Here are some of the top ETFs to consider buying in 2025 based on popularity, performance, and growth potential:
- Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF (LSE:VUSA) — Offers broad exposure to the S&P 500 with good returns and popularity.
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF USD Acc (LSE:VUAG) — Similar to VUSA, with strong one-year and three-year returns.
- iShares Physical Gold ETC (LSE:SGLN) — For gold exposure, this ETF has had strong recent returns.
- VanEck Crypto & Blockchain Innovation UCITS ETF (LSE:DAGB) — New entry with excellent one-year returns reflecting growth in crypto and blockchain.
- Vanguard FTSE All-World ETFs (LSE:VWRP and LSE:VWRL) — For global equity exposure with diversified performance.
- Invesco EQQQ NASDAQ-100 ETF (LSE:EQQQ) — Tech-heavy ETF tracking Nasdaq-100, good growth potential.
- iShares Core MSCI World ETF (LSE:SWDA) — Global equity exposure with steady returns.
- VanEck Defense ETF (LSE:DFNG) — Strong one-year returns in the defense sector.
Additionally, for growth-focused ETFs in the US market:
- Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) — Strong tech and growth stock exposure with a 19.4% average annual return over the past decade.
- Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:VUG) — Focuses on growth stocks, especially in technology and AI.
- Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEARCA:VGT) — Concentrated technology ETF with top holdings like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple, averaging 22.4% annual return over the past decade.
These ETFs cover broad market indices, technology, gold, crypto, and defense sectors, offering diverse options depending on investment goals and risk tolerance.
