"WTI crude oil has surged from $55.44 in mid-December 2025 to nearly $93 in mid-March 2026, a recovery that has driven energy equities sharply higher."
"Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) is the default choice for investors who want broad energy exposure without picking individual stocks, holding 25 positions across various energy sectors."
"The distinction between XLE, OIH, and PBT is crucial; XLE and OIH are ETFs holding baskets of energy company stocks, while PBT is a statutory trust that holds royalty interests."
"The concentration at the top is real and consequential, as ExxonMobil and Chevron together represent the majority of the XLE portfolio, influencing its performance significantly."
WTI crude oil prices rose from $55.44 to nearly $93, boosting energy equities. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) is up 34%, VanEck Oil Services ETF (OIH) gained 57%, and Permian Basin Royalty Trust (PBT) increased by 113%. XLE and OIH are ETFs holding energy stocks, while PBT is a trust collecting revenue from oil and gas production. XLE offers broad energy exposure with 25 positions, benefiting from various energy sub-cycles, but is heavily influenced by major companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron.
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