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OILT Rises as Crude Oil Set for 4th Straight Monthly Gain

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8:43 am ET 10/30/26 | 20 VIEWS
Crude oil is poised to close out its fourth consecutive month of gains, driven by heightening geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and persistent supply risks. Rising crude prices and solid corporate fundamentals are bolstering upstream producers, lifting the Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF (OILT ) to standout gains this year.OILT’s underlying index has climbed 14.2% month-to-date and 55.3% year-to-date through October 29.Key Takeaways The Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF’s (OILT ) underlying index advanced 14.20% month-to-date and 55.30% year-to-date through October 29, benefiting from crude’s fourth straight month of gains. Fresh third-quarter earnings reports delivered beats across top holdings, including Exxon Mobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), and BP (BP). Upstream operational momentum and shareholder distributions continue to distinguish targeted Texas energy exposure relative to broad equity benchmarks. Geopolitical Supply Risks Drive Oil’s Winning StreakOil futures continued to rise into the final days of the month. This was likely spurred by concerns of potential U.S. escalation in Iran after next week’s midterm elections. Furthermore, there were missile strikes by Houthi militants that targeted energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. This reignited supply disruption concerns across Middle Eastern transit hubs, lifting prices. WTI is trading at $104 per barrel intraday after ending September at $90. Within the energy sector, exploration and production (E&P) companies – often referred to as upstream operators – show the highest sensitivity to gains in spot oil prices. OILT’s portfolio tilts heavily toward pure-play extraction and upstream activity rather than downstream-only operations. This enables it to maintain strong exposure to commodity upside. The fund tracks the Alerian Texas Weighted Oil & Gas Index (ATXWO), providing targeted exposure to companies extracting oil and gas in the state.Q3 Earnings Beats & Strategic M&A Show Sector StrengthThird-quarter corporate earnings have provided an additional catalyst for the energy space, with three integrated majors reporting today. Companies reported strong operational execution, disciplined capital allocation, and strong balance sheet health. Exxon Mobil (XOM), OILT’s top holding, beat analyst expectations on both the top and bottom lines for the third quarter and increased its dividend, underscoring the company’s confidence in sustained cash generation. Additionally, Chevron (CVX), a top 10 holding in OILT, also beat revenue and earnings estimates, driven by operational strength across its upstream and refining operations. Meanwhile, BP (BP), also in the fund, posted third-quarter results that topped Wall Street estimates, supported by elevated refining margins and ongoing structural cost reductions. Beyond earnings, M&A continues to reflect the sector’s robust cash positions. OILT holding Ovintiv (OVV) agreed to acquire Canadian Montney producer Logan Energy for approximately $890 million, adding capabilities while preserving its commitment to return over 60% of free cash flow to shareholders. For more news, information, and analysis, visit the Thematic Investing Content Hub. vettafi.com is owned by VettaFi LLC (“VettaFi”). VettaFi is the index provider for OILT, for which it receives an index licensing fee. However, OILT is not issued, sponsored, endorsed, or sold by VettaFi, and VettaFi has no obligation or liability in connection with the issuance, administration, marketing, or trading of OILT.

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