3 Best ETFs to Invest In, According to AI Analyst, 02/24/2026

FomoAnxiety · 2026-02-24T19:51:29+00:00

Wall Street anticipates solid ETF returns for 2026 despite market volatility. TipRanks highlights three Outperform-rated ETFs: Alerian MLP ETF, Themes U.S. R&D Champions ETF, and iShares U.S. Technology ETF, each projected to deliver returns exceeding 11%.

FomoAnxiety

2026-02-24 19:51:29

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Wall Street still expects exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to deliver solid returns in 2026 despite recent global market volatility. Yet many investors remain sidelined by the bewildering array of ETFs, strategies, and ticker symbols.

To help simplify the choice, TipRanks’ AI analyst singles out three Outperform‑rated ETFs as a starting point: the Alerian MLP ETF AMLP -0.48% ▼ , the Themes U.S. R&D Champions ETF USRD -2.45% ▼ , and the iShares U.S. Technology ETF IYW +1.34% ▲ .

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Each of these ETFs boasts a projected return of at least 11%. The summary and snapshot below highlight what makes each fund stand out.

The Alerian MLP ETF AMLP -0.48% ▼ — This ETF focuses on American companies active in the U.S. midstream energy sector that operate through master limited partnerships — a structure that enables them to cut down their tax burdens and return more cash to investors. The ETF AI analyst currently has a $58 price target on AMLP, suggesting about 13% growth potential. The fund’s strength comes from the contributions of key portfolio holdings such as Plains All American PAA -1.39% ▼ , Energy Transfer ET -0.48% ▼ , and Sunoco SUN -0.11% ▼ .
Themes U.S. R&D Champions ETF USRD -2.45% ▼ — As the name suggests, this fund targets companies that prioritize research and development. As a result, the ETF leans heavily toward tech and healthcare but invests across companies with small-, mid-, and large-cap market capitalization. The ETF AI analyst currently has a $37 price target on USRD, suggesting a 12.74% upside. The fund’s current Outperform rating largely reflects the strong performance of key holdings such as Vertiv VRT +2.44% ▲ , Keysight Technologies KEYS +21.22% ▲ , Cisco CSCO +0.78% ▲ , and Monolithic Power MPWR +2.63% ▲ .
iShares U.S. Technology ETF IYW +1.34% ▲ — This ETF focuses on well-established American technology businesses such as chipmakers, software companies, and internet firms. The ETF AI analyst currently has a price target of $228 on IYW, indicating an 18.32% upside. The fund’s current Outperform rating is thanks to its largest holdings, such as Apple AAPL +2.32% ▲ , Microsoft MSFT +0.95% ▲ , and Alphabet GOOGL -0.16% ▼ .

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