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} .key-dates-container-blank-section { width: 88% !important; } } @media screen and (max-width: 1023px) { .accordion-row > h2 > p { font-size: 14px !important; } } # 2026 ETF.com Awards The ETF.com awards recognize the ETFs launched in 2025 that made meaningful contributions and differences for investors. From the trailblazers to the ETFs streamlining accessibility and ease, we narrow down the best in class and then let you, our community, cast the deciding votes on which new ETF deserves top spot within its category. .table-container { display: flex; flex-direction: column; max-width: 600px; } .table-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 6px; } .table-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; } .table-cell { color: #00263A !important; font-size: 14px !important; font-style: normal !important; font-weight: 600 !important; line-height: normal !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; height: 25px; } .table-cell { font-weight: bold; } .green-text { color: #649E92 !important; } .key-dates-heading { font-size: 20px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 24px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { .table-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 6px; } } Key Dates Nominees Announced January 6, 2026 Voting January 6, 2026 - February 15, 2026 Event Date March 8, 2026 - March 11, 2026 Location Futureproof Citywide - Miami, Florida Sponsorship Opportunities Have questions about etf.com Awards sponsorship opportunities? 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FIRST NAME LAST NAME EMAIL [Cancel](/) .awards-heading-block { margin-top: 24px; display: flex; padding: 24px; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; align-content: center; gap: 12px 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #D9D9D9; background: #F9F9F9; height: fit-content; } .awards-heading-block h2 { color: #00263A !important; font-size: 28px !important; font-style: normal !important; font-weight: 400 !important; line-height: normal !important; margin: 0px !important; } @media (max-width: 767px) { .awards-heading-block { border-radius: 8px; } } ## Award Categories Best New U.S. Equity ETF The winner is [**VUSV - Vanguard Wellington US Value Active ETF**](/VUSV) Best New U.S. Fixed Income ETF The winner is [**PRIV - SPDR SSGA IG Public & Private Credit ETF**](/PRIV) Best New Crypto/Digital Assets ETF The winner is [**BITW - Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF**](/BITW) Best New Active ETF The winner is [**ALLW - SPDR Bridgewater All Weather ETF**]() Best New Thematic ETF The winner is [**AIPO - Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure ETF**](/AIPO) Best New Alternatives ETF The winner is [**FFUT - Fidelity Managed Futures**](/FFUT) Best New ETF The winner is [**ALLW- SPDR Bridgewater All Weather ETF**](/ALLW) Best New International Equity ETF The winner is [**VEXC - Vanguard Emerging markets Ex-China ETF**](/VEXC) Best New International Fixed Income ETF The winner is [**VGMS - Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF**](/VGMS) Best New Commodities ETF The winner is [**SLVR- Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF**](/SLVR) Best New Options Income ETF The winner is [**IAUI- NEOS Gold High Income ETF**](/IAUI) Best New Multi-Asset ETF The winner is [**ALLW - SPDR Bridgewater All Weather ETF**](/ALLW) ETF Innovation of the Year The winner is [**BSOL - Bitwise Solana Staking ETF**](/BSOL) View Nominees To view more information on the nominees click [**HERE**](https://www.etf.com/sections/features/2026-etfcom-award-nominees) ## Methodology .person-thumbnail .person-thumbnail__designation { color: #649e92; font-family: "Work Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.333; text-transform: uppercase; padding-top: 1px; word-break: keep-all;} ### Overview ETF.com has been handing out awards for the most interesting, useful and impactful ETFs for over a decade. However, the actual process for picking and choosing has always been a bit opaque. In past years, we’ve conducted “open nominations” allowing anyone to just randomly submit funds they think are cool or interesting. While a good idea in principle, such a process inevitably leads to a handful of firms with engaged and on-line fans swamping the nominations process, while other firms who may in fact be gathering huge assets while solving real problems don’t get around to mounting an influence campaign. This year – a year in which well over 1,000 ETFs have been launched – we’ve decided to reset the methodology with an eye towards surfacing NEW ETFs that are genuinely providing real value for investors. ### Selection Process The awards follow a four-phase selection process: 1\. Quantitative Screening — Automated filters establish the eligible universe 2\. Qualitative Evaluation — Editorial team scores candidates on four criteria 3\. Shortlist Selection — Top five finalists identified per category 4\. Community Voting — ETF.com readers select winners from finalists The full methodology for our winners and selection process can be found [**here**.](https://www.etf.com/sites/default/files/2025-12/ETF_Awards_2026_Selection_Process.pdf) .previous-winners { margin-top: 24px; display: flex; padding: 24px; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; align-content: center; gap: 12px 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #D9D9D9; background: #F9F9F9; height: fit-content; } .previous-winners h2 { color: #00263A !important; font-size: 24px !important; font-style: normal !important; font-weight: 400 !important; line-height: normal !important; margin: 0px !important; } .previous-winners a { padding: 10px 19px !important; border-radius: 8px !important; background: #649E92 !important; display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; justify-content: center !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; color: #FFF !important; text-align: center !important; font-size: 15px !important; font-style: normal !important; font-weight: 600 !important; line-height: normal !important; text-decoration: none !important; min-width: 290px !important; } @media (max-width: 767px) { .previous-winners { border-radius: 8px; } } ## To view a complete list of previous winners and nominees [PAST WINNERS ](https://www.etf.com/awards-2025) Contact Us Have additional questions regarding the etf.com Awards? 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