Today, 425 ETFs are trading on the ASX and CBOE exchanges, according to the latest monthly ETF report from BetaShares.

Australian investors love ETFs for their ease and instant diversification.

Not to mention the single brokerage fee it takes to buy one big basket of ASX (or international) shares in just one transaction.

Here, we review newly published ASX data showing which ETFs holding ASX shares produced the best returns for investors in FY25.

Best 6 ASX ETFs for total returns in FY25

According to the data, here are the top six ETFs:

SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials ex A-REIT Fund (ASX: OZF)

The OZF ETF delivered a total one-year return of 30.76%. The historical distribution yield is 3.8%.

Its success in FY25 represents the ASX 200 financial sector's status as the No. 1 market sector of the year.

This ETF has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.34%.

The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials ex A-REIT Fund closed FY25 at $30.52 per unit.

BetaShares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF (ASX: ATEC)

The ATEC ETF delivered a total annual return of 30.44%. The historical distribution yield is 2.12%.

This ETF's second-place ranking is befitting, given that technology was the No. 2 market sector of FY25.

The ATEC ETF seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX All Technology Index (ASX: XTX) before fees.

In terms of capital growth, ASX tech shares outperformed US tech stocks by 2:1 in FY25.

This exchange-traded fund has a MER of 0.48%.

The BetaShares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF closed at $31.65 per unit on 30 June.

BetaShares Financials Sector ETF (ASX: QFN)

The QFN ETF delivered a one-year return of 30.17%. The historical distribution yield is 2.75%.

This ETF has a MER of 0.34%.

The BetaShares Financials Sector ETF ended the financial year at $18.12 per unit.

VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

The MVB ETF delivered a total annual return of 24.86%. The historical distribution yield is 4.13%.

This ETF has a MER of 0.28%.

The VanEck Australian Banks ETF closed at $42.86 per unit on 30 June.

Betashares Geared Australian Equities Complex ETF (ASX: GEAR)

The GEAR ETF delivered a total one-year return of 24.72%. The historical distribution yield is 1.45%.

This ETF has a MER of 0.8%.

The BetaShares Australian Quality ETF ended the financial year at $34.10 per unit.

VanEck Australian Property ETF (ASX: MVA)

The MVA ETF delivered a total annual return of 22.92%. The historical distribution yield is 4%.

Just one bank dominated the news for share price growth last year: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares (up 45%).

This ETF has a MER of 0.35%.

VanEck Australian Property ETF closed at $24.75 per unit on 30 June.

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Except for the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (ASX: SPY), the ex-dividend date for the distributions listed below is today.

The payment date is 11 July.

Here are the details.

How much will SPDR ASX ETF investors get?

The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF (ASX: STW) will pay 66.6712 cents in cash per unit. The ETF will also pay 13.5988 cents worth of franking credits and 0.2108 cents worth of foreign tax credits.

The SPDR S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Government Bond ETF (ASX: GOVT) will pay 18.0410 cents in cash per unit.

The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ESG ETF (ASX: E200) will pay 107.1402 cents in cash per unit, plus 5.0135 cents worth of franking credits and 0.0323 cents worth of foreign tax credits.

The SPDR S&P/ASX 50 ETF (ASX: SFY) will pay 64.0319 cents in cash per unit plus 13.2627 cents worth of franking credits.

The SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF (ASX: SYI) will pay 264.7328 cents in cash per unit. The ETF will also pay 7.8319 cents worth of franking credits and 0.0002 cents worth of foreign tax credits.

The SPDR S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF (ASX: SSO) will pay 21.5897 cents in cash per unit, plus 6.9222 cents worth of franking credits and 0.1865 cents worth of foreign tax credits.

The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Resources ETF (ASX: OZR) will pay 20.6316 cents in cash per unit, plus 8.0525 cents worth of franking credits and 0.03770 cents worth of foreign tax credits.

But wait, there's more!

The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Listed Property ETF (ASX: SLF) will pay 31.5595 cents in cash per unit. The ETF will also pay 0.0144 cents worth of franking credits and 0.0475 cents worth of foreign tax credits.

The SPDR MSCI World Quality Mix ETF (ASX: QMIX) will pay 109.9871 cents in cash per unit, plus 0.5967 cents worth of franking credits and 6.4629 cents worth of foreign tax credits.

The SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF (AUS) (ASX: WDIV) will pay 125.7777 cents in cash per unit, plus 0.0365 cents worth of franking credits and 9.1763 cents worth of foreign tax credits.

The SPDR S&P World ex Australia Carbon Aware ETF (ASX: WXOZ) will pay 345.1500 cents in cash per unit. The ETF will also pay 11.4313 cents worth of foreign tax credits.

The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials Ex-A-REIT Fund ETF (ASX: OZF) will pay 70.5192 cents in cash per unit plus 11.4581 cents worth of franking credits.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (ASX: SPY) will pay US 1.761117 cents in cash per unit. The ex-dividend date was 20 June. The expected pay date for ASX investors is 14 August. State Street will announce the foreign exchange rate for the conversion into Australian currency in due course.

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Up until recently, US focused ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) were among the most popular and successful investments. 

For example, over the past 5 years, Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) has returned an impressive 19.6% per annum. This has mostly been driven by the success of the Magnificent Seven companies, including Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: NDVIA), which is up more than 1,500% over the past 5 years. 

However, more recently, investors have begun to move away from the US, prompted by the US trade war. 

As a result, some investors have been searching for alternative investment options. For ETF investors, there are several ASX ETFs outside the US that also have enviable track records. 

Let's explore two options.

VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

VanEck Australian Banks ETF has climbed 118% over the past 5 years. For a management expense of 0.28%, investors gain exposure to seven Australian banks and financial institutions. 

That includes the big 4 banks, as well as Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG), Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN) and Bank of Queensland Ltd (ASX: BOQ). It offers a dividend yield of 4.4%.

While exposure is diversified within the banking sector, these stocks are highly correlated. Therefore, this ETF is most suitable when combined with other ASX ETFs to improve diversification and reduce risk.

SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials EX A-REIT ETF (ASX: OZF)

Another option to consider is SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials EX A-REIT ETF, up 111% over the past 5 years. The ETF aims to track the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Ex A-REIT Index to effectively represent the financial sector within the S&P/ASX 200 Index. For a management expense of 0.34%, investors gain exposure to 30 companies within the financial sector. This includes banks, REITS and insurance companies. OZF ETF offers a dividend yield of 3.8%.

Although it contains a higher number of holdings relative to the MVB ETF, the correlation between these companies is likely to still be reasonably high. Therefore, it should also be combined with other ASX ETFs to increase diversification. Many experts suggest owning between 25 and 30 stocks for optimal diversification. However, the correlation between those stocks is just as important as the number of stocks held.

Foolish Takeaway

With the 'sell America' trade gaining traction, US focused ETF investors might find themselves looking for alternative options. Those looking for ASX ETFs with impressive 5 year track records are in luck. Both the MVB ETF and OZF ETF have easily cleared this benchmark, driven by the success of Australia's financial sector.

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There are now 399 ETFs trading on the ASX and CBOE exchanges, according to BetaShares.

Aussie investors clearly love the ease, convenience, and instant diversification that ETFs provide.

In this article, we review newly published figures from the ASX documenting which ETFs holding Aussie stocks performed best in the calendar year 2024.

Best 6 ASX ETFs for total returns in 2024

According to the data, here are the top six ETFs:

BetaShares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF (ASX: ATEC)

The ATEC ETF delivered a total annual return of 42.21%. The historical distribution yield is 0.37%.

This exchange-traded fund has a market cap of $317.05 million and a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.48%. Its success in 2024 represents the tech sector's status as the No. 1 market sector of the year.

The BetaShares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF is trading at $29.23 on Thursday, up 1.18%.

SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials ex A-REIT Fund (ASX: OZF)

The OZF ETF delivered a total one-year return of 35.68%. The historical distribution yield is 5.02%.

This ETF has a market cap of $56.93 million and a MER of 0.34%.

The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials ex A-REIT Fund is up 2.4% at $28.33 per unit.

BetaShares Financials Sector ETF (ASX: QFN)

The QFN ETF delivered a one-year return of 34.5%. The historical distribution yield is 2.66%.

This ASX exchange-traded fund has a market cap of $91.45 million and a MER of 0.34%.

The BetaShares Financials Sector ETF is trading at $16.40, up 2.63%.

VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

The MVB ETF delivered a total annual return of 33.1%. The historical distribution yield is 4.9%.

It has a market cap of $221.5 million and a MER of 0.28%.

The VanEck Australian Banks ETF is trading 2.1% higher at $39.21 at the time of writing.

BetaShares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT)

The AQLT ETF delivered a total one-year return of 24.3%. The historical distribution yield is 4.01%.

This ASX ETF has a market cap of $337.8 million and a MER of 0.35%.

The BetaShares Australian Quality ETF is trading at $30.9, up 1.47%.

SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Listed Property (ASX: SLF)

The SLF ETF delivered a total annual return of 19.08%. The historical distribution yield is 3.59%.

This ETF has a market cap of $526.16 million and a MER of 0.16%.

The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Listed Property is trading at $13.81, up 2.37% at the time of writing.

More about the No. 1 ETF

The BetaShares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX All Technology Index (ASX: XTX) before fees.

The ETF gives investors exposure to leading tech-related market segments, including information technology, consumer electronics, online retail, and medical technology.

The top five holdings by weight are Computershare Ltd (ASX: CPU), Car Group Limited (ASX: CAR), Wisetech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC), Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO), and Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME).

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About $198.3 billion is invested in ETFs, according to the latest update from ETF provider BetaShares.

ETFs are an increasingly popular investment method, providing instant diversification in a single trade. New figures from the ASX quantify the total returns of ETFs over the past three financial years.

In this article, we reveal the top five performers for total investor returns over the period FY22 to FY24.

Top 5 ASX ETFs for total returns

This article focuses on ETFs that invest only in Australian shares. They include index-based and sector-based ETFs, as well as those operating under a specific strategy designed by their ETF provider.

We've included each ETF's management expense ratio (MER), which is the fee you pay for each provider's management of the ETF.

Fees can vary widely between providers, so this is always worth checking out in your research.

According to the data, here are the top five ETFs:

BetaShares Geared Australian Equity (Hedge Fund) ETF (ASX: GEAR)

The BetaShares Geared Australian Equity (Hedge Fund) ETF returned an average of 12.79% per annum. The historical distribution yield is 2.25%. The MER is 0.8%.

The GEAR ETF's top three exposures are BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) shares at 9.8% weighting, Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd (ASX: CBA) at 8.7%, and CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) at 5.9%.

VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

The VanEck Australian Banks ETF returned an average of 12.79% per annum. The historical distribution yield is 5.46%. The MER is 0.28%.

The MVB ETF's top three exposures are National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) shares at 20.34% weighting, CBA shares at 20.02%, and Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) at 19.89%.

SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials EX A-REIT ETF (ASX: OZF)

The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials ex-REIT ETF returned an average of 11.86% per annum. The historical distribution yield is 4.6%. The MER is 0.34%.

The OZF ETF's top three exposures are CBA shares at 29.25% weighting, NAB at 15.42%, and Westpac at 12.98%. This financials ETF excludes real estate investment trusts (REITs).

BetaShares Australian Financials Sector ETF (ASX: QFN)

The BetaShares Australian Financials Sector ETF returned an average of 11.63% per annum. The historical distribution yield is 3.1%. The MER is 0.34%.

The QFN ETF's top three exposures are CBA shares at 29.2% weighting, NAB at 15%, and Westpac stock at 13%.

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX: VHY)

The Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF returned an average of 10.91% per annum. The historical distribution yield is 5.84%. The MER is 0.25%.

The VHY ETF's top three exposures are CBA shares at 9.89% weighting, BHP at 8.82%, and NAB at 7.75%.

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