The energy sector continues to be one of the bright spots in 2026, helping the Amplify Energy & Natural Resources Covered Call ETF (NDIV ) emerge as a premier vehicle for investors who are seeking to capture the upside.
NDIV tracks the VettaFi Energy and Natural Resources Dividend Income Index (NDIVIPR). It pairs exposure to high-dividend energy and natural resource equities with a strategic covered call overlay. In doing so, the strategy aims to achieve 10% or greater annualized income.
The strength of the index methodology is on full display this year. NDIV is up over 25% year-to-date, but which holdings were standout performers during the month of February?
Top 5 Performers
NDIV’s recent outperformance was due to a core group of energy production giants. These companies helped provide the sector’s resilience amid shifting global demand. When looking at the full fund holdings, here’s the top five performers from the index:
- Kodiak Gas Services Inc. (KGS): Kodiak was atop the leaderboard with a staggering 29.9% return. Along with a strong earnings report, the company’s announcement of a fully contracted order book through 2027 as well as the strategic acquisition of Distributed Power Solutions highlighted its performance.
- Noble Corporation PLC (NE): With offshore drilling at a massive inflection point, Noble surged 27.5% in February. The company reported $1.3 billion in new contract awards in the tail end of January while just recently declaring a $0.50 per share dividend.
- Antero Midstream Corporation (AM): Antero gained 19.4% in February, which was propelled by its acquisition of HG Midstream late last year and robust 2026 guidance. Furthermore, its growth "model in the Marcellus Shale continues to deliver reliable free cash flow that’s conducive to dividend distributions.
- Crescent Energy Co. (CRGY): Up 19.3% in February, Crescent is coming off key acquisitions in 2025, while also reporting significant well-cost reductions as well as strong free cash flow across the Eagle Ford and Permian basins.
- Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ): Rounding out the top five is CNQ with a 17.6% gain. The oil sands giant saw a substantial dividend hike and consistent earnings beats, which have made it a cornerstone of the NDIV portfolio.
These five companies, as well as the full spectrum of its holdings, continue to benefit from AI-driven energy demand and global electrification.
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