- From semiconductor ETFs to defense funds, plenty of names stand out
- We outline the options, as well as the risks to look out for
“Just buy a tracker” is a common refrain in investing, and those following this mantra have often done well to keep things simple. That typically means backing established, widely followed markets such as the S&P 500, investing regularly and resisting the temptation to tinker too much with a portfolio.
The latest Investors' Chronicle Top 50 ETFs list, published this week, caters to such a mentality. Its main focus is on what we dub "core" holdings, those such as MSCI World and FTSE 100 trackers that cover the best-known stock markets. The list is predominantly focused on these more vanilla funds rather than anything especially esoteric.