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WEEI:NASDAQWestwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF Analysis

Data as of 2026-05-10 - not real-time

$23.19

Latest Price

6/10Risk

Risk Level: Medium

Executive Summary

Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI) is trading at $23.19, comfortably above its 200‑day SMA of 22.11 but just below the 20‑day and 50‑day SMAs of 23.56 and 23.87, indicating a neutral price bias. The RSI of 41 and a bearish MACD histogram suggest limited upside momentum, while the ETF’s YTD return of 18.6% and an unusually high dividend yield of 11.15% are driving strong investor interest, reflected in an “Extreme Greed” sentiment index of 90.73.
The fund’s ultra‑low beta of 0.12 limits market‑wide volatility, yet a 30‑day volatility of 19.5% and a max drawdown near ‑8.5% highlight sector‑specific risk. Concentrated exposure to the energy sector raises the sector concentration risk to high, while tracking error is effectively zero, suggesting minimal tracking risk. Liquidity is moderate given a recent volume of ~24,600 against a 10‑day average of ~55,800 and total assets of $73.3 M, and currency risk remains low as the ETF is USD‑denominated.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Neutral
Model confidence: 6/10

Key Factors

  • Increasing volume trend supports price stability near support at $22.28
  • Bearish MACD and neutral RSI limit upside potential
  • Monthly dividend distributions provide immediate income

Medium Term

1–3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 7/10

Key Factors

  • Strong YTD performance (+18.6%) and high dividend yield attract income‑seeking investors
  • Low beta reduces exposure to broader market swings
  • Current market sentiment is extremely greedy, indicating demand

Long Term

> 3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 6/10

Key Factors

  • High sector concentration risk may become material as energy transition accelerates
  • Expense ratio of 0.85% could erode long‑term returns
  • Sustained dividend yield may be challenged if energy earnings decline

Key Metrics & Analysis

Fund Metrics

Expense Ratio0.85%
AUM$73.3M
Inception Date2024-04-30
Avg Daily Volume55,810
Premium/Discount0.00%
Tracking Error0.00%
Dividend Yield11.15%

Technical Analysis

TrendNeutral
RSI41.1
Support$22.28
Resistance$24.34
MA 20$23.56
MA 50$23.87
MA 200$22.11
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index90.73

Risk Assessment

Beta0.12
Volatility19.49%
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.