17% | $17,107.6 | 0.39% |
| 17 | iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) | -$229.8 | 12.75% | 18.94% | $2,180.9 | 0.64% |
| 18 | PowerShares DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund (DBC) | -$222.2 | -3.85% | 14.44% | $2,240.7 | 0.85% |
| 19 | iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (EWH) | -$219.9 | 13.29% | 16.09% | $1,640.2 | 0.48% |
| 20 | First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF (FV) | -$214.9 | 3.89% | 12.31% | $2,527.9 | 0.89% |
New launches: Ranked by average daily volume during the first quarter of 2017
| Name/ticker | Classification | 3-month average daily volume | Expense ratio* | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inspire Global Hope ETF (BLES) | Global Large-Cap Core | 53,254 | 0.61% | ||
| 2 | Davis Select Financial ETF (DFNL) | Financial Services Funds | 35,932 | 0.65% | ||
| 3 | Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF (ISMD) | Small-Cap Core Funds | 34,722 | 0.61% | ||
| 4 | Davis Select US Equity ETF (DUSA) | Large-Cap Core Funds | 28,565 | 0.60% | ||
| 5 | Davis Select Worldwide ETF (DWLD) | Global Multi-Cap Core | 25,967 | 0.65% | ||
| 6 | Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE) | Industrials Funds | 18,260 | 0.47% | ||
| 7 | SPDR Long Dollar Gold Trust ETF (GLDW) | Commodities General Funds | 12,872 | 0.50% | ||
| 8 | ETFis InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF (PFFR) | Real Estate Funds | 7,230 | 0.45% | ||
| 9 | ALPS/Dorsey Wright Sector Momentum ETF (SWIN) | Specialty/Miscellaneous Funds | 6,900 | 0.40% | ||
| 10 | Gabelli Food of All Nations NextShares (FOANC) | Consumer Goods Funds | 5,435 | 2.60% |
One-year anniversary: Ranked by average daily volume during the first quarter of 2017
| Name/ticker | 3-month average daily volume | 3-month return | 1-year return | Net assets ($M) | Expense ratio* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged Intl Equity (DDWM) | 91,541 | 5.31% | 17.39% | $378.5 | 0.35% |
| 2 | First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF (FVC) | 85,315 | 3.89% | 11.11% | $285.6 | 0.89% |
| 3 | Vanguard Intl Dividend Appreciation Index Fund;ETF (VIGI) | 62,764 | 9.16% | 8.39% | $255.9 | 0.25% |
| 4 | Vanguard Internatl High Div Yield Index Fund;ETF (VYMI) | 44,611 | 7.59% | 14.55% | $271.0 | 0.30% |
| 5 | WisdomTree CBOE S&P 500 PutWrite Strategy Fund (PUTW) | 26,641 | 3.55% | 12.49% | $59.3 | 0.38% |
| 6 | PowerShares DWA Tactical Multi-Asset Income Port (DWIN) | 24,422 | 3.16% | 14.86% | $116.8 | 0.59% |
| 7 | Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF (GCOW) | 18,816 | 6.56% | 9.22% | $58.2 | 0.60% |
| 8 | WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged Europe Equity (DDEZ) | 6,158 | 7.51% | 18.72% | $1.4 | 0.43% |
| 9 | Eaton Vance Stock NextShares (EVSTC) | 4,911 | 4.86% | 11.53% | $21.6 | 0.65% |
| 10 | WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged Japan Equity (DDJP) | 4,578 | 1.05% | 14.78% | $2.6 | 0.43% |
Source: Lipper, a Thomson Reuters company. As of March 31. Excludes leveraged and inverse funds, and exchange-traded notes. *Most recently reported net prospectus expense ratio. N/A = Not available.
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