JETSETF

The U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS) offers exposure to global airline companies with a 0.6% expense ratio and $778.07 million in assets. However, the fund carries high risk with a beta of 1.22 and 31.05% standard deviation over three years.

Year-to-date performance shows a 4.52% loss, though it gained 8.81% over the past 12 months. The ETF holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) and is concentrated in major carriers like Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines.

Delta Air Lines cut its 2026 adjusted earnings forecast by nearly 25% due to surging jet fuel prices driven by the Iran war, with expected annual fuel costs up $6 billion from 2025. Despite record revenue and strong travel demand, rising fuel expenses are squeezing airline profitability across the sector. Airlines may need to restrain capacity growth in 2027 to protect margins, with other major carriers set to report Q3 earnings showing mixed results.