Best Performing ETFs of November 2021

It is time for a monthly recap of best performing ETFs for the month of November 2021. This month, carbon and semiconductor ETFs stood out in terms of performance. Find out below why and get your hands on the top ETF lists.

COP26 talks triggers European carbon futures frenzy

European Union Allowances (EUA) Carbon prices continue their record-breaking ascent after world leaders renewed their pledge to Net Zero targets in the annual climate change summit (COP26).

Carbon Futures Dec '21 (CKZ21) rose by 28% in November to reach a new all-time high of €75.37/ton of CO2 by November 30th. Consequently, ETFs with EU Carbon Futures exposure rose from the ranks to lead November's best ETFs lineup, including  SparkChange Physical Carbon EUA ETC (+25.86%), WisdomTree Carbon (+25.84%), KraneShares European Carbon Allowance ETF (23.26%) and KraneShares Global Carbon ETF (+17.30%).

Semiconductor ETFs lifted by positive industry updates

Semiconductor ETFs were among the best performing funds this month as demand for chips continue to outpace supply. Early November, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) announced that global semiconductor sales totaled $144.8 billion during the third quarter of 2021, an increase of 27.6% over last year's third quarter and 7.4% more than the second quarter of 2021. The association also reported that more semiconductor units were shipped during the third quarter of 2021 than during any other quarter in the market’s history. The market update coupled with the passing of the U.S. $1 trillion dollar infrastructure bill bolstered the industry's future demand prospects.

Top Semiconductors ETFs for November include VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (+11.52%), iShares Semiconductor ETF (+11.39%) VanEck Vectors Semiconductor UCITS ETF (+11.33%) and Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (+11.17%).

Honorable mention: Coffee

WisdomTree Coffee racked up +12.34% gains in November after coffee prices reached a multi-year high amid ongoing logistical issues and global supply concerns. Coffee C (Arabica) March 2022 futures rose by 14.37% in November to reach $2.33/lb on November 30th. The price surge is linked to Brazil's production woes as drought and freezing weather destroyed some crops during the year. Meanwhile, excessive rainfall has impacted harvests in Colombia, another leading supplier. Ongoing supply chain issues and sky-high dry bulk shipping rates led to higher costs.

Best performing ETFs for November 2021

Europe

1. SparkChange Physical Carbon EUA ETC (CO2): +25.86%
2. WisdomTree Carbon (CARP): +25.84%
3. Lyxor S&P 500 VIX Futures Enhanced Roll UCITS ETF (LVO): +13.42%
4. WisdomTree Coffee (COFF): +12.34%
5. VanEck Vectors Semiconductor UCITS ETF (VVSM): +11.33%
6. iShares MSCI Global Semiconductors UCITS ETF (SEMI): +9.47%
7. Chimera S&P UAE UCITS ETF: +8.48%
8. VanEck Vectors Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF: +6.75%
9. KraneShares ICBCCS SSE STAR Market 50 Index UCITS ETF (KSTR): +6.73%
10. WisdomTree Tin (TINM): +6.19%

Americas

1. KraneShares European Carbon Allowance ETF: +23.26%
2. ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY): +19.12%
3. KraneShares Global Carbon ETF (KRBN): +17.30%
4. Horizons BetaPro S&P 500 Vix Short-Term Futures ETF (HUV): +15.62%
5. VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH): +11.52%
6. iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX): +11.39%
7. Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXQ): +11.17%
8. Simplify Volt RoboCar Disruption and Tech ETF (VCAR): +10.50%
9. First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL): +10.49%
10. Invesco Dynamic Semiconductors ETF (PSI): +9.83%

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