The Best-Performing Commodity ETFs of 2026: Oil and Broad Baskets Lead the Pack

Commodity exchange-traded funds demonstrated significant performance divergence during 2026, with energy-focused vehicles substantially outpacing precious metals and nuclear-related investments. The United States Oil Fund (USO), which tracks front-month light sweet crude futures contracts, posted the strongest returns among major commodity funds in the category, delivering approximately 103.9% year-to-date performance and about 88.4% over the trailing 12 months. The fund benefited from tighter