ETF Sector Data - Frequently Asked Questions

Why Isn't ETF X, Y, or Z Listed Here

ETF Sector Data is primarily aimed at anyone who is interested in rotating in and out of overvalued sectors and into undervalued sectors. It is not designed to be a library of every available ETF.

When selecting funds to include, we have generally included the largest and most liquid ETFs in each sector, as recorded on the finviz financial information website.

Where Does The Data Come From?

We have a subscription to a commercially available source of stock data. We do not use "scrapers" or other unauthorised techniques to acquire the data displayed on the site.

Why Aren't There Any ETFs From the UK or other Countries?

At the time of writing, all of the ETFs on the site are listed on US based stock exchanges. They are also all priced in US dollars (USD). This makes it much easier to compare prices and relative performance over time.

Be aware that you can find equivalents for most of the ETFs on this site in local exchanges. In the United Kingdom both iShares and Vanguard offer a huge range of low cost ETFs that cover broad market as well as more specialised sectors.

Also be aware that not all brokers support all ETFs or ETF sectors. For example, in the United Kingdom you generally have to demonstrate that you are a sophisticated investor before you are able to trade Exchange Traded Commodity (ETC) funds.

Finally when buying US focused ETFs just be aware that there can be significant currency effects on the performance of these funds. To smooth out these fluctuations it is often possible to buy hedged versions of funds. These generally have a higher total expense ratio though.