Dry Bulk Shipping Momentum Poised To Continue

The dry bulk segment was named my top pick for 2026, and CMB.TECH, J Mintzmyer's top pick in dry bulk, has delivered a 102.63% total return YTD. Dry bulk supply is tightening due to aging fleets, slow newbuild deliveries, and shipyard backlogs, supporting higher asset values and NAV.

Seeking Alpha • 9 hours ago

Want to Look Beyond AI? Watch These Freight ETFs Skyrocketing YTD

Freight ETFs are surging as Middle East disruptions send tanker rates soaring, with BWET up over 3,700% YTD and shipping earnings at record levels.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 14, 2026

Shipping Sector Outlook: One War, Three Markets

Crude tankers offer a window trade: war premiums are real, structural tightness persists, but the order book closes the window by 2028. Dry bulk fundamentals improve beyond headlines; Capesizes lead, supporting a strong buy on Seanergy and a buy on Star Bulk.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 5, 2026

Shipping ETF (BDRY) Hits New 52-Week High

Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF  BDRY is probably on the radar for investors seeking momentum. The fund just hit a 52-week high and has moved up 92.6% from its 52-week low price of $7.43 per share.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 17, 2026

If I Could Only Own 1 ETF for the Rest of 2026, It Would Be This One

Tech and AI ETFs aren't the only ones surging this year. It has been a special year, and shipping ETFs like the Breakwave Dry Bulk Shipping ETF (NYSEARCA:BDRY) are up nearly 50% year-to-date due to a multitude of megatrends that are unlikely to change for the rest of the year.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 20, 2026

Missed the First Rally? Why It's Not Too Late to Grab Shipping ETFs

Shipping ETFs are riding on elevated freight rates as Middle East disruptions reshape logistics, with BWET SEA posting strong 2026 gains.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 5, 2026

Shipping ETFs Crushing the S&P 500 as Hormuz Blockade Rages On

Shipping ETFs like BWET surge as Hormuz blockade drives freight rates sky high, outperforming the S&P 500 amid war-fueled volatility.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 30, 2026

Amplify ETFs Offer Unique Angles on Income, Thematics

The rise of Amplify ETFs is one of the more interesting stories in the U.S. ETF industry. Although it only launched its first ETF under that brand in 2016, its founder, Christian Magoon, was a well-known figure in the ETF space long before that.

ETF Trends • Apr 17, 2026

ETF Winners & Losers of Q1 2026

Iran war reshaped Q1 markets: energy, shipping & lithium ETFs surged while tech and airlines lagged as inflation fears and oil shocks rattled sentiment.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 2, 2026

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Some Surprise Winners YTD

Market predictions are not easy to make and looking at the YTD winners, there are some head-scratchers.  Let's take a closer look and make some sense out of the recent performance winners: wet and dry shipping; South Korea; and oil services ETFs.

ETF Trends • Feb 24, 2026