Has anyone seen data on how certain ETFs perform relative to market cycles and to each other? Does that indicate one should own a mixed basket of ETFs or just one or two broad index ETFs?

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I just look at gains over time and have found that ARKK is performing the best

It’s up 482% over 5yrs. But I also believe in their investing philosophy which is to invest in disruptive technology. I also think tesla has a long ways to go considering their batteries, solar panels, and autonomous vehicles/taxi network

You mean like a jelly bean chart?
https://novelinvestor.com/asset-class-returns/

If you're going to own indices outright, mutual funds like Vanguard are better than ETFs.

Why? ETFs have lower expenses than mutual funds

I think if you do a quick google search you will be able to find a list of ETFs and their correlation to US equites. I use that to find a way to minimize volatility while meeting my target returns.

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