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4 Oil ETFs Riding the Crude Price Surge: What Investors Should KnowSubmitted by Nathan Reiff. Article Published: 4/9/2026. 
Key Points
- Top oil-focused ETFs have risen by 600% or more year to date as oil prices have skyrocketed amid the Iran war.
- Investors have a range of ETFs from which to choose in order to gain direct or indirect exposure to the space, with funds like UCO offering plays on oil futures and USOY generating income with options strategies based on a major oil commodity pool.
- Indirect exposure is also possible through funds like BWET, which focuses on oil freight futures, and DIG, which gives leveraged access to oil and gas stocks.
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With crude oil futures rising to multi-year highs amid the Iran war, investors may be looking to shift allocations to capture the spike. Commodities trading or individual oil stocks tend to suit more active traders, while other investors may prefer exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that provide exposure without the same time commitment. The funds below offer different ways to gain exposure to rising oil prices. Keep in mind, though, that the sector is highly volatile because of evolving geopolitics, and ETFs are not inherently lower-risk than other ways of accessing the oil and broader energy markets. More than 600% Gains in 2026 With an Oil Freight Futures Strategy
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Already one of the top-performing ETFs of 2026 before the war, the Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF (NYSEARCA: BWET) has now risen more than 600% year-to-date (YTD). The fund tracks an index of crude oil tanker freight rates by investing in futures contracts. BWET has been boosted by a series of events that pushed shipping costs higher — from end-of-winter demand increases to U.S. involvement in Venezuela and now the Iran war. Although BWET has outpaced much of the market in 2026, investors willing to accept the risks of a futures-focused strategy could see further gains if Middle East conflict continues to disrupt oil transport. That potential comes at a cost: BWET carries a 3.5% expense ratio and has relatively low assets and trading volume, which can create liquidity concerns. A 2X Play on Crude Oil Futures May Appeal to Risk-Tolerant BullsAnother option for risk-tolerant investors is the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil (NYSEARCA: UCO). UCO tracks an index of crude oil futures and provides 2X daily leverage. As a leveraged ETF, it is intended for active traders who monitor and reset positions frequently and is best suited for bulls betting on short-term, sizable upward moves in crude. UCO is relatively costly compared with broad-market ETFs — its expense ratio is 1.43% — though that's still well below BWET's fee. It also benefits from strong liquidity, with a one-month average trading volume near 18 million shares, which makes it easier to enter and exit positions as market conditions change. USOY's Dividend Yield Shines, but Direct Oil Exposure Is LackingInvestors seeking income linked to oil might consider the Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF (NASDAQ: USOY), an actively managed fund that uses options strategies to generate returns based on the United States Oil Fund (NYSEARCA: USO). Because USOY gains exposure indirectly through USO, it is not directly tied to the spot price of oil but instead to oil futures exposure via that fund. The options-driven approach has produced a very high dividend yield of around 60%, which may offset its 1.12% expense ratio. However, investors seeking a more direct play on rising oil prices may find USOY's complex, income-focused strategy less suitable. Another 2X Leveraged ETF, but With a Broader Focus on Oil and Gas StocksThe ProShares Ultra Energy ETF (NYSEARCA: DIG) also offers 2X leverage, but it targets an index of roughly two dozen large oil and gas companies. While DIG is not directly tied to crude prices, energy stocks often move with commodity performance. Like UCO, DIG is intended for short-term trades to magnify gains on days when the energy sector outperforms. Its exposure to dividend-paying energy companies results in a dividend yield of about 1.5%, and it has the lowest expense ratio on this list at 0.95%. |
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