Best and Worst Sector ETFs by 5-Year Return
Top performers
š¾ Semiconductors +317% $SMH
āļø Gold Miners +227% $GDX
āļø Junior Gold Miners +226% $GDXJ
š¢ļø Oil Services +223% $PXJ
š¢ļø Energy +219% $XLE
Semiconductors produced the strongest return, supported by rising demand for AI infrastructure, data centers, and advanced computing. Energy and oil services also benefited from stronger commodity prices, capital discipline, and improved profitability.
Bottom performers
šæ Cannabis -85% $MSOS
āļø Solar -44% $TAN
š Online Retail -38% $IBUY
š± Clean Energy -35% $PBD
š± Social Media -32% $SOCL
Cannabis was the clear laggard, losing 85% over five years. Solar and clean energy ETFs also struggled as higher interest rates, weak profitability, and difficult financing conditions pressured growth-focused companies.
