The markets ended last year in disarray, with the S&P 500 index closing 2018 down 6.2%. But some investments still made good showings. For example, here are the 10 exchange-traded funds that performed best last year, according to ETF.com.
The top 10 are a motley crew, ranging from an ETF investing in medical device companies and country funds for two Middle Eastern nations to funds tracking commodities such as natural gas and palladium. The list excludes ETFs that employ leverage or short selling.
Sources: ETF.com, Morningstar Inc.
