Ranked list of the best ETFs based on dividends, risk level, and volatility
1️⃣ Best for Dividends (Steady Income)
🏆 Vanguard S&P 500 Dist UCITS ETF
✅ Dividend Yield: ~1.5% - 2.0%
✅ Dividend Frequency: Quarterly
✅ 5-Year Return: +98.70%
💡 Tracks the S&P 500 and pays out regular dividends, making it an ideal choice for income-focused investors.
🏆 Vanguard FTSE 100 UCITS ETF
✅ Dividend Yield: ~3.5%
✅ Dividend Frequency: Quarterly
✅ 5-Year Return: +26.05%
💡 A UK-focused ETF with higher dividend yields but lower capital growth compared to U.S. ETFs.
🏆 iShares Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF
✅ Dividend Yield: ~2%
✅ Dividend Frequency: Semi-Annual
✅ 5-Year Return: +64.51%
💡 Offers exposure to European companies with steady dividends.
2️⃣ Best for Low Risk (Stable Growth & Diversification)
🏆 iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF
✅ Risk Level: Low
✅ Diversification: Very High (Global Developed Markets)
✅ 5-Year Return: +71.70%
💡 Best for long-term investors looking for steady, global exposure.
🏆 iShares Edge MSCI World Value Factor UCITS ETF
✅ Risk Level: Low to Medium
✅ Diversification: High (Value-oriented global stocks)
✅ 5-Year Return: +65.19%
💡 Best for investors who prefer value stocks over growth stocks.
🏆 iShares Core MSCI Japan IMI UCITS ETF
✅ Risk Level: Medium
✅ Diversification: Japan-Focused
✅ 5-Year Return: +49.03%
💡 A lower-risk option for those looking to invest in Japan's economy.
3️⃣ Best for High Growth (Higher Risk & Volatility)
🏆 iShares MSCI USA ESG Enhanced UCITS ETF
🔥 5-Year Return: +109.26%
⚠ Risk Level: High
💡 Best for long-term, high-growth investors looking for exposure to ESG-focused U.S. stocks.
🏆 Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
🔥 5-Year Return: +93.66%
⚠ Risk Level: High
💡 Covers all U.S. stocks (large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap). Best for broad U.S. exposure.
🏆 Xtrackers S&P 500 UCITS ETF
🔥 5-Year Return: +94.90%
⚠ Risk Level: High
💡 Tracks the S&P 500, similar to the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, but with different fees and structure.
4️⃣ Best for Emerging Markets (Very High Risk)
🏆 iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF
🔥 5-Year Return: +30.41%
⚠ Risk Level: Very High
💡 Best for long-term investors willing to handle volatility in emerging markets like China, India, Brazil.
🏆 HSBC MSCI Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF
🔥 5-Year Return: +13.42%
⚠ Risk Level: Very High
💡 Focuses on the Asia-Pacific region excluding Japan.
🏆 Final Ranking (Best Overall)
1️⃣ Best for Passive Income (Dividends) – Vanguard S&P 500 Dist UCITS ETF
2️⃣ Best for Stable Growth (Low Risk) – iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF
3️⃣ Best for High Growth (Higher Risk) – iShares MSCI USA ESG Enhanced UCITS ETF
4️⃣ Best for Emerging Markets (Very High Risk) – iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF