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# etf.com Awards Recap: Winners, Tough Calls & Big Surprises

 

 

The etf.com editorial team delves into the stories behind the stories this week.



 

 

 

 

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[By Exchange Traded Fridays](/contributors/exchange-traded-fridays)

 Apr 25, 2025

 Edited by: David Tony

 

 

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In this week's episode of Exchange Traded Fridays, the etf.com editorial team recaps the most exciting and surprising moments from the 2025 etf.com Awards, which included the [**Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (VOO)**](https://www.etf.com/VOO) clinching ETF of the Year and the [**iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT)**](https://www.etf.com/IBIT) taking home the crown for Crypto ETP of the Year.

The team also discusses [**Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF (JAAA)**](/jaaa), winner of the Active ETF of the Year award, as well as the [**AB Short Duration High Yield ETF (SYFI)**](/SYFI), which won the award for Best New U.S. Fixed Income ETF, and much more.

### Stories Referenced

- [The 2025 etf.com Awards Winners](https://www.etf.com/sections/features/2025-etfcom-awards-winners) by Kent Thune



 

 

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