Energy ETFs in Spotlight With Gasoline Price Predicted to Drop in 2026
XLE and other energy ETFs are in focus after the EIA forecasted a 6% gasoline price drop in 2026, reshaping oil, refining and sector returns.
XLE Vs. VDE: Why I Want A Small Slice Of Oil In My Portfolio
I see both XLE and VDE as buys, with a slight preference for XLE due to its lower expense ratio and concentration in sector behemoths. Current valuations and cautious market expectations for oil majors like create asymmetry, offering potential upside if positive catalysts emerge. Optionality from possible US expansion into Venezuela could benefit XLE's (and VDE) largest holdings, though execution risks and geopolitical uncertainties remain high.
Energy ETFs in Spotlight as Trump Vows to Control Venezuela's Oil
Energy ETFs like XLE draw focus after Trump vows US control of Venezuela's oil, drawing attention to firms tied to the nation's vast reserves.
Should You Invest in the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE)?
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.
All Weather Portfolio: BP Fits Better Than XLE
BP stock offers superior international diversification and more attractive valuation metrics than XLE, making it a stronger fit for an all-weather portfolio. BP trades at a significant discount to XLE, with a lower P/E (10.9 vs. 17.84) despite higher ROE (13% vs. 10.9%). BP's 5.56% dividend yield provides robust downside protection, outpacing XLE's 3.19% yield by 74%.
Fed Watch: Will Jerome Powell Goose the Stock Market?
The Federal Reserve will conclude its most contentious FOMC meeting of the year this afternoon, and the outcome has the potential to meaningfully sway markets. There is a real possibility this turns into a “sell the news” event, but if that happens, I also see several areas where investors may want to consider rotating.
Refinery Windfall: Energy ETFs to Gain Amid Soaring Diesel Prices
Energy ETFs like IYE gain attention as surging diesel prices lift refinery margins and strengthen the outlook for oil refinery companies.
EIA's Forecast for Alaska's Oil Boom to Power Energy ETFs
Alaska's projected 13% oil surge in 2026 fuels a powerful tailwind for energy ETFs heavily exposed to COP and XOM.
Chart Master: An inflection point in energy
Carter Worth, Worth Charting, joins 'Fast Money' to talk the technicals in teh electric trade.
Power shift: Investors are changing the way they think about energy
Paul Baiocchi of SS&C ALPS Advisors sits down with CNBC's Julia Boorstin to talk about the changing face of the energy market. Baiocchi says the energy ETF story is evolving into a “power ETF” story, and he tells his clients that infrastructure is a safer way to play the space.
Should You Invest in the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Energy - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 16, 1998.
XLE: Still Has Value, Could Be Volatile, Don't Expect Much Either Direction
XLE offers concentrated exposure to traditional energy giants, with over one-third of assets in Exxon Mobil and Chevron, making it highly sensitive to oil prices. Despite recent earnings declines for top holdings, sector valuation is attractive, with XLE trading below its 10-year average and offering a solid dividend yield. Fossil fuels remain dominant in U.S. energy, and EIA forecasts record production, but global trade uncertainty and oil price volatility present near-term risks.
