Best-Performing ETFs of Last Week

Cannabis, nat gas, space & meme ETFs surged last week: WEED, MSOS, UNG, UNL, UFO, XES & MEME led gains as rate-cut hopes lifted markets.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 8, 2025

Is SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF (XES) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF (XES) made its debut on 06/19/2006, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Energy ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 24, 2025

Should You Invest in the SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF (XES)?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Energy - Equipment and services segment of the equity market, look no further than the SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF (XES), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 19, 2006.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 22, 2025

XES: An Interesting Positioning But With Significant Risks

I rate XES a hold due to sector consolidation, innovation, and positive macro trends, but remain cautious given its inconsistent track record. SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF offers fair fees and a decent yield, but its high volatility and lackluster long-term returns don't justify the risk. Sector consolidation and infrastructure growth benefit XES, yet high concentration in top holdings and commodity exposure increase company-specific risks.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 12, 2025

A Glimpse at Trump's 100 Days in Office: ETF Winners & Losers

The U.S. stock market suffers its worst performance in the first 100 days of any presidential term. Here, we present a few ETF winners and losers.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 30, 2025

XES: Oil Service Stocks Setting Up Well For 2025 Despite Technical Risks

The Energy sector has underperformed the S&P 500 YTD, with XLE up 14% versus the S&P 500's 20%+ gain. I rate XES a buy due to its compelling valuation, despite a strong US dollar and mixed technical indicators. XES offers diversified exposure to oil and gas equipment and services with significant SMID cap holdings and a low PEG ratio of 0.7.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 3, 2024

XES: A Tactical Hold With Bullish Potential In The Oil And Gas Services Sector

XES offers exposure to oil and gas services sector with modified equal-weighted index approach and low expense ratio. XES lags in dividend performance compared to peers, but offers strong liquidity and lower concentration risk for diversified exposure. Oil and gas market dynamics show caution in production expansion, but opportunities for growth with easing financial conditions and increased global investment.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 4, 2024

4 Reasons Why Oil & Energy ETFs Can Continue to Soar

Oil prices surged recently to their highest levels since October as investors closely monitored escalating geopolitical tensions in key regions. The improved demand outlook is another reason for which oil prices can go higher.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 4, 2024

XES: A Small To Midcap Oil Service ETF With Considerable Upside

SPDR® S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF, which focuses on oil and gas equipment and services, has been negatively impacted by the bearish environment for OFS companies. The fund's portfolio is heavily dependent on North America, with many companies down more than the 20% slide seen in the XES. The XES ETF is a good vehicle for tactical investors looking to capitalize on a potential rally in the energy sector, particularly in the fracking sector.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 13, 2024

4 Best-Performing ETF Areas of Last Week

Wall Street was upbeat last week.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 30, 2024