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WEEIvsIYEETF Comparison

ETF 1
WEEI

Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
+0.26%
VS
ETF 2
IYE

iShares U.S. Energy ETF

This fund is part of
US Energy
+0.01%

Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI) belongs to the Options Strategies segment. iShares U.S. Energy ETF (IYE) is part of the US Energy segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: and Energy. WEEI is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.85%, versus 0.38% for IYE. WEEI is up 14.15% year-to-date (YTD) with +$30M in YTD flows. IYE performs better with 27.54% YTD performance, and +$288M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of WEEI and IYE below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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WEEI vs IYE performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/24/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
WEEI
IYE
-3.63%-6.37%
+7.47%+16.35%
+14.15%+27.54%
+31.16%+41.86%
n/a+44.13%
n/a+174.24%
Flows
WEEI
IYE
+$16M+$118M
+$27M+$258M
+$30M+$288M
+$48M+$160M
--$215M
--$2.09B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
WEEI
IYE
+13.19%+22.48%
+14.05%+19.23%
n/a+21.17%
n/a+25.73%
Max drawdown
WEEI
IYE
-7.68%-11.91%
-7.68%-11.91%
n/a-20.31%
n/a-25.57%
Max drawdown duration
WEEI
IYE
26d26d
26d26d
n/a404d
n/a142d
Trading data

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WEEI
IYE
Last sale
4/24/2026 at 1:30 PM
$23.52
$60.31
Previous close
04/24/2026
$23.60
$60.37
Consolidated volume
04/24/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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WEEI
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/24/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
WEEI
IYE
Last price
$23.52
$60.31
1D performance
-0.33%
-0.10%
AuM$67.65 M$1.73 B
E/R0.85%0.38%
Characteristics
WEEI
IYE
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderWestwoodiShares
Benchmark-Russell 1000 Energy RIC 22.5/45 Capped Gross Index
N° of holdings2237
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMay 1, 2024June 12, 2000
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

WEEI
USA
93.4%
Other
6.6%
IYE
USA
95%
Other
5%

Sectors

WEEI
Energy
97.82%
Other
2.18%
IYE
Energy
97.76%
Other
2.24%
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Diversification

WEEI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

87.25%
IYE

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

82.04%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
WEEI
EXXON
24.52%
CHEVRON TEXACO
13.90%
CONOCOPHILLIPS
6.25%
VALERO ENERGY
4.95%
WILLIAMS
4.56%
SCHLUMBERGER
4.42%
PHILLIPS 66
3.88%
EOG RESOURCES
3.75%
KINDER MORGAN
3.65%
BAKER HUGHES
3.50%
TARGA RESOURCS
3.22%
ONEOK
3.19%
MARATHON PETROLEUM
3.04%
EQT
2.21%
HALLIBURTON
2.20%
IYE
EXXON
23.27%
CHEVRON TEXACO
16.06%
CONOCOPHILLIPS
6.65%
WILLIAMS
4.07%
EOG RESOURCES
3.56%
SCHLUMBERGER
3.47%
VALERO ENERGY
3.38%
PHILLIPS 66
3.29%
MARATHON PETROLEUM
3.29%
KINDER MORGAN
2.91%
BAKER HUGHES
2.67%
CHENIERE ENERGY
2.64%
ONEOK
2.46%
TARGA RESOURCS
2.31%
OCCIDENTAL U
1.99%
Frequently asked questions about WEEI and IYE

How have the WEEI and IYE ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 24, 2026, WEEI is up 14.15% year-to-date (YTD), while IYE has returned 27.54%. That puts IYE better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: WEEI or IYE?

Year-to-date, the WEEI ETF saw +$30M in flows, compared to +$288M for IYE.

Which ETF is more volatile: WEEI or IYE?

Over the past year, WEEI had a volatility of 14.05%, while IYE experienced 19.23%.

Which ETF is bigger: WEEI or IYE?

As of April 24, 2026, WEEI holds $67.65 M in assets under management (AUM), while IYE manages $1.73 B.

What sectors do the WEEI and IYE ETFs invest in?

WEEI leans toward sectors like Energy. Meanwhile, IYE focuses on Energy.

What are the top holdings of the WEEI ETF and IYE ETF?

WEEI top holdings include EXXON, CHEVRON TEXACO and CONOCOPHILLIPS. IYE holds in its top three: EXXON, CHEVRON TEXACO and CONOCOPHILLIPS.

Which ETF is more diversified: WEEI or IYE?

WEEI holds 22 securities with 87.25% of its assets in the top 15. IYE has 39 securities and a top 15 weight of 82.04%.

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