There were also a few standouts in commodity ETFs this week with iPath Grains ETN (JJG) and U.S. Natural Gas (UNG) enjoying gains of more than 6%.
Conversely, other energy-related sector and country ETFs suffered the steepest declines this week. The worst performers included solar energy, uranium, coal, miners, Brazil and Russia.
The top three unleveraged ETFs this week were iPath Grains, PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon Treasury (ZROZ) and U.S. Natural Gas.
The bottom three unleveraged ETFs this week were Guggenheim Solar Energy (TAN), Global X Uranium (URA) and Market Vectors Brazil Small-Cap (BRF) with losses of more than 12%.
In next week’s economic data, look for reports on new and existing home sales, durable goods orders and consumer sentiment.