Best ETFs to Invest In, According to AI Analyst, 3/26/2026

As investors continue to grapple with volatility amid geopolitical tensions, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could be an attractive investment opportunity as they offer exposure to a desired asset class or sector while reducing risk through diversification. TipRanks’ ETF AI Analyst helps investors select attractive ETFs with strong upside potential.

Here, we will discuss three such ETFs that are rated Outperform and have at least 10% upside potential: Vanguard Value ETF (VTV), First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund (FVD), and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM).

Using TipRanks’ Stock Comparison Tool, let’s look at a few metrics of these ETFs.

1. Vanguard Value ETF (VTV) — The VTV ETF tracks the CRSP US Large Cap Value Index and seeks to provide exposure to stocks that are undervalued relative to their fundamentals, providing investors with the opportunity to capitalize on potential market inefficiencies. The ETF AI Analyst has a price target of $230 on the VTV ETF, indicating 17.2% upside potential. VTV’s Outperform rating is backed by large, high-quality holdings such as Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Walmart (WMT), Micron Technology (MU), JPMorgan (JPM), Exxon Mobil (XOM), and Bank of America (BAC). VTV offers a dividend yield of about 2%.
2. First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund (FVD) — The FVD ETF tracks the Value Line Dividend Index and offers exposure to companies with a higher dividend yield compared to that of the S&P 500 (SPX). It comprises companies with robust dividend-paying histories and financial stability. The ETF AI Analyst has a price target of $52 on the FVD ETF, implying about 11.5% upside potential. Currently, the top three holdings of the FVD ETF are America Movil (AMX), Air Products and Chemicals (APD), and Eaton Corporation (ETN). FVD offers a dividend yield of 2.3%.
3. iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) — The IGM ETF tracks the S&P North American Expanded Technology Sector Index and offers exposure to North American stocks in the technology sector and select equities from communication services and consumer discretionary sectors. The ETF AI Analyst has a price target of $139 on the IGM ETF, implying 18.1% upside potential. The Outperform rating on the IGM ETF is based on companies such as Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), and Alphabet (GOOGL).