

While volatile oil prices have taken much of the spotlight in the energy sector this year, increasing global energy security concerns amid geopolitical tensions, soaring data center energy demand, and substantial international investment have propelled clean energy ETF gains in 2026.

A $10,000 position in Fidelity Clean Energy ETF (NYSEARCA:FRNW) on the last trading day of 2025 was worth about $13,330 by the close on June 4, 2026, a 33% run in a little over five months.

The Fidelity Clean Energy ETF (NYSEARCA:FRNW) was built to give investors a single ticker for global companies generating at least 50% of revenue from clean energy distribution, equipment, and technology.

Oil sitting near $105 a barrel changes the arithmetic of renewable energy in a way that no policy document can.

The last time the world genuinely panicked about oil supply, it built the foundation for every solar panel and wind turbine that exists today.

Could 2026 be the year of clean energy stocks? While renewables may not be as popular in the U.S. as in recent years, clean energy investing remains a durable, rewarding theme for investors.

Shopping for Fidelity exchange-traded funds (ETFs)? A good place to start is by looking at the top nine performers of 2025, all of which returned over 27% last year.

Clean energy stocks are an interesting place to be in 2025. The new administration came in and changed the policy landscape surrounding renewables, cutting credits and financial support from the public sector.