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The Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF (FENY) offers broad exposure to the energy sector with a low 0.08% expense ratio and $2.12 billion in assets. The ETF has delivered strong year-to-date returns of 43.53% and holds major energy companies like ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips. With a Zacks ETF Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), it presents a competitive option compared to alternatives like Vanguard Energy Index Fund (VDE) and State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE).

RSPG is a smart beta ETF launched in 2006 that tracks the S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy Plus Index with $624.72 million in assets. The fund has delivered strong performance with 43.62% year-to-date gains and a low expense ratio of 0.40%. However, it carries higher concentration risk with only 24 holdings and a beta of 0.56, making it more volatile than traditional energy ETFs like VDE and XLE.

FTXN is a smart beta ETF providing exposure to US oil and gas companies with $970.56 million in assets. It tracks the Nasdaq US Smart Oil & Gas Index with a 0.60% expense ratio and 1.84% dividend yield.

The fund returned 41.33% overall and 38.71% year-to-date as of October 2026, with top holdings including ConocoPhillips, Chevron, and ExxonMobil. However, cheaper alternatives like VDE (0.09% expense ratio) and XLE (0.08% expense ratio) offer lower-cost market-cap weighted energy exposure.