Energy Keeps The Lead Locked Down

Energy was one of just three S&P 500 sectors to close higher yesterday and the only one with positive net breadth on the day. Nineteen percent of energy stocks are at 52-week highs, compared with 5.9% for second-place Consumer Staples.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 21, 2026

Beyond AI: Where Investors Can Still Find Dividend Growth In 2026

Tech capex and geopolitics have dominated the headlines this year, but opportunities emerge elsewhere. Dividend growth investing could be hitting its stride amid shifting macro and micro trends. Novel, forward-looking strategies may help asset allocators find alpha beyond traditional income approaches.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 24, 2026

Is First Trust NASDAQ Oil & Gas ETF (FTXN) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Launched on 09/20/2016, the First Trust NASDAQ Oil & Gas ETF (FTXN) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Energy ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • May 15, 2026

Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ Oil & Gas ETF (FTXN)?

Looking for broad exposure to the Energy - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the First Trust NASDAQ Oil & Gas ETF (FTXN), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 20, 2016.

Zacks Investment Research • May 13, 2026

How Europe Can Reduce Reliance On Imported Gas And What It Means For Business Leaders

As Europe confronts a new energy crisis, we explore key measures to strengthen energy security beyond simply lowering energy bills, and the potential implications for business leaders. Europe now relies on a wider range of suppliers, but paradoxically, the new geopolitical situation still leaves Europe vulnerable.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 9, 2026

FTXN: Solid Long-Term Choice, But Risky To Buy For Now

First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF (FTXN) offers U.S. oil & gas exposure via a factor-weighted, cash flow-focused methodology. FTXN's top 10 holdings—led by XOM, CVX, and COP—comprise nearly 55% of assets. Due to its methodology and quality bias, the ETF has outperformed XOP over the long run, balancing quality/cash flow leadership with moderate concentration risk.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 19, 2026

FTXN: Outperforming Its Industry Benchmark

First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF has a concentrated portfolio of 41 oil and gas stocks, selected and weighted by momentum and fundamentals. Since inception, the FTXN ETF has outperformed the industry benchmark XOP and strategy-based energy ETFs, but lags the sector benchmark XLE in returns and risk. While not compelling for long-term buy-and-hold, FTXN can be useful for tactical allocation.

Seeking Alpha • May 21, 2025

FTXN: Smart In Fund Name But Same Intelligence So Far

The First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF tracks the Nasdaq US Smart Oil & Gas Index and offers exposure to the oil and gas industry. FTXN holds 42 securities with Exxon Mobil as the top holding, but it is less concentrated than other energy funds. FTXN provides diversified exposure to the energy sector, but it does not consistently outperform other broad-based energy ETFs like the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF.

Seeking Alpha • May 27, 2024

Buffett's Wisdom: 6 ETF Strategies for Investors

Follow Warren Buffett's latest tips and bet on these ETFs.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 26, 2024

4 Sectors Warren Buffett Binges On: ETFs in Focus

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is known for his value investing style. He has invested mainly in these stocks.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 18, 2023