Best ETFs to Invest In, According to AI Analyst, 7/16/2026

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer investors a convenient and cost-effective way to build a diversified portfolio. They help gain access to stocks across sectors, asset classes, and the broader market. However, the vast universe of ETFs can make selection challenging. TipRanks’ ETF AI Analyst helps select funds that can generate strong returns via dividends and/or capital appreciation.

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Here, we will look at three such ETFs rated Outperform: Goldman Sachs Nasdaq 100 Core Premium Income ETF (GPIQ), iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX), and Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI).

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

1. Goldman Sachs Nasdaq 100 Core Premium Income ETF (GPIQ) — The GPIQ ETF provides exposure to the large-cap stocks in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and aims to generate a consistent monthly income from options premiums and equity dividends. The ETF AI Analyst has a price target of $65 on the GPIQ ETF, implying about 15% upside potential. Also, GPIQ offers a dividend yield of about 10%. The AI Analyst’s Outperform rating on the GPIQ ETF is based on high-quality tech names such as Alphabet (GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL), and Nvidia (NVDA).
2. iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) — The SOXX ETF tracks the NYSE Semiconductor Index and comprises companies across the semiconductor value chain, including those driving innovation in AI and gaining from capital investments in digital infrastructure. The ETF AI Analyst has a price target of $652 on the SOXX ETF, indicating 24% upside potential. The AI Analyst’s bullish outlook on the SOXX ETF is based on major positions in companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) or TSMC, Micron Technology (MU), Nvidia, and Broadcom (AVGO).
3. Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) — The VTI ETF tracks the CRSP U.S. Total Market Index and comprises large-, mid-, and small-cap equities that are diversified across growth and value styles. The ETF AI Analyst has a price target of $415 on the VTI ETF, indicating 12.2% upside potential. It offers a dividend yield of 1.05%. The AI Analyst’s Outperform rating on the VTI ETF is based on prominent companies such as Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet.