Top-Performing ETF Stories of January: Winning Investing Areas

From shipping and robotics to uranium and Japan, niche ETFs outperformed in Jan 2026 amid geopolitics, AI demand and weather shocks.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 4, 2026

Best-Performing ETF Areas of Last Week

Natural gas, shipping and Meta-focused ETFs led last week as Fed jitters, cold weather and sector rotation drove gains.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 3, 2026

Natural Gas Falls On Warmer Outlook: Should You Buy the Dip?

While natural gas remains notorious for its short-term volatility and sensitivity to weather, the fundamentals are shifting toward a long-term bullish outlook.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 2, 2026

The Energy Setup Is Getting Dangerous (In A Good Way)

A massive imbalance is quietly forming beneath the surface. Geopolitics and macro forces are lining up in unexpected ways. Patient investors may be setting up for a powerful payoff.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 29, 2026

The Cold Snap Lit a Fire Under Natural Gas—3 Trades to Watch

Late January brought snow, ice, and single-digit to sub-zero temperatures throughout much of the United States. In advance of that, several energy stocks rallied hard, particularly those tied to natural gas.

MarketBeat • Jan 27, 2026

Best-Performing ETFs of Last Week: Commodity Wins

UNG, PLTM and PALL led ETF gains last week as natural gas, platinum and palladium surged amid winter shocks and rising geopolitical risks.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 27, 2026

Likely ETF Winners & Losers From Winter Storm Fern

Winter Storm Fern rattles the United States, lifting heating demand and natural gas prices as UNG stands out while airlines and consumers face headwinds.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 27, 2026

United States Natural Gas Fund: Profiting Off Volatility With Option Contracts

The United States Natural Gas Fund is rated Hold, as buy-and-hold strategies have yielded persistently negative long-term returns. UNG's volatility and options liquidity enable active investors to extract attractive premiums—potentially over 50% annualized—via rotational put selling. Effective risk management requires immediate liquidation of assigned shares and consistent contract generation; passive ownership risks capital erosion.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 23, 2026

The Best Risk-Adjusted Way To Bet On Energy Right Now

One energy investment is far less risky than investors think. Others look increasingly speculative despite strong headlines. This overlooked high-yielding opportunity keeps quietly compounding cash.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 21, 2026

My Big Bet On America's Industrial Renaissance: Dirt Cheap 5%+ Yields Poised To Profit

A massive U.S. industrial shift is quietly accelerating beneath the surface. Two beaten-down dividend stocks sit directly in the path of this boom. The setup combines yield, growth, and valuation in a way I rarely see.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 10, 2026