April’s Best ETFs: Commodities Cruise

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (NYSEArca: XOP)

April gain: 8%

Comment: Like PXE, XOP has been a frequent visitor to the new all-time club in recent weeks. The equal weight ETF has a median market value of $4.17 billion, indicating it is a viable alternative for investors looking for energy exposure beyond mega-cap, integrated oil names.