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Technology was the standout sector. Funds focusing on cloud computing and software-as-a-service (SaaS) led the pack. First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (SKYY)
This remains a foundational tech ETF, though it now faces stiff competition from more specialized AI-focused funds. 2. Healthcare & Biotech (The Defensive Play) best etf to buy 2018
Healthcare often acts as a "defensive" sector during volatility. In 2018, breakthroughs in gene therapy boosted specific biotech ETFs. iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBB) Technology was the standout sector
Strong M&A (mergers and acquisitions) activity kept this fund in the green while other sectors slumped. iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBB) Strong M&A (mergers
If you had bought the in 2018, you would have captured the beginning of the massive run-up in Big Tech (Apple, Microsoft, Amazon) that defined the early 2020s.
2018 was a volatile year for the market, characterized by trade tensions and rising interest rates. The "best" ETFs that year generally fell into three categories:
While still a giant, many investors now prefer the XBI (SPDR S&P Biotech) for its equal-weight approach to smaller, high-growth companies. 3. Short-Term Treasury & Cash (The Safety Net)