The conflict between the U.S. and Iran doesn't appear to be ending anytime soon. And with the price of West Texas Intermediate up to around $94 per barrel, investing in energy stocks can be a good move for investors today. Not only are many of them excellent dividend stocks, but they can do well amid the current instability in the markets.
The VanEck Energy Income ETF (NYSE Arca:EINC) is a particularly enticing option, as it offers investors a yield of 3.3% right now, and that's even with it rising by more than 25% thus far in 2026. It makes distributions on a quarterly basis.
The fund gives investors exposure to many top energy stocks involved with infrastructure, including Enbridge, Kinder Morgan, TC Energy, and many others. The fund isn't overly diverse as there are 32 holdings in the portfolio, but collectively, it can give investors a great way to take advantage of rising oil prices and increased bullishness in the sector, without taking on much risk.
Its expense ratio is 0.46%, which is fair, especially given all the dividend income investors may be able to generate from this investment. It invests mainly in Canadian and U.S. stocks, with the U.S. accounting for nearly 70% of its holdings.
Over the past five years, the ETF has risen by around 130%, and when including its dividend, its total returns are up around 180%. Overall, this can be a terrific investment to put inside of a tax-free savings account and just hang on to for the long run, as it can help diversify a portfolio and also accumulate a lot of dividend income.
