XOP vs TAN: Will an Oil & Gas ETF Bring More Profits Than a Solar Fund in 2026?

The article compares two energy ETFs: XOP (oil & gas) and TAN (solar). While XOP has outperformed YTD with 46.7% returns and lower fees (0.35%), TAN is recommended for long-term investors due to solar's lower production costs, growing demand, and superior 10-year annualized returns (9.6% vs 4.6%). XOP benefits from current geopolitical oil price spikes, but faces long-term headwinds from renewable energy adoption and EV growth.