
The DRLL fund aims to replicate an index that is a specialized segment of a broader benchmark for the American stock market. This parent index represents the one thousand largest publicly traded U.S. corporations, with its constituents weighted according to their market capitalization, adjusted for shares available for public trading. Typically, under ordinary conditions, a substantial portion—at least 80%—of the fund's total assets (excluding any collateral received from lending out its securities) will be allocated to companies operating within the U.S. energy industry. This investment vehicle is categorized as non-diversified.
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If you're interested in broad exposure to the Energy - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Strive U.S. Energy ETF (DRLL), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on August 9, 2022.

Launched on August 9, 2022, the Strive U.S. Energy ETF (DRLL) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Energy - Broad segment of the equity market.

WTI crude has surged 10.3% in a single month, sitting at $71.13 per barrel, near the top of its 12-month range.

Most energy ETFs quietly filter out companies that don't meet certain environmental standards.

Strive Energy U.S. ETF has consistently underperformed its energy ETF peers, hindered by a notably high expense ratio. DRLL's activist, anti-ESG stance has softened under new management, but the fund still emphasizes shareholder value and operational excellence. Potential catalysts, such as renewed U.S. involvement in Venezuelan oil, could benefit DRLL's holdings, but meaningful impact is likely years away.