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3 ETFs Catapulting Beyond the S&P to Start the Year
By Nathan Reiff. Publication Date: 1/29/2026.
Quick Look
- A month into 2026, several standout ETFs are separating from the broader market—driven by niche themes beyond the usual mega-cap tech trade.
- Top performers include a pure-play drone ETF and a nickel miners fund, reflecting investor appetite for defense tech and EV-linked metals.
- A covered-call income ETF tied to Moderna is also surging, but its strategy trades upside potential for high distributions and adds complexity risk.
About a month into the new year, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are starting to build enough performance history in 2026 to differentiate themselves from the broader market. Some of the top-performing funds so far may surprise investors.
Beyond leveraged ETFs (which are not intended for long-term buy-and-hold strategies) and funds that have benefited from the big rallies in gold and silver, several standout ETFs this year focus on drone technology, nickel mining, and covered-call strategies.
Pure-Play Drone Exposure at a Pivotal Time for the Industry
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Combining technologies like AI and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems, drone companies have the potential to transform defense, infrastructure, agriculture and other industries. ETFs are increasingly available to capture that growth, and the REX Drone ETF (NASDAQ: DRNZ) is one of the newest, having launched in October 2025.
DRNZ stands out as the only pure-play drone ETF with global exposure, allowing the fund to capture the shift of UAV technology from primarily military and defense uses into a broader set of commercial and industrial applications. It has a relatively concentrated portfolio of 43 holdings, with major positions such as Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) and DroneShield Ltd. (ASX: DRO) dominating the lineup. The top three holdings together account for roughly a third of the portfolio, so investors should be mindful of any overlap with individual drone stocks they already own.
DRNZ carries an expense ratio of 0.65%, which may be reasonable given its near-30% return so far in 2026. As a very new fund, however, it has relatively low assets under management and trading volume, which could present liquidity considerations.
Off-the-Beaten-Path Metals Fund With International Focus and Excellent Returns
The recent, much-hyped rallies in gold and silver can draw attention away from opportunities in other metals. The Sprott Nickel Miners ETF (NASDAQ: NIKL) is one such alternative, positioned to benefit from companies mining nickel—an important metal for electric vehicles (EVs) and nickel-zinc (NiZn) batteries. Adding nickel to EV battery chemistry can improve driving range, a trend that could lift nickel demand over time.
Among metals ETFs, NIKL is the only pure-play nickel miner fund. It holds 27 global mining companies, focusing on nickel producers with mostly small- and mid-cap market capitalizations. Many of the firms operate in nickel-rich regions such as Indonesia, Australia and Canada, giving U.S. investors access to companies that are often overlooked in domestic markets.
Investors should expect to pay for that exposure: NIKL has an expense ratio of 0.75%. In return, the fund has delivered strong performance—nearly 31% year-to-date and roughly 94% over the past 12 months—along with a dividend yield of 1.80%.
Unique Covered Call Strategy on Moderna Has Paid Off
The YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA: MRNY) may not be the first ETF investors consider, but it pursues a distinctive strategy: selling covered call options on shares of biotech giant Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA) to generate weekly income. With an annual distribution of $19.15—equating to a yield of 92.16%—MRNY has been effective at producing income over its more than two years of history.
MRNY also captures upside from gains in MRNA because the fund maintains long exposure to the stock. MRNA's roughly 55% year-to-date surge has contributed to MRNY's approximately 47% return since the start of 2026. Investors should note, however, that the covered-call structure limits upside if MRNA continues to climb, so capital appreciation in the ETF will not perfectly mirror the underlying stock.
MRNY is a niche, sophisticated product that may appeal mainly to experienced investors. Its 1.27% expense ratio reflects the specialized strategy. Nonetheless, the fund has combined sizable distributions with capital appreciation in recent periods and could continue to do well if Moderna's stock performance holds up.
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