Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF (BWET)
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BWET: Concentrated Hormuz Bet, Not A Tanker Portfolio
The Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF is an extremely concentrated bet on specific forward freight agreements, not a direct tanker shipping investment. BWET's 3,440% YTD surge is driven by niche exposure to Middle East Gulf–China routes, rolling contracts, and prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruptions. BWET faces eventual catastrophic downside risk—an 80%+ collapse is plausible if TD3C rates normalize, even if global tanker markets remain strong.
Up 3,600%, this freight fund has posted the biggest gains of all on Iran war oil shock
The Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF (BWET) is up over 3,600% year to date, according to Morningstar, by far the best performance of any non-levered U.S. fund as the price of transporting oil has soared due to geopolitical shocks. Led by the U.S.-Iran war repercussions, there have been over 140,000 disrupted freight cargo vessels across the globe contributing to higher shipping rates.
This ETF is up 3,000% in 2026
While most investors and analysts were focused on the technology sector – with a particular eye for the wider artificial intelligence (AI) space – and energy, a different industry produced one of the best-performing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on record.
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Overview
Freight Futures offer a financial instrument for trading based on predictions of future freight rates, primarily concerning the transportation of crude oil. These futures are underpinned by Reference Indexes, which are essential for investors and companies in the maritime industry to hedge against the fluctuating costs of shipping crude oil. The responsibility of publishing these Reference Indexes lies with the London-based Baltic Exchange Ltd., a pivotal institution in global shipping that provides daily updates on charter rates. These rates cover various cargo ship sizes and specific shipping routes, thereby offering a comprehensive and real-time snapshot of the maritime freight market's cost dynamics.
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- Freight Futures
Freight Futures are designed to reflect market expectations for the future costs of transporting crude oil by sea. These derivative products enable traders and shipping companies to lock in future shipping rates, offering a form of financial protection against the volatile costs associated with maritime freight. By leveraging the daily Reference Indexes published by the Baltic Exchange, Freight Futures provide a standardized method for forecasting and trading on future freight rates across different cargo sizes and routes.
- Reference Indexes
The Reference Indexes serve as the foundational metric for Freight Futures, reflecting the daily charter rates for shipping crude oil. Each index is meticulously calculated and published by the Baltic Exchange, ensuring a high level of credibility and accuracy. These indexes cater to a specific size category of cargo ship and designated routes, offering granular insights into the expected cost dynamics of shipping crude oil. Stakeholders in the shipping industry rely on these indexes for strategic planning and risk management, making them a critical aspect of global maritime commerce.
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