Can ETFs make you rich?

ETFs are tools, not magic. A diversified, low-cost ETF portfolio can be a solid way to capture market returns over long periods, which is how many people build wealth: consistent investing, diversification, and time in the market. (investor.gov)

But ETFs can also be used to take concentrated bets, which can swing wildly. Some investors do get big wins in narrow themes, but that's closer to speculation than a reliable plan.

If "getting rich" is the goal, it helps to focus on controllables: how much you invest, how long you stay invested, fees, taxes, and keeping risk aligned with your ability to hold through downturns. ETFs can support that, but they can't replace it.