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Energy and Commodities Dominate in First-Quarter 2026

The top 25 and bottom 25 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds for the first quarter of 2026.

by Cynthia McLaughlin | May 2026

These tables show the top 25 and bottom 25 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds for the first quarter of 2026. Energy’s dominance was linked to geopolitical uncertainty. Oil-themed commodity funds were lifted by surging oil prices. Digital assets and growth-oriented funds underperformed. Rising uncertainty from trade tensions and the Iran war along with interest rate concerns quelled investors’ appetites for risk.

Top- and Bottom-Perfoming No-Load Mutual Funds for First-Quarter 2026 (Ranked by 3-Month Return)

Top- and Bottom-Performing ETFs for First-Quarter 2026 (Ranked by 3-Month NAV Return)

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