{
  "id": 11312220,
  "title": "5 Energy ETFs That Have Soared in 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/5-energy-etfs-that-have-soared-in-2026",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "OilPrice",
    "slug": "oilprice",
    "url": "https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/5-Energy-ETFs-That-Have-Soared-in-2026.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2026, Energy ETFs have outperformed other sectors, with the Energy Sector delivering a remarkable 37.4% year-to-date return. The top performers include Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF BWET, which has surged 4,050% due to high tanker rates and backwardation in futures contracts. United States Gasoline Fund LP ETF UGA has also performed impressively, gaining 147.9% as global fuel markets remain tight and the Iran war disrupts supplies. United States Brent Oil Fund LP ETF BNO has returned 121.3% by directly investing in Brent crude futures, benefiting from the disruption in Gulf exports caused by the Iran conflict.",
  "summary": "With three quarters of the current year in the books, the U.S. stock market is on track for a fourth consecutive year of double-digit gains, with massive AI infrastructure spending coupled with exceptionally strong corporate earnings growth giving the market a major boost. The S&P 500 has returned 11.8% year-to-date, with only Utilities (-7.7%), Consumer Discretionary (-6.3%), and Financial…",
  "key_points": [
    "Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF BWET surged 4,050% in 2026",
    "United States Gasoline Fund LP ETF UGA gained 147.9%",
    "United States Brent Oil Fund LP ETF BNO returned 121.3%"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The strong performance of Energy ETFs this year marks a significant shift in investor focus towards the sector, driven by global supply disruptions and tight fuel markets.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}