Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE)

QQQ's failed breakout and weak breadth have investors watching utilities (XLU), consumer staples (XLP), and energy (XLE), all showing recent outperformance as capital rotates from growth stocks.

One offers broad energy exposure at rock-bottom costs; the other targets infrastructure with a 7.8% yield. Here's how to choose.

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLE) State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF 66.32 1.01 1.54 378.1K (NYSE:XLP) State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLE) State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF 65.4400 0.67 1.03 330.5K (NYSE:XLC) State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLE) State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF 64.57 0.51 0.79 729.1K (NYSE:XLK) State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLE) State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF 64.874 0.914 1.42 377.8K (NYSE:XLV) State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLE) State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF 63.7316 1.052 1.67 269.2K Losers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change

State Street's concentrated 21-stock portfolio trades slightly lower fees for less diversification than Vanguard's 112-stock approach, though both delivered nearly identical 47% returns over the past year.

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLE) State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF 64.3 0.72 1.13 320.8K Losers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLP) State

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLE) State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF 63.24 0.66 1.05 201.7K (NYSE:XLP) State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLK) State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF 190.65 0.64 0.33 58.1K (NYSE:XLE) State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLB) State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF 52.51 0.20 0.38 79.0K (NYSE:XLE) State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLE) State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF 58.06 0.56 0.97 91.3K (NYSE:XLV) State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR

Sector ETFs give the impression of diversification. Most of them don't have it.

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLE) State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF 58.08 0.77 1.34 186.2K (NYSE:XLU) State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLE) State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF 58.85 1.28 2.22 398.8K (NYSE:XLU) State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR

Oil prices plunged after the U.S. and Iran suddenly halted fighting that had resumed in recent weeks.

State Street's fossil fuel fund delivered 41% returns over one year with far lower volatility, while iShares' renewable basket posted 33% gains but carries five times higher fees.

XLE charges just 0.08% annually versus TAN's 0.7%, but TAN delivered stronger 10-year returns despite far steeper drawdowns.

Refiner stocks are having a great year due to a global shortage of refining capacity.

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLE) State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF 60.25 1.05 1.77 416.2K (NYSE:XLV) State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR

State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSE:XLE) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 7.85% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.15%. Currently, State Street Energy Select

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLE) State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF 59.2000 0.700 1.19 254.6K (NYSE:XLB) State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR

XLE's lower 0.08% expense ratio and stronger 1-year returns appeal to cost-conscious investors, while MLPX's 4% dividend yield attracts income seekers despite higher fees.