Energy ETFs returned over 62% in the past year, outperforming the S&P 500 with fees ranging from 0.08% to 0.37%.
Energy ETFs like State Street's XLE, iShares' IYE, and Vanguard's VDE returned between 62% and 65% over the past year, far surpassing the S&P 500's 12%. This strong performance was driven by crude oil prices rising above $100 a barrel, boosting profits for energy companies. The ETFs differ mainly in fees and concentration: XLE has the lowest fee at 0.08% and is heavily weighted in Exxon Mobil and Chevron, while VDE offers broader exposure including smaller producers at 0.09% fees, and IYE charges 0.37% with a similar top-heavy portfolio. Investors should consider fee differences, fund concentration, and the volatility of oil prices when choosing an energy ETF.
Energy ETFs like State Street's XLE, iShares' IYE, and Vanguard's VDE returned between 62% and 65% over the past year, far surpassing the S&P 500's 12%. This strong performance was driven by crude oil prices rising above $100 a barrel, boosting profits for energy companies. The ETFs differ mainly in fees and concentration: XLE has the lowest fee at 0.08% and is heavily weighted in Exxon Mobil and Chevron, while VDE offers broader exposure including smaller producers at 0.09% fees, and IYE charges 0.37% with a similar top-heavy portfolio. Investors should consider fee differences, fund concentration, and the volatility of oil prices when choosing an energy ETF.
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