Best ETFs for H1 2026: Winners, Losers, and What to Watch
The first half of 2026 produced dramatic divergence across ETF categories. Energy ETFs surged as much as 96% on Middle East conflict, semiconductor funds gained up to 100%, and South Korean memory chip ETFs became surprise standouts — while crypto sank, long bonds went nowhere, and gold rested after its monster 2025 run. Here's where the money was made and lost through May 2026, and what to watch for the rest of the year.
The first half of 2026 produced dramatic divergence across ETF categories. Energy ETFs surged as much as 96% on Middle East conflict, semiconductor funds gained up to 100%, and South Korean memory chip ETFs became surprise standouts — while crypto sank, long bonds went nowhere, and gold rested after its monster 2025 run. Here's where the money was made and lost through May 2026, and what to watch for the rest of the year.
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