What this ETF is trying to do

The STRIVE U.S. ENERGY ETF (DRLL) focuses on the energy sector. It holds a variety of companies involved in energy production and refining. Based on its Top Holdings, the fund is heavily invested in large companies like Chevron Corp (21.9%) and ExxonMobil Holdings Corp (21.55%).

What the numbers show

As of October 5, 2026, the share price is $41.28. The fund has seen significant growth recently:

• Year-to-Date (YTD): The price return is 44.69%, and the total return is 47.15%.

• One Year: The price return is 44.34%, and the total return is 47.82%.

• Three Year: The price return is 45.61%, and the total return is 58.16%.

Price Return vs. Total Return: Price return only measures how much the share price went up or down. Total return is a different measure that includes both the price change and the distributions paid out to investors.

For example, the estimated price from roughly one year ago was $28.60. If you had invested $10,000 based on that estimated price, the price-only growth (44.34%) would have increased that amount to approximately $14,434.

Income and distribution explanation

This ETF pays out cash to investors, which is called a distribution. It usually pays these distributions quarterly.

• Distribution Yield: 2.04%

• Trailing Distributions: $0.84 per share

It is important for beginners to know that a distribution yield is not the same as a total return. While distributions provide cash income, they do not guarantee that the original investment value will stay the same.

NAV Erosion explanation

"NAV erosion" happens when the actual value of the fund's assets drops over time. StockValueFinder uses an erosion-risk score to track this.

DRLL has an erosion score of 100, and the label states "No price erosion detected." The severe erosion-risk flag is false, meaning the fund has not triggered warnings for substantial price deterioration.

Pros

• Strong Growth: The fund has shown high price and total returns over the last one and three years.

• Low Erosion Risk: The erosion-risk score is "good."

• Diversified Energy Exposure: It holds 35 total holdings, including major industry leaders.

Cons

• Sector Concentration: Because it focuses only on energy, it is tied to the performance of that one industry.

• Moderate Yield: The distribution yield is relatively low compared to some other income-focused ETFs.

Beginner takeaway

DRLL is an energy-focused fund that has seen strong price growth recently. It provides a modest amount of cash income through quarterly distributions. While it currently shows no signs of NAV erosion, investors should remember that high returns in the past do not guarantee future results.