State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF

XLE

Market cap $39.1B

Energy sits in an unusual spot right now: it is paying real income while also producing the kind of capital gains that growth investors chase.

The Middle East war has turned 2026 into a breakout year for energy ETFs, with seven oil-focused funds surging as a historic supply crunch pushes crude prices higher. Key Takeaways: Seven oil ETFs are among 2026's top performers, with USO up nearly 90% year to date.

U.S. natural gas futures edged lower as the Nymex July contract moved to the front of the curve.

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.

I detail the two places where I am putting my biggest bets right now. These 7%+ yielding dividend investments are backed by major macro tailwinds. I also discuss the risks to keep in mind.

Elusive Iran peace talks and supply risks keep the bullish case for energy markets intact. Check these energy ETFs to ride the upside.

Finding the right sectors is getting harder. Inflation, rising rates, and narrow market leadership combine to reshape the investing landscape.

U.S. natural gas futures were holding around the key $3 mark ahead of the EIA's weekly inventory report due at 10:30 a.m. ET.

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Thursday she would stop multinationals, including oil and ​gas firms, from reducing their tax liability by ‌using corporate structures that involve foreign branches.

U.S. energy storage developers installed 9.7 gigawatt-hours of new capacity in the first quarter of 2026, marking a record high for ​the quarter, an industry report showed on Thursday.