Guide Articles
2026 Top ETFs Guide: The 2025 Performance of the 50 Largest ETFs
February 2026 by AAII Staff
Largest ETFs still held by Vanguard and BlackRock in 2025.
February 2026 by AAII Staff
Largest ETFs still held by Vanguard and BlackRock in 2025.
2026 Top ETFs Guide: The 50 Best-Performing ETFs of 2025
February 2026 by AAII Staff
Commodity-focused and precious metals ETFs shine in 2025.
February 2026 by AAII Staff
Commodity-focused and precious metals ETFs shine in 2025.
2026 Top ETFs Guide: The 50 Worst-Performing ETFs of 2025
February 2026 by AAII Staff
Digital assets ETFs plummet in 2025.
February 2026 by AAII Staff
Digital assets ETFs plummet in 2025.
2026 Top Mutual Funds Guide: The 2025 Performance of the 50 Most Widely Held Mutual Funds
February 2026 by AAII Staff
The first $2 trillion mutual fund.
February 2026 by AAII Staff
The first $2 trillion mutual fund.
2026 Top Mutual Funds Guide: The 50 Best-Performing Mutual Funds of 2025
February 2026 by AAII Staff
A noticeable change occurred among the top-performing mutual funds in 2025.
February 2026 by AAII Staff
A noticeable change occurred among the top-performing mutual funds in 2025.
2026 Top Mutual Funds Guide: The 50 Worst-Performing Mutual Funds of 2025
February 2026 by AAII Staff
Muni, mid-cap and small-cap funds among worst performers.
February 2026 by AAII Staff
Muni, mid-cap and small-cap funds among worst performers.
The Individual Investor’s Guide to the Top ETFs 2026
February 2026 by AAII Staff
Commodity-focused and equity precious metals ETFs topped the list in a year where the majority posted positive performance.
February 2026 by AAII Staff
Commodity-focused and equity precious metals ETFs topped the list in a year where the majority posted positive performance.
The Individual Investor’s Guide to the Top Mutual Funds 2026
February 2026 by AAII Staff
Precious metals and foreign stock funds realized the highest returns last year; plus, mutual funds moved closer to launching ETF share classes.
February 2026 by AAII Staff
Precious metals and foreign stock funds realized the highest returns last year; plus, mutual funds moved closer to launching ETF share classes.
The Individual Investor's Guide to the Top ETFs 2025
February 2025 by AAII Staff
Large growth, technology and digital assets ETFs topped the list in a year where most ETFs turned in positive performance.
February 2025 by AAII Staff
Large growth, technology and digital assets ETFs topped the list in a year where most ETFs turned in positive performance.
The Individual Investor's Guide to the Top Mutual Funds 2025
February 2025 by AAII Staff
Investors were rewarded with gains from most categories in 2024, with growth and technology funds realizing the biggest returns.
February 2025 by AAII Staff
Investors were rewarded with gains from most categories in 2024, with growth and technology funds realizing the biggest returns.
The Individual Investor's Guide to the Top ETFs 2024
February 2024 by AAII Staff
All but five of the 50 best-performing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for 2023 are from the digital assets, technology or growth categories.
February 2024 by AAII Staff
All but five of the 50 best-performing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for 2023 are from the digital assets, technology or growth categories.
The Individual Investor's Guide to the Top Mutual Funds 2024
February 2024 by AAII Staff
While technology took eight of the top 10 spots on the list of 2023’s best mutual funds, 35 of the 50 top performers were large-cap growth funds.
February 2024 by AAII Staff
While technology took eight of the top 10 spots on the list of 2023’s best mutual funds, 35 of the 50 top performers were large-cap growth funds.
The Individual Investor's Guide to the Top ETFs 2023
February 2023 by AAII Staff
Despite the rough market conditions, three big trends continue to aid ETFs.
February 2023 by AAII Staff
Despite the rough market conditions, three big trends continue to aid ETFs.
The Individual Investor's Guide to the Top Mutual Funds 2023
February 2023 by AAII Staff
Out of the more than 50 mutual fund categories covered in this year’s guide, just three realized positive returns last year.
February 2023 by AAII Staff
Out of the more than 50 mutual fund categories covered in this year’s guide, just three realized positive returns last year.
Investor's Best of the Web 2021
November 2021 by Matthew Bajkowski, Adam Scheg, Dylan Dease, Jack Gilleland
We identify the sites that should be your first stop when tackling any finance or investing task. Use our updated guide to quickly get the essential information you need.
November 2021 by Matthew Bajkowski, Adam Scheg, Dylan Dease, Jack Gilleland
We identify the sites that should be your first stop when tackling any finance or investing task. Use our updated guide to quickly get the essential information you need.
The Individual Investor’s Guide to Exchange-Traded Funds 2019
August 2019 by AAII Staff
Our revamped guide to ETFs gives more direction on how to choose the right ETF for your situation by focusing on three types of investor personas.
August 2019 by AAII Staff
Our revamped guide to ETFs gives more direction on how to choose the right ETF for your situation by focusing on three types of investor personas.
The Individual Investor’s Guide to Exchange-Traded Funds 2018
August 2018 by Jaclyn N. McClellan
Our expanded guide covers 542 exchange-traded funds, providing detailed return information and data as well as an update on the ETF industry.
August 2018 by Jaclyn N. McClellan
Our expanded guide covers 542 exchange-traded funds, providing detailed return information and data as well as an update on the ETF industry.
The Individual Investor’s Guide to Exchange-Traded Funds 2017
August 2017 by AAII Staff
Detailed return information and data on more than 2,000 exchange-traded products, including an overview of the ETF industry.
August 2017 by AAII Staff
Detailed return information and data on more than 2,000 exchange-traded products, including an overview of the ETF industry.
2009 Discount Broker Guide
February 2009 by Jean Henrich
AAII's annual survey can help you find the right broker. This year's survey covers 51 firms that refer to themselves as discount.
February 2009 by Jean Henrich
AAII's annual survey can help you find the right broker. This year's survey covers 51 firms that refer to themselves as discount.
The Individual Investor's Guide to Exchange-Traded Funds 2006
October 2006 by Maria Crawford Scott, Jean Henrich
Our annual guide this year features 293 exchange-traded funds—portfolio baskets of securities that look like mutual funds but trade like stocks.
October 2006 by Maria Crawford Scott, Jean Henrich
Our annual guide this year features 293 exchange-traded funds—portfolio baskets of securities that look like mutual funds but trade like stocks.
The Individual Investor's Guide to Exchange-Traded Funds 2005
October 2005 by Maria Crawford Scott, Jean Henrich
Our annual guide to over 180 exchange-traded funds—portfolio baskets of securities that look like mutual funds but trade like stocks. Includes a complete listing of all existing stock and fixed-income exchange-traded funds, plus articles on what you need to know about investing in them.
October 2005 by Maria Crawford Scott, Jean Henrich
Our annual guide to over 180 exchange-traded funds—portfolio baskets of securities that look like mutual funds but trade like stocks. Includes a complete listing of all existing stock and fixed-income exchange-traded funds, plus articles on what you need to know about investing in them.
AAII's Guide to the Top Investment Web Sites, 8th Edition, 2004
September 2004 by AAII Staff
Our picks for the top investment Web sites focus on those that provide investment information or services that are useful, substantial and available for free or at a reasonable price.
September 2004 by AAII Staff
Our picks for the top investment Web sites focus on those that provide investment information or services that are useful, substantial and available for free or at a reasonable price.
The 1996 Discount Broker Survey: A Guide to Commissions and Services
January 1996 by Marie Swick
Our annual survey of discounters provides a comparison of commissions charged for a range of trades, as well as services offered by the firms.
January 1996 by Marie Swick
Our annual survey of discounters provides a comparison of commissions charged for a range of trades, as well as services offered by the firms.