Top Performing ETFs of 2024 Announced

In 2024, the Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF emerged as the top-performing stock ETF with a return of 45.81%, outperforming the average large blend fund significantly. The American Century Focused Dynamic Growth ETF ranked second with a return of 45.65%, while the Hartford Large Cap Growth ETF followed closely at 40.86%. Meanwhile, U.S. stocks overall saw substantial gains, with the S&P 500 finishing the year up over 23%. In Europe, JPMorgan's US Research Enhanced Index Equity ETF led the market with a 30.3% return, highlighting a trend toward combining passive and active management styles. Analysts predict continued strong performance for 2025, particularly driven by AI investments, with the Invesco QQQ Trust expected to deliver a 15.5% gain. Amidst these projections, a diverse ETF portfolio for 2025 reflects cautious optimism, emphasizing allocations in Japan and China while underweighting US equities.