The ETF industry has grown rapidly since the debut of the first ETF, the S&P 500 SPDR (SPY) in 1993. Some ETFs struggle due to lack of exposure or timing in the market cycle. Despite this, some long-tenured ETFs like the Invesco Dynamic Building & Construction ETF (PKB) and Invesco Bloomberg Mvp Multi-Factor ETF (BMVP) are worth watching in 2026. Another under-the-radar ETF, the Japanese Yen Trust CurrencyShares (FXY), could gain attention if the U.S. dollar weakens. These veteran ETFs may become valuable assets in a different market cycle.

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