2 ETFs to Watch for Outsized Volume on Energy & Crude Oil

Energy infrastructure and crude oil ETFs EMLP and SCO saw trading volumes well above average, putting both in focus.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 15, 2026

SCO May Offer Outsized Returns, But Extreme Caution Is Urged

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF offers -2x daily inverse exposure to WTI crude but has lost ~99.5% of value over 10 years. SCO is unsuitable for most investors due to extreme volatility, a high expense ratio (0.95%), and poor long-term performance but may present a tactical opportunity. Geopolitical turmoil, especially the Iran-US conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, keeps oil prices elevated; resolution timing remains highly uncertain.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 14, 2026

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

Large-Cap Core Dominates May ETF Flows

Investors heavily favored large-cap core equity ETF building blocks in May 2026. Simultaneously, investors bolstered portfolios with ultra-short-term fixed income allocations and targeted thematic active exposure last month  Key Takeaways Broad-market S&P 500 ETFs captured the largest share of inflows, led by Vanguard's VOO, with over $18 billion in monthly net flows.

ETF Trends • Jun 5, 2026

SCO: Excellent On Its Day, But Timing Is Everything

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF is designed for short-term, leveraged bearish exposure to oil prices, not for long-term holding. SCO's structure causes significant time decay and tracking error over periods longer than a few days, making it unsuitable for buy-and-hold strategies. SCO is best used for tactical speculation or as a short-term hedge during periods of heightened oil price volatility, such as current Middle East tensions.

Seeking Alpha • May 28, 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

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF: Still Not For Investors

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF (SCO) is rated a strong sell due to high risk and poor long-term prospects for most investors. Leveraged ETFs like SCO require precise market timing to make money. Small errors can result in substantial losses, especially during volatile events like the Iran crisis.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 13, 2026

With oil skyrocketing, Gold at $5100 per ounce, and the Dow, and NASDAQ down, Take advantage of Great Opportunities!

With the axiom of “buying low and selling high”, now is the time to buy low!

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 10, 2026

SCO: Past Year Shows How Shorting Oil With Inverse ETFs Is Very Challenging

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF is a double inverse, leveraged play on crude oil futures. SCO is designed strictly for short-term trading, not long-term holding, due to roll yield, expenses, and volatility. Current oil market conditions do not justify a bearish bet via SCO, given limited downside in crude prices.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 11, 2026