5 Energy ETFs That Have Soared in 2026

With three quarters of the current year in the books, the U. S. stock market is on track for a fourth consecutive year of double-digit gains, with massive AI infrastructure spending coupled with exceptionally strong corporate earnings growth giving the market a major boost.

The S&P 500 has returned 11. 8% year-to-date, with only Utilities (-7. 7%), Consumer Discretionary (-6. 3%), and Financial Sector (-2. 5%) still in the red.