As longtime advisors and investors know, sometimes it's not enough to simply keep an eye on what ETFs are currently available on the market. In fact, it's oftentimes crucial to monitor the funds that are being filed as well.
As the Q2 earnings season kicks off, the market is widely anticipating strong results, with the technology and energy sectors expected to lead the charge. Current analyst expectations point to a robust 23.3% earnings growth for the S&P 500, which would mark the second consecutive quarter of over 20% growth, according to FactSet.
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Energy - Broad segment of the equity market, the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 16, 1998.
The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLE) has had a volatile two months.
If you put $10,000 into the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLE) on the last trading day of 2025 and forgot about it, you would be sitting on roughly $13,131 as of the June 8 close.
Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLE | XLE Price Prediction) is having the kind of year energy investors waited two cycles for.
It's certainly no secret that the monthslong conflict in the Middle East has led to significant volatility for oil prices and energy in general. After all, with the Strait of Hormuz closed for months, oil prices have shifted up and down based on the latest headlines.
Key Takeaways: S&P 500 Energy has posted a record 14-week winning streak, the longest in the sector's history. XLE has attracted $6 billion in inflows over three months as investors seek energy exposure.
Energy risks remain elevated despite ceasefire hopes, with supply constraints likely to support prices. Here are some ETFs to watch.
The popular ETF that tracks the energy sector, The Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF NYSEARCA: XLE, hit a peak in late March, corrected in early April and may struggle to advance. The conspicuously large candle formed by the ETF price action is echoed in the underlying stocks, suggesting higher prices will be hard to come by.
WTI crude oil has crossed $104 per barrel, its highest level in the past 12 months, after a conflict between the U.S.
Oil supply pressure is set to intensify in April, with Strait of Hormuz disruption fears likely to push prices higher. Here are some energy ETFs worth a look.