Energy ETFs returned 43% this year. Two refiners pulled even with the majors
Energy (Broad) ETFs such as XLE have returned 42.9% year to date through September 2026, with a refining boom matching Exxon and Chevron inside cap-weighted funds.
XLE in the news
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U.S. oil fund down 11% in five sessions, WTI at $89.89
Wednesday, September 23, 2026: West Texas Intermediate is at $89.89 a barrel, down 0.7%; the S&P 500 fund SPY is indicated 0.09% higher before the open.
