

For much of the past year, global markets have absorbed geopolitical shocks with surprising resilience.

UGA hit a new 52-week high as gasoline prices surged on Middle East tensions. Can the momentum continue?

From shipping to semis, these ETF areas dominated 1H 2026 as AI, geopolitics and strong earnings fueled market gains.

Tech capex and geopolitics have dominated the headlines this year, but opportunities emerge elsewhere. Dividend growth investing could be hitting its stride amid shifting macro and micro trends. Novel, forward-looking strategies may help asset allocators find alpha beyond traditional income approaches.

The United States Gasoline Fund LP ETF trades above $100, reflecting seasonal gasoline price strength during the 2026 driving season. Gasoline futures and refining spreads remain elevated, but the forward curve signals significant price declines into the 2026/2027 offseason. UGA faces substantial downside risk post-driving season, with ETF grades highlighting high momentum but poor risk and expense metrics.

The top-performing non-leveraged ETFs of 2026 span a distinct blend of digital assets, next-generation semiconductor technology, and localized international equity plays. For advisors assessing portfolio allocations heading into the second half of the year, these performance figures highlight a sustained risk-on appetite among investors.

Farther Finance Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in United States Gasoline Fund LP (NYSEARCA:UGA) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 8,095 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $500,000. Farther Finance Advisors LLC owned approximately 0.65%

Since the start of Operation Epic Fury at the end of February, Brent crude oil prices have risen as high as $150 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed by Iran. Panic over supply is driving energy prices higher, and consumers are experiencing it at the pump with soaring gasoline prices.
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