Investing in energy stocks is different from investing in most other sectors because investors have to contend with both demand destruction and supply shock.
Most sectors are more insulated from these swings. Energy, by contrast, is highly exposed to these forces and, in 2026, the market is experiencing a major supply-side shock.
For investors, energy exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, may provide a way to hedge against some of these pressures while gaining diversified exposure to the sector.
Here are some of the best energy ETFs to buy in 2026.
This post originally appeared at U.S. News & World Report.