10 Best ETFs for 2018

The InvestorPlace 10 Best ETFs for 2018 contest features 10 exchange-traded funds chosen by a group of market experts, financial journalists and our readers themselves competing against each other for the best return throughout all of 2018. The year-to-date returns below will be based on market close Dec. 29, 2017.

Throughout the year, the contributors will regularly offer updates as their 10 Best ETFs for 2018 picks move.

Questions about the 10 Best ETFs for 2018 picks or contributors on the list? Email us at editor@investorplace.com or engage in the conversation on Twitter using hashtag #bestETFs.

  1. PowerShares QQQ Trust (QQQ)

    PowerShares QQQ Trust (QQQ)
    -1%
    Return
    Buy Price: $155.76
    Ending Price: $154.26
    Industry:

    Latest News: Best ETFs for 2018: The Powershares QQQ Trust Stays Strong

  2. Powershares Water Resource Portfolio (PHO)

    Powershares Water Resource Portfolio (PHO)
    -7%
    Return
    Buy Price: $30.27
    Ending Price: $28.21
    Industry:

    Latest News: Best ETFs for 2018: The Invesco Water Resources ETF Justifies Its Premium

    James Brumley
    Investor:
  3. iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (DVYE)

    iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (DVYE)
    -11%
    Return
    Buy Price: $41.83
    Ending Price: $37.43
    Industry: Emerging Markets

    Latest News: Best ETFs for 2018: This Isn’t the Year for Emerging Markets (DVYE)

  4. Market Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH)

    Market Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH)
    -11%
    Return
    Buy Price: $97.81
    Ending Price: $87.29
    Industry:

    Latest News: Best ETFs for 2018: Cloud SuperCycle Drives VanEch Semiconductor ETF Higher

  5. ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF (SBIO)

    ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF (SBIO)
    -14%
    Return
    Buy Price: $32.79
    Ending Price: $28.15
    Industry:

    Latest News: Best ETFs for 2018: Don’t Sweat This Quarter for the SBIO ETF

    Todd Shriber
    Investor:
  6. SPDR S&P Biotech (ETF) (XBI)

    SPDR S&P Biotech (ETF) (XBI)
    -17%
    Return
    Buy Price: $84.87
    Ending Price: $70.35
    Industry:

    Latest News: Best ETFs for 2018: The SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) Will Continue to Rock

  7. ETFMG Video Game Tech ETF (GAMR)

    ETFMG Video Game Tech ETF (GAMR)
    -19%
    Return
    Buy Price: $47.92
    Ending Price: $38.90
    Industry: Consumer Cyclical

    Latest News: Best ETFs for 2018: It’s the Final Round for the ETFMG Video Game Tech ETF

    Robert Waldo
    Investor:
  8. Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS)

    Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS)
    -21%
    Return
    Buy Price: $119.23
    Ending Price: $94.63
    Industry:

    Latest News: Best ETFs for 2018: Vanguard FTSE All World Ex-US Small Cap ETF is the Best Global ETF to Buy Now

    Jeff Reeves
    Investor:
  9. Energy Select Sector SPDR (ETF) (XLE)

    Energy Select Sector SPDR (ETF) (XLE)
    -21%
    Return
    Buy Price: $72.26
    Ending Price: $57.35
    Industry:

    Latest News: Best ETFs for 2018: The XLE ETF Is Energized for Q4

    Kent Thune
    Investor:
  10. Market Vectors Rare Earth ETF (REMX)

    Market Vectors Rare Earth ETF (REMX)
    -55%
    Return
    Buy Price: $30.09
    Ending Price: $13.56
    Industry: Materials

    Latest News: Best Stocks for 2018: The REMX ETF Continues to Drag