In the past decade, if we were to ask which funds stand at the pinnacle of returns, the answer undoubtedly points to the three core sectors of semiconductors, information technology, and precious metals. Funds in these areas have performed exceptionally well, easily surpassing mainstream index benchmarks.

To provide everyone with a clear performance reference, the annualized return of the Nasdaq 100 index during the same period recorded 20.9%, while the S&P 500 index was 15.8%. In contrast, the following high-performing ETFs stood out due to their stronger growth momentum.

Here, we detail the annualized returns, respective sectors, and fund sizes of these leading funds:

SMH (Semiconductors): Annualized return 34.4%, size $45 billion

SOXX (Semiconductors): Annualized return 31.2%, size $22 billion

COPX (Precious Metals): Annualized return 26.2%, size $7.8 billion

IYW (Information Technology): Annualized return 24.0%, size $20 billion

VGT (Information Technology): Annualized return 23.7%, size $130 billion

XLK (Information Technology): Annualized return 23.0%, size $87 billion