Ranking of Top U.S. ETF Gainers (12 Months)

Q: Which ETFs have gained the most over the past 12 months?

According to the Top 12-Month Gainers ETFs ranking, the best-performing ETFs over the previous 12 months in November 2026 are: ETF Managers Group Commodity Trust I (BWET) — 12-Month Return: 3,558.73% YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF (MRNY) — 12-Month Return: 738.70% YieldMax Dorsey Wright Featured 5 Income ETF (FEAT) — 12-Month Return: 598.20% AIX (AIX) — 12-Month Return: 418.56% DB Crude Oil Long ETN (OLOXF) — 12-Month Return: 285.43%

Ranking by:

Assets	Return 12m	Dividend yield	Average DY 5 years	Market Cap	Ret. 24m	Variation 5 Years	Return 30d	Number of unitholders
#1201 OALC Unified Series Trust	13.22%	0.55%	0.87%	276.75 M	29.76%	61.05%	-6.12%	-
#1203 DFNL Davis Select Financial ETF	13.22%	1.30%	4.62%	453.22 M	32.15%	76.46%	3.92%	-
#1204 VRTIX Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund Institutional Shares	13.22%	-	1.63%	10.02 B	15.66%	19.60%	-1.84%	-
#1202 DMXF iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EAFE Index ETF	13.22%	4.31%	3.96%	1.01 B	29.69%	33.88%	-2.65%	-
#1205 FENI Fidelity Enhanced International ETF	13.21%	3.13%	3.35%	11.56 B	44.53%	-	-2.07%	-
#1207 CVY Invesco Zacks Multi-Asset Income ETF	13.20%	4.08%	5.52%	117.55 M	17.03%	42.10%	-0.87%	-
#1206 IDEV iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF	13.20%	3.26%	4.70%	33.41 B	39.28%	47.26%	-1.16%	0
#1208 GLOF iShares MSCI Global Multifactor ETF	13.20%	1.61%	3.66%	201.17 M	34.02%	67.30%	-5.58%	-
#1209 RSPF Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Financials ETF	13.17%	1.50%	2.32%	324.59 M	15.41%	39.58%	5.56%	-
#1210 QQLV Invesco QQQ Low Volatility ETF	13.17%	1.65%	1.86%	3.22 M	-	-	8.31%	-
#1211 GOAU U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF	13.16%	0.97%	2.55%	169.30 M	94.85%	131.92%	-5.48%	-
#1212 SSGXF SSgA SPDR ETFs Europe II Public Limited Company - SPDR S&P U.S. Industrials Select Sector UCITS ETF	13.16%	-	-	-	-	-	0.14%	-
#1213 FDVV Fidelity High Dividend ETF	13.15%	2.20%	4.12%	10.34 B	25.09%	81.84%	-0.26%	0
#1214 IDEQ Lazard Active ETF Trust - Lazard International Dynamic Equity ETF	13.13%	1.43%	-	2.08 B	-	-	-6.35%	-
#1216 JHMM John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF	13.12%	0.91%	1.61%	6.00 B	16.55%	35.42%	-1.24%	-
#1215 AIFD TCW ETF Trust	13.12%	-	-	104.80 M	43.28%	-	-24.78%	-
#1217 TILT FlexShares Morningstar US Market Factor Tilt Index Fund	13.12%	1.10%	1.81%	2.14 B	24.73%	58.47%	-3.62%	-
#1219 RSSE FT Vest U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - September	13.11%	-	-	34.95 M	16.99%	-	1.06%	-
#1218 IQSU IQ Candriam ESG U.S. Equity ETF	13.11%	0.95%	1.52%	334.54 M	23.92%	56.00%	-6.49%	-
#1220 TOUS T. Rowe Price Exchange-Traded Funds Inc.	13.10%	1.60%	3.79%	1.69 B	41.23%	-	-1.47%	-
#1222 VALQ American Century STOXX U.S. Quality Value ETF	13.09%	1.71%	2.51%	193.44 M	15.51%	51.20%	0.85%	-
#1221 FVC First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF	13.09%	0.80%	1.74%	103.94 M	9.88%	9.99%	-6.87%	-
#1223 FLJH Franklin Templeton ETF Trust - Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF	13.05%	2.66%	25.88%	199.69 M	45.38%	163.23%	-9.34%	-
#1224 FNDE Schwab Strategic Trust - Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Large Company Index ETF	13.04%	3.70%	9.06%	9.88 B	38.79%	56.27%	-6.12%	-
#1226 PSTR PeakShares Sector Rotation ETF	13.04%	5.02%	4.08%	65.40 M	19.45%	-	-3.20%	-
#1225 JUST Goldman Sachs JUST U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF	13.04%	0.97%	1.58%	544.28 M	27.48%	66.92%	-4.65%	-
#1227 STOX Horizon Core Equity ETF	13.03%	0.17%	-	237.83 M	-	-	-4.88%	-
#1229 XRT SPDR S&P Retail ETF	13.02%	0.83%	2.29%	412.70 M	15.62%	-5.52%	6.43%	-
#1228 ENDW Cambria Endowment Style ETF	13.02%	2.43%	1.93%	158.04 M	-	-	-2.38%	-
#1230 EAFG Pacer Funds Trust	13.01%	2.06%	2.10%	1.90 M	31.07%	-	-1.62%	-
#1232 DARP Tidal Trust II	13.00%	0.40%	1.82%	38.47 M	48.32%	-	-17.83%	-
#1231 KFEB Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - February	13.00%	-	-	39.87 M	-	-	-1.18%	-
#1233 AVMC Avantis U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF	12.97%	1.00%	1.36%	534.40 M	15.95%	-	-1.09%	-
#1234 RULE Collaborative Investment Series Trust - Adaptive Core ETF	12.95%	-	1.30%	14.75 M	12.16%	3.18%	-17.74%	-
#1236 CGDV Capital Group Dividend Value ETF	12.95%	1.27%	1.87%	37.84 B	31.73%	-	-4.20%	0
#1235 CFO VictoryShares US 500 Enhanced Volatility Wtd ETF	12.95%	1.22%	2.75%	415.72 M	15.22%	17.14%	2.21%	-
#1237 CFA VictoryShares US 500 Volatility Wtd ETF	12.94%	1.22%	1.67%	530.32 M	15.25%	40.93%	2.21%	-
#1238 ASMF Virtus ETF Trust II	12.93%	0.20%	1.86%	30.53 M	11.16%	-	-5.43%	-
#1239 GSIE Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF	12.93%	2.08%	3.50%	5.94 B	39.00%	46.23%	-0.15%	-
#1241 TPIF Timothy Plan International ETF	12.91%	2.56%	3.02%	264.96 M	41.71%	43.44%	0.93%	-
#1240 TOLL TOLL	12.91%	0.29%	2.23%	61.10 M	18.09%	-	-6.75%	-
#1242 IDLV Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility ETF	12.89%	4.86%	5.01%	334.11 M	34.71%	37.28%	4.92%	-
#1243 FTQI FTQI	12.87%	13.21%	14.03%	954.01 M	25.09%	62.62%	-7.28%	-
#1244 JHML John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF	12.85%	0.97%	1.96%	1.14 B	24.26%	58.50%	-3.58%	-
#1245 ICF iShares Cohen & Steers REIT ETF	12.84%	1.87%	3.58%	2.03 B	9.81%	8.33%	5.68%	0
#1246 TDIV First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund	12.82%	1.47%	2.57%	4.12 B	35.49%	95.84%	-5.76%	-
#1247 WWJD Inspire International ESG ETF	12.82%	2.09%	9.32%	567.95 M	34.51%	42.67%	1.24%	-
#1248 EEMX SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets Fossil Fuel Free ETF	12.81%	2.04%	3.74%	167.85 M	42.37%	37.20%	-10.90%	-
#1249 EZA iShares MSCI South Africa ETF	12.81%	7.52%	7.54%	472.12 M	58.16%	76.95%	5.11%	-
#1250 CWI SPDR MSCI ACWI ex-US ETF	12.79%	2.83%	4.53%	2.77 B	39.87%	48.58%	-3.97%	-
#1252 EUSA iShares MSCI USA Equal Weighted ETF	12.79%	1.42%	1.96%	1.85 B	17.51%	35.81%	-0.76%	-
#1251 BILT iShares Infrastructure Active ETF	12.79%	5.92%	1.04%	120.50 M	-	-	4.21%	-
#1254 QTUM Defiance Quantum ETF	12.78%	0.76%	1.00%	4.91 B	88.12%	127.69%	-18.87%	1
#1253 XMAG Defiance Large Cap ex-Mag 7 ETF	12.78%	0.47%	0.72%	202.85 M	22.70%	-	-4.13%	0
#1255 SSUS Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector ETF	12.77%	0.46%	1.33%	578.68 M	26.11%	52.04%	-5.54%	-
#1256 EUO ProShares Trust II - ProShares UltraShort Euro	12.76%	-	-	43.64 M	1.08%	31.95%	1.27%	-
#1257 VSLU ETF Opportunities Trust - Applied Finance Valuation Large Cap ETF	12.75%	0.42%	1.29%	586.95 M	30.18%	80.54%	-2.76%	-
#1260 WDSSF WisdomTree Issuer ICAV - WisdomTree US Quality Dividend Growth UCITS ETF	12.74%	-	-	-	18.28%	65.22%	-0.14%	-
#1258 XCNY SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF	12.74%	2.44%	3.63%	9.28 M	27.85%	-	-8.92%	-
#1259 FLN First Trust Latin America AlphaDEX Fund	12.74%	3.31%	6.38%	51.02 M	49.80%	73.70%	-13.23%	-
#1261 PIEQ Principal International Equity ETF	12.73%	1.21%	1.36%	1.35 B	42.92%	-	-1.74%	-
#1262 IOO iShares Global 100 ETF	12.73%	0.84%	2.04%	8.90 B	39.53%	93.02%	-5.22%	0
#1263 XBAP Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF – April	12.72%	-	-	126.71 M	26.08%	57.20%	-1.04%	-
#1265 ESSC Strategy Shares	12.72%	0.61%	-	32.70 M	-	-	-2.53%	-
#1264 SOVF Elevation Series Trust	12.72%	0.72%	0.78%	89.18 M	-0.94%	-	1.23%	-
#1266 BBEU JPMorgan BetaBuilders Europe ETF	12.71%	2.61%	4.59%	9.03 B	40.93%	51.66%	2.95%	0
#1267 FEM First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX Fund	12.71%	1.44%	5.50%	748.02 M	37.45%	41.06%	-9.56%	-
#1268 FLEE Franklin FTSE Europe ETF	12.70%	3.20%	4.75%	101.26 M	40.10%	49.91%	1.95%	-
#1270 SGRT SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF	12.67%	0.15%	-	54.05 M	-	-	-23.07%	-
#1269 FEAC Fidelity Covington Trust	12.67%	0.86%	1.05%	16.49 M	-	-	-5.76%	-
#1271 JPXN iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF	12.64%	2.87%	3.89%	159.72 M	37.19%	45.83%	-7.97%	0
#1272 OVF Overlay Shares Foreign Equity ETF	12.63%	12.94%	8.46%	66.08 M	37.60%	44.92%	-5.42%	-
#1273 UPGD Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust - Invesco Raymond James SB-1 Equity ETF	12.63%	1.59%	1.95%	107.75 M	13.44%	30.68%	-0.49%	-
#1274 VNGLF Vanguard Funds Public Limited Company - Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe UCITS ETF	12.61%	-	-	-	40.22%	51.18%	2.39%	-
#1277 IVOO Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 ETF	12.60%	1.23%	1.88%	3.78 B	12.54%	33.72%	-1.78%	0
#1275 EMGF iShares Inc. - iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Multifactor ETF	12.60%	2.27%	6.74%	1.82 B	39.34%	48.13%	-10.99%	-
#1276 ISRCF iShares V Public Limited Company - iShares S&P 500 Information Technology Sector UCITS ETF	12.60%	-	-	-	38.27%	121.88%	-15.17%	-
#1278 AGQI First Trust Active Global Quality Income ETF	12.59%	1.75%	2.48%	51.14 M	29.68%	-	-2.92%	-
#1279 IZIZF iShares III Public Limited Company - iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD (Acc)	12.59%	-	-	-	40.31%	34.21%	-11.05%	-
#1280 GXUS Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II	12.59%	2.69%	2.67%	598.30 M	37.56%	-	-4.78%	-

The Top 12-Month Gainers ETFs ranking highlights the exchange-traded funds that have delivered the strongest price performance over the past 12 months, providing a snapshot of the market segments and investment strategies that have gained the most momentum during the period.

ETF performance can be influenced by several factors. When an underlying index rises, macroeconomic conditions favor certain asset classes, or companies within a fund's portfolio benefit from strong earnings, mergers, technological developments, or other catalysts, the ETF's share price may rise accordingly.

Institutional capital flows can also contribute to trading liquidity and reflect growing investor interest in specific sectors, asset classes, or investment themes.

As a result, analyzing the strongest-performing ETFs over a 12-month period can help investors identify market trends and understand which areas have benefited most from changing economic conditions and investor sentiment.

How the ranking works

The ranking tracks the cumulative price performance of eligible ETFs over the previous 12 months.

Returns are calculated by comparing each ETF's current market price with its price approximately one year earlier, using adjusted prices to account for technical events such as stock splits and reverse splits that could otherwise distort performance.

Only ETFs with at least 12 months of trading history and sufficient average daily trading volume are included, helping exclude recently launched or highly illiquid funds. After these filters are applied, ETFs are ranked from the highest to the lowest percentage return over the 12-month period.

The ranking is recalculated as new market prices become available and adjusted when relevant corporate or fund events affect historical price comparability, keeping the results aligned with the latest available market data.

The ranking is updated regularly. It is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.

Characteristics of top-performing ETFs over 12 months

Strong price momentum: These ETFs track indexes, sectors, asset classes, or investment strategies that experienced favorable market conditions during the previous 12 months.
Exposure to outperforming segments: Funds concentrated in specific sectors, industries, geographic regions, commodities, or investment themes may rise significantly when their underlying markets outperform.
Potential use of leverage or derivatives: Some top-performing ETFs may use leveraged or derivative-based strategies designed to amplify the daily performance of an underlying benchmark, which can also significantly increase risk and volatility.
Sensitivity to market conditions: Interest rates, fiscal policy, geopolitical developments, economic growth expectations, and institutional flows can materially affect ETF performance.
Higher potential volatility: ETFs experiencing substantial price appreciation may also be exposed to sharper price fluctuations, particularly when their portfolios are concentrated or their strategies involve leverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETFs have gained the most over the past 12 months?

According to the Top 12-Month Gainers ETFs ranking, the best-performing ETFs over the previous 12 months in November 2026 are:

ETF Managers Group Commodity Trust I (BWET) — 12-Month Return: 3,558.73%
YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF (MRNY) — 12-Month Return: 738.70%
YieldMax Dorsey Wright Featured 5 Income ETF (FEAT) — 12-Month Return: 598.20%
AIX (AIX) — 12-Month Return: 418.56%
DB Crude Oil Long ETN (OLOXF) — 12-Month Return: 285.43%

What can cause an ETF to rise significantly over 12 months?

An ETF can experience strong 12-month performance when its underlying securities, sector, asset class, or investment theme benefits from favorable market conditions. Factors such as earnings growth, interest rate changes, technological developments, commodity price movements, geopolitical events, and shifts in investor sentiment can all influence ETF performance.

Does strong 12-month performance mean an ETF will continue to rise?

Not necessarily. Past performance does not guarantee future returns, and the factors that drove an ETF's previous gains may change. Investors should also consider the fund's investment strategy, underlying holdings, expense ratio, diversification, liquidity, volatility, and risk profile before making an investment decision.

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Ranking of Top U.S. ETF Gainers (12 Months)

How the ranking works

Characteristics of top-performing ETFs over 12 months

Frequently Asked Questions