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Best & Worst ETFs & Mutual Funds by Sector

Individual sector reports (ie. “Sector 4Q17: Best and Worst”) available to Pro members and above. All other reports free. Get access here.

Best & Worst Sector Funds
July 14, 20250Comments

Utilities Sector 3Q25: Best and Worst

The Utilities sector ranks eleventh out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 3Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Very Unattractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
July 14, 20250Comments

Telecom Services Sector 3Q25: Best and Worst

The Telecom Services sector ranks second out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 3Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
July 14, 20250Comments

Technology Sector 3Q25: Best and Worst

The Technology sector ranks sixth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 3Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
July 14, 20250Comments

Real Estate Sector 3Q25: Best and Worst

The Real Estate sector ranks tenth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 3Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Unattractive rating
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
July 14, 20250Comments

Industrials Sector 3Q25: Best and Worst

The Industrials sector ranks ninth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 3Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Unattractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
July 14, 20250Comments

Healthcare Sector 3Q25: Best and Worst

The Healthcare sector ranks fourth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 3Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
July 14, 20250Comments

Financials Sector 3Q25: Best and Worst

The Financials sector ranks third out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 3Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
July 14, 20250Comments

Energy Sector 3Q25: Best and Worst

The Energy sector ranks fifth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 3Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
July 14, 20250Comments

Consumer Cyclicals Sector 3Q25: Best and Worst

The Consumer Cyclicals sector ranks seventh out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 3Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
July 14, 20250Comments

Consumer Non-cyclicals Sector 3Q25: Best and Worst

The Consumer Non-cyclicals sector ranks first out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 3Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Very Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
July 14, 20250Comments

Basic Materials Sector 3Q25: Best and Worst

The Basic Materials sector ranks eighth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 3Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Rankings
July 11, 20250Comments

Sector Ratings for ETFs & Mutual Funds: 3Q25

At the beginning of 3Q25, the Consumer Non-cyclicals, Telecom Services, and Financials sectors each earn an Attractive-or-better rating
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Avoid Worst Funds
April 24, 20250Comments

How to Avoid the Worst Sector Mutual Funds 2Q25

Here are red flags investors can use to avoid the worst sector mutual funds for 2Q25.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Avoid Worst Funds
April 24, 20250Comments

How to Avoid the Worst Sector ETFs 2Q25

Here are three red flags investors can use to avoid the worst sector ETFs for 2Q25.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Find Best Sector Funds
April 23, 20250Comments

How to Find the Best Sector Mutual Funds 2Q25

Learn how to pick the best sector mutual funds with so many to choose from in 2Q25.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Find Best Sector Funds
April 23, 20250Comments

How to Find the Best Sector ETFs 2Q25

Learn how to pick the best sector ETFs with so many to choose from in 2Q25.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
April 23, 20250Comments

Cheap Funds Dupe Investors – 2Q25

Hunting for bargains is a best practice in any endeavor. But when it comes to investing in 2Q25, a cheap fund is not necessarily a good fund.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Sector Ratings Recap
April 15, 20250Comments

2Q25 ETF & Mutual Fund Sector Ratings Recap

In each quarter, we rank the sectors from best to worst in our Sector Ratings Report. The following is our analysis of each sector for 2Q25.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
April 15, 20250Comments

Utilities Sector 2Q25: Best and Worst

The Utilities sector ranks last out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 2Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Very Unattractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
April 15, 20250Comments

Telecom Services Sector 2Q25: Best and Worst

The Telecom Services sector ranks third out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 2Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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