Bull or bear market, it’s undeniable that the ETF universe has grown like a weed. The exchange-traded product lineup is quickly approaching the 1,500 mark; veteran issuers and new entrants alike continue to ramp up developments at a blistering pace despite looming worries over the sluggish global recovery. As innovative, first-to-market ETFs hit the street every week, investors might be wondering how some of the industry’s “old dogs” have held up throughout the ups and downs on Wall Street over the past few years [see also How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. As such, below we take a look at five ETFs with noteworthy five-year returns, highlighting three funds with impressive performance track records and two with dismal ones (returns as of July 20, 2012): 5. iShares COMEX Gold Trust (IAU): Up 130% Nothing shines like gold. This physically-backed ETF offers exposure to the spot price of gold bullion, which has [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: Ten Unexpected Observations On YTD ETF Returns Ten Best ETF Performers Over The Last Five Years (Including A Few Surprises) 101 ETF Lessons Every Financial Advisor Should Learn 10 Equity ETFs That Surged In 2011 (And Might Do The Same In 2012) How ETF Investors Can Save $415 Million (Without Breaking A Sweat)
Bull or bear market, it’s undeniable that the ETF universe has grown like a weed. The exchange-traded product lineup is quickly approaching the 1,500 mark; veteran issuers and new entrants alike continue to ramp up developments at a blistering pace despite looming worries over the sluggish global recovery. As innovative, first-to-market ETFs hit the street every week, investors might be wondering how some of the industry’s “old dogs” have held up throughout the ups and downs on Wall Street over the past few years [see also How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. As such, below we take a look at five ETFs with noteworthy five-year returns, highlighting three funds with impressive performance track records and two with dismal ones (returns as of July 20, 2012): 5. iShares COMEX Gold Trust (IAU): Up 130% Nothing shines like gold. This physically-backed ETF offers exposure to the spot price of gold bullion, which has [...]
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