The Most Loved ETFs ranking highlights the ETFs most widely held by Investor10 users, reflecting investor confidence, long-term portfolio preferences, and broader market trends.
Unlike individual stocks, ETFs provide diversified exposure to a wide range of companies through a single investment. Many of the funds featured in this ranking track widely followed benchmarks such as the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, and Russell 2000, giving investors efficient access to different sectors, industries, and geographic markets.
By combining broad diversification with relatively low costs and intraday liquidity, these ETFs have become core holdings for many long-term investors seeking to build well-balanced portfolios.
Beyond measuring popularity, this ranking also provides insight into investor behavior. Changes in ETF ownership may reflect evolving market sentiment, sector rotation, shifting risk appetite, or growing interest in specific investment themes, helping investors better understand broader portfolio allocation trends.
How the ranking works
The ranking is based on the portfolios of Investor10 users who invest in U.S. ETFs. Portfolio holdings are collected anonymously and aggregated to determine each ETF's popularity based on the number of Investor10 users who currently own it.
The more investors holding a particular ETF, the higher it ranks. Because portfolio allocations evolve over time, the ranking is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect changes in investor holdings across the platform.
The ranking is updated periodically as Investor10 users adjust their portfolios. It is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.
Characteristics of the most loved ETFs
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Broad market exposure: Many track established benchmarks such as the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, or Russell 2000, providing diversified exposure through a single investment.
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Low-cost passive management: Most follow passive investment strategies with competitive expense ratios, helping minimize investment costs over the long term.
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High liquidity: Strong trading volume on major U.S. exchanges allows investors to buy and sell shares efficiently throughout the trading day.
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Transparent portfolio holdings: Leading ETF issuers regularly disclose portfolio composition, rebalancing activity, and fund documentation.
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Long-term investor appeal: Many of these ETFs serve as core portfolio holdings for investors seeking diversification, operational simplicity, and broad market exposure.