Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF (BWET Quick QuoteBWET - Free Report) is probably on the radar for investors seeking momentum. The fund just hit a 52-week high and has moved up 3,629.84% from its 52-week low price of $13.47 per share.

Are more gains in store for this ETF? Let’s take a quick look at the fund and the near-term outlook on it to get a better idea of where it might be headed.

BWET in Focus

The fund provides long exposure to the crude oil tanker shipping market through a portfolio of near-dated futures contracts on indices that measure the cost of shipping crude oil. The product charges 350 bps in annual fees (See: All Energy ETFs).

Why the Move?

Disruptions across key maritime lanes have supported shipping stocks this year. Elevated shipping rates position the fund as a clear beneficiary. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, along with ongoing disruptions in the Red Sea, has disrupted key shipping routes, driving a sharp surge in freight rates. This has strengthened the investment case for BWET.

Additionally, with disruptions expected to persist across these critical trade corridors, freight rates could remain elevated, potentially providing further upside for the fund.

More Gains Ahead?

BWET might continue its strong performance in the near term, with a positive weighted alpha of 2,098.53 (per Barchart.com), which gives cues of another rally.