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.
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 yearNeutral
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 yearsPositive
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 yearsNeutral
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
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