Every year there’s debate about which ETFs actually deserve recognition versus which ones just gathered assets or marketing buzz.
I’ve been thinking about questions like:
Which ETFs truly delivered on their mandate in 2025?
Any funds that surprised you — either outperforming expectations or falling short?
Did any ETF stand out for risk management, income consistency, or innovation rather than raw returns?
I came across a public voting page where investors can weigh in on which ETFs they think actually earned it this year, and I thought it was interesting because it’s not just insiders making the call:
[https://www.etf.com/etf-awards-2026-voting](https://www.etf.com/etf-awards-2026-voting)