Top 10 ETF Picks for August 2025: Best Funds to Buy Now for Growth, Safety, and Diversification
Here are the top 10 ETF picks for August 2025, along with insights on whether they are worth considering for investment right now. This list blends global equity leaders, sector specialists in defense and metals, and broad market trackers—balancing momentum with diversification and risk management. Current market conditions and upcoming events like the U.S. Federal Reserve’s September meeting make August a timely opportunity to reallocate or accumulate: 1. SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) or Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) Broad U.S. equity exposure; strong performers with SPY up 8.9% YTD and focused on the AI rally and potential post-rate-cut growth ( 1 , 2 ). Would buy: Yes, for long-term core holding and growth. 2. iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) Similar to SPY/VOO, highly liquid, low expense ratio. Would buy: Yes, for passive U.S. equity exposure ( 2 ). 3. Mirae Asset Defence Tech ETF or MarketVector Global Defense Industry ETF Defense sector ETFs are up 45%...
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