Best ETFs to Invest In, According to AI Analyst, 4/8/2026

The 2-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has eased tensions, though uncertainty about geopolitical conditions in the Middle East after the ceasefire ends remains. Given the volatile backdrop, investors seeking lower-risk options can consider exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Notably, ETFs lower risk by diversifying across various stocks.

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TipRanks’ ETF AI Analyst helps investors select attractive ETFs with strong upside potential. Here, we will look at three Outperform-rated ETFs with at least 10% upside potential: Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE), American Century Large Cap Growth ETF (ACGR), and Dimensional US High Profitability ETF (DUHP).

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

1. Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) — The XLE ETF tracks the S&P Energy Select Sector Index and provides exposure to the stocks of companies in the oil, gas, and consumable fuels as well as energy equipment and services industries. The ETF AI Analyst has a price target of $69 on the XLE ETF, indicating about 19.3% upside potential. The bullish stance on XLE is based on the performance of energy giants such as Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX). The XLE ETF offers a dividend yield of 2.6%.
2. American Century Large Cap Growth ETF (ACGR) — The ACGR ETF uses the Russell 1000 Growth Index as its benchmark. It seeks to generate a total return exceeding the benchmark over a market cycle by using a growth U.S. equity strategy that also considers sustainability factors in its investment process. The ETF AI Analyst has a price target of $73 on the ACGR ETF, implying about 17.6% upside potential. The Outperform rating on the ACGR ETF is based on prominent tech companies such as Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL), Apple (AAPL), and Nvidia (NVDA).
3. Dimensional US High Profitability ETF (DUHP) — The DUHP ETF offers exposure to large-cap U.S. companies with strong profitability, backed by robust profit margins and efficiency. It is suitable for investors who want to capitalize on the strength and stability of large-cap companies with high profitability. The ETF AI Analyst has a price target of $42 on the DUHP ETF, implying about 11.2% upside potential. The Outperform rating on DUHP is based on contributions from financially strong companies like Apple and Microsoft.