Energy ETFs: How to Play the Sector’s Surge
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Zacks Investment ResearchIndependent analyst profile- Source published
- 19 Oct 2026, 20:48 UTC
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- 20 Oct 2026, 00:39 UTC
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The energy sector is currently the best-performing sector, up 53% this year, driven by soaring oil prices due to geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions. Investors can gain exposure through oil commodity ETFs or energy equity ETFs. Commodity ETFs utilizing futures are more suitable for short-term trading due to rollover costs, while equity ETFs focusing on energy companies are better for long-term investment. Energy companies are showing discipline in shareholder value over production growth, with Q3 earnings expected to post 122.2% growth. Many also offer attractive dividends. Energy ETFs can also add diversification to portfolios heavily exposed to the AI trade. Refiners are noted as top performers, benefiting from the spread between crude oil and refined product prices, despite disruptions in the Middle East and Ukraine impacting regional refineries and Russian operations. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) is the most popular and one of the cheapest energy ETFs, with a strong buy rating. The iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (IEO) focuses on exploration and production companies and has a significant exposure to oil and gas refining. The VanEck Oil Refiners ETF (CRAK) specifically targets companies involved in crude oil refining, benefiting from the crack spread. Comparative performance shows that energy sector ETFs have outperformed the S&P 500 over the analyzed period.
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