About a month into the new year, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are beginning to build up enough of a performance record for 2026 to potentially differentiate themselves from the broader market. The funds with the best track record in 2026 may surprise some investors.
In addition to leveraged funds that are not intended for long-term buy-and-hold strategies in the first place, and ETFs that benefit from the massive rallies in gold and silver, some of the top ETFs focus on drone technology, nickel mining, and covered calls, respectively.
