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Best & Worst ETFs & Mutual Funds by Sector

Individual sector reports (ie. “Sector 4Q17: Best and Worst”) available to Pro members and above. All other reports free. Get access here.

Best & Worst Sector Rankings
April 11, 20250Comments

Sector Ratings for ETFs & Mutual Funds: 2Q25

At the beginning of 2Q25, the Energy, Consumer Non-cyclicals, and Telecom Services sectors each earn an Attractive-or-better rating
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Avoid Worst Funds
January 29, 20250Comments

How to Avoid the Worst Sector Mutual Funds 1Q25

Here are red flags investors can use to avoid the worst sector mutual funds for 1Q25.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Avoid Worst Funds
January 29, 20250Comments

How to Avoid the Worst Sector ETFs 1Q25

Here are three red flags investors can use to avoid the worst sector ETFs for 1Q25.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Find Best Sector Funds
January 28, 20250Comments

How to Find the Best Sector Mutual Funds 1Q25

Learn how to pick the best sector mutual funds with so many to choose from in 1Q25.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Find Best Sector Funds
January 28, 20250Comments

How to Find the Best Sector ETFs 1Q25

Learn how to pick the best sector ETFs with so many to choose from in 1Q25.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
January 28, 20250Comments

Cheap Funds Dupe Investors – 1Q25

Hunting for bargains is a best practice in any endeavor. But when it comes to investing in 1Q25, a cheap fund is not necessarily a good fund.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Sector Ratings Recap
January 17, 20250Comments

1Q25 ETF & Mutual Fund Sector Ratings Recap

In each quarter, we rank the sectors from best to worst in our Sector Ratings Report. The following is our analysis of each sector for 1Q25.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Utilities Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Utilities sector ranks last out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Very Unattractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Telecom Services Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Telecom Services sector ranks fourth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Technology Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Technology sector ranks eighth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Real Estate Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Real Estate sector ranks tenth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Unattractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Industrials Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Industrials sector ranks ninth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Unattractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Healthcare Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Healthcare sector ranks fifth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Financials Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Financials sector ranks third out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Energy Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Energy sector ranks second out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Consumer Non-cyclicals Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Consumer Non-cyclicals sector ranks first out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Very Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Consumer Cyclicals Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Consumer Cyclicals sector ranks seventh out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Basic Materials Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Basic Materials sector ranks sixth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Rankings
January 15, 20250Comments

Sector Ratings for ETFs & Mutual Funds: 1Q25

At the beginning of 1Q25, the Consumer Non-cyclicals, Energy, and Financials sectors each earn an Attractive-or-better rating
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Avoid Worst Funds
October 25, 20240Comments

How to Avoid the Worst Sector Mutual Funds 4Q24

Here are three red flags investors can use to avoid the worst sector mutual funds for 4Q24.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
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