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ETF Sector: Energy

ETFs, or exchange traded funds, are a type of investment fund that trades on a stock exchange. ETFs typically track a particular index, sector, or commodity, and are designed to provide investors with exposure to a wide range of assets in a single fund. Energy ETFs provide exposure to the energy sector, which includes companies involved in the exploration, production, and marketing of oil, gas, and other forms of energy. Energy ETFs offer investors an efficient way to gain exposure to the sector, and can be used to hedge against inflation or as part of a diversified portfolio. Energy ETFs are available in a variety of formats, including ETFs that track specific indexes such as the S&P 500 Energy Index, ETFs that focus on a specific sub-sector such as oil companies, and ETFs that invest in a broad range of energy-related assets.