Top 6 ASX ETFs holding Aussie stocks that delivered the best returns in 2024

Of the 399 exchange-traded funds listed on the ASX and CBOE, these were the best performers last year.

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ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue to rise in popularity with close to $250 billion now invested.

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).

Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended WiseTech Global and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Pro Medicus. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended WiseTech Global and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended CAR Group Ltd and Pro Medicus. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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